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Yahoo
14-07-2025
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Jett Cleary thwarts Taylan May as young gun takes big step out of brother's shadow
Jett Cleary didn't miss a beat on Sunday as the Warriors' NSW Cup extended their winning streak to 12. The younger brother of Panthers superstar Nathan Cleary, Jett has been handed a massive opportunity to shine at the Warriors after a season-ending injury for NRL halfback Luke Metcalf. Tanah Boyd has been tasked with stepping up from NSW Cup to NRL level, which in turn has seen Cleary promoted from Jersey Flegg (Under-21s) to NSW Cup. The 20-year-old played his third NSW Cup game of the season on Saturday, and showed he belongs in the higher level. Starting at halfback, Jett steered his side to a 22-14 victory over the Magpies - the club's 12th on the trot in reserve grade. The first-placed Warriors will play the seventh-placed Bears in Round 20 with a chance to create history for the club. The record for most-consecutive wins in NSW Cup is jointly held by Parramatta (2005) and Cronulla (2013), who both won 13 in a row. With a historic streak on the line, Cleary showed no signs of nerves on Sunday. He had a hand in three of the Warriors' four tries, including a brilliant off-load close to the ground and a stunning moment on the fourth try in which he spread the ball wide by kicking it off the ground rather than picking it up. But his finest moment came in defence late in the game. Taylan May, who is attempting to make a comeback with the Wests Tigers after being dumped by the Panthers, scored a hat-trick in a stellar performance that would have impressed first-grade coach Benji Marshall. And Cleary denied him a try assist with a desperate play in the dying stages. May made a break and then chipped over the top of the fullback, but Cleary came from the clouds to knock the ball dead when it looked like the Magpies were certain to score. May completed his hat-trick after the ensuing line drop-out, but Cleary's desperation caught the eye of keen observers. The 20-year-old is trying to make a name for himself away from the pressure and weight of expectation at Penrith. A Panthers junior, Jett split from brother Nathan and father Ivan when he signed a three-year deal with the Warriors last year. He said he's keen to forge his own path and doesn't want it to look like he's riding on the coat-tails of his family members. With Metcalf out for the season, Cleary now has an opportunity to show he belongs at the higher level of NSW Cup. Boyd has been brilliant in reserve-grade in 2025, and continued his stellar form at NRL level on Saturday. In his first opportunity in the Warriors' No.7 jersey in first-grade, the veteran starred as the Kiwi team ended a two-game losing streak with a 34-14 victory over the Wests Tigers. Boyd joined the Warriors this year after six seasons with the Titans, but had to bide his time in the reserves. RELATED: Sam Walker linked to rival NRL club amid news about dad and uncle Panthers star hit with ban over illegal act that injured Parra player He kicked well and had a key try assist on Saturday. "He's been frustrated inside, but he hasn't showed it externally, not once," coach Andrew Webster said. "I just said, 'That's a real test to your character, that the team aren't seeing you kicking stones and the team are actually seeing you working hard, and you're making the rest of the club better'. He was a big part of why the NSW Cup team have won 12 in a row, then plays a big part when he gets his opportunity tonight, so just really proud of his character more than anything else."
Yahoo
04-07-2025
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Major twist for younger Cleary after decision to split with Nathan and Ivan
Jett Cleary looks likely to take a massive new step in his journey towards the NRL after the Warriors were rocked by two key injuries in their loss to Brisbane in Round 17. Halfback Luke Metcalf suffered a devastating ACL injury that will see him miss the rest of the NRL season. And fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad went down with a medial ligament tear and will miss the next four weeks. It means coach Andrew Webster will need to do some shuffling with his all-important spine, and it will have a flow-on effect to the lower grades. One of Te Maire Martin or Tanah Boyd will step into Metcalf's No.7 role, and the other could fill a utility spot on the bench. Taine Tuaupiki or Moala Graham-Taufa will come into the back-line to replace Nicoll-Klokstad, although Webster could also choose to use Martin at fullback. And that's where Cleary comes in. Martin and Boyd have spent the majority of the season as the Warriors' halves in NSW Cup - the reserve grade competition under NRL level. But if Martin and Boyd are both required in first-grade, Cleary will be the man to step up to NSW Cup level. The younger brother of Panthers star Nathan Cleary (and son of Penrith coach Ivan), Jett has spent the majority of the season playing Jersey Flegg for the Warriors - the Under-21 competition. Jett stepped up to NSW Cup level last weekend when Martin was on the bench for the Warriors' first-grade side and Boyd was 18th man. Because the Warriors' first-grade was playing in a different state to their NSW Cup side, Boyd had to travel to Brisbane. It meant Cleary was promoted to reserve-grade for the second time this year, and he didn't miss a beat as the Warriors beat Manly 26-4 to extend their winning streak to 11-straight matches. The injuries to Metcalf and Nicoll-Klokstad will likely see Cleary get a lot more game-time at NSW Cup level - an important step as he continues his development. And ditto for fellow playmaker Luke Hanson, another Penrith junior poached by the Warriors. After a bye this weekend, the Warriors' reserve-grade team will be eyeing the NSW Cup record of 13-straight wins set by Parramatta in 2005 and Cronulla in 2013. I guess Jett Cleary steps into that 7 jersey when Tanah Boyd steps into Metcalf's 7 jersey 🤔 — Steve Woosnam (@SteveWoosnam) July 1, 2025 We'd suspect so mate. Jett had a great game on the weekend. The guy we expect to step up in that cup side now is Luke Hanson. He's been so under the radar since coming from Penrith and it's his big chance !! — The League Scene (@LeagueScenePod) July 1, 2025 The 20-year-old Jett is a Penrith junior like his brother, but made the staggering call to sign with the Warriors on a three-year deal last season. Back in March, Jett opened up about why he left his brother and father to sign with the Warriors, revealing he was keen to make a name for himself and not ride the coat-tails of his family members. "Obviously, there's Nathan and dad and they've got their own thing going in Penrith," he told TV network 1News in Auckland. "I could've easily stayed there and rode what they're doing now because they are pretty successful, but I thought this was a good opportunity to step out of the limelight a bit and do it my own way and try succeed on my own." RELATED: Liam Martin withdraws from rep games to be by fiancee's side Toby Sexton in $1 million club switch to replace premiership hero Jett was actually born in Auckland while father Ivan was an assistant coach at the Warriors. He lived in Auckland until he was 7, before the family moved back to Australia in 2012. "Most of the time I was in the creche in the little kids section (of the club). That was always fun," he said. "It's so weird because I used to joke with my mates and my mum that I'll go play for the Warriors one day. I always joke with mum that I kind of spoke it into existence I think, I love the Warriors and I've always wanted to play for them." Panthers fans are convinced he'll return to Penrith to partner brother Nathan in the halves when his three-year contract expires. For the time being he'll have a golden opportunity to show what he's capable of when he steps up a level.
RNZ News
07-06-2025
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NRL live updates: Sharks v Warriors
Jett Cleary of the Warriors kicks during the NRL Pre-Season Challenge Round 1 match between the Cronulla Sutherland Sharks and the New Zealand Warriors at Shark Park in Sydney, Friday, February 7, 2025. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts/ Photosport) Photo: AAP / The Warriors are looking to continue their good form so far in 2025, with a win here potentially very valuable in the grand scheme of things. Kick-off is at 7:30pm NZT. Follow all the action with RNZ's live blog: Sharks : 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. KL Iro 5. Mawene Hiroti 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes Interchange: 14. Daniel Atkinson 15. Jesse Colquhoun 16. Siosifa Talakai Reserves: 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Billy Burns 19. Tuku Hau Tapuha 20. Hohepa Puru 21. Jayden Berrell 22. Niwhai Puru Warriors : 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Adam Pompey 4. Kurt Capewell 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Luke Metcalf 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Leka Halasima 12. Marata Niukore 13. Erin Clark Interchange: 14. Te Maire Martin 15. Jacob Laban 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Tanner Stowers-Smith Reserves: 18. Tom Ale 20. Samuel Healey 21. Tanah Boyd 22. Ali Leiataua 23. Taine Tuaupiki
News.com.au
22-04-2025
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Jett Cleary shows glimpses of famous brother
Jett Cleary was involved in two tries in the Warriors' Jersey Flegg win over the Dragons that had shades of his brother Nathan's iconic performance in the 2023 NRL Grand Final.
