North Queensland halfback Nathan Cleary is set to receive a painkilling injection before kick-off after an injury sustained around Origin I left him struggling to move for three days, according to multiple reports. The coverage agrees that Cleary’s condition affects his mobility in the days following the representative match and that he will use an injection to manage the pain as he prepares to play. While the articles do not specify the precise nature of the injury, they consistently describe the same timeline: Cleary experiences difficulty moving in the immediate aftermath of Origin I, lasting for three days. With the match approaching, the reports state that he will take pain relief treatment before kick-off to enable him to play. Across the outlets, the focus is on his availability and immediate preparation rather than broader implications for team selection or long-term recovery. No additional detail is provided regarding how the injection might influence his workload or whether any further medical assessments are planned.