Nathan Cleary is expected to continue playing for the Penrith Panthers in the NRL finals despite suffering a foot injury. All three outlets report that the halfback is “pretty sore,” but remains a likely option for upcoming matches.
The reports indicate Cleary is managing the injury rather than being ruled out immediately. While the exact nature and severity of the foot problem are not detailed in the provided coverage, the shared assessment is that he can still push to compete. Each outlet frames the situation as a determination to play through pain, with timing and final availability subject to ongoing medical checks.
Across the sources, the emphasis is on his expected involvement and the decision to battle on. None of the excerpts suggest a change in the overall expectation that Penrith will treat Cleary as available for finals action, with his condition monitored close to game time.
