Penrith and Australia star Nathan Cleary suffers a severe ankle injury in Sunday’s preliminary final, with multiple outlets describing it as a shattered ankle. The injury is reported as serious enough to sideline him for a prolonged period.

Across the three reports, a potential recovery timeline is highlighted, with Cleary facing around six months out of play depending on the extent of the damage and his rehabilitation. The outlets focus on the seriousness of the injury and the impact it could have on his availability after the preliminary final. While they differ little in emphasis, they consistently frame the injury as a major setback and point to a long recovery window rather than an immediate return.

No additional specifics about the medical findings, treatment approach, or club decision-making are included in the provided excerpts beyond the description of the injury and the possible six-month recovery period.