Nathan Cleary scores early try as NSW takes on in State of Origin decider

NSW’s Nathan Cleary makes an immediate impact in the State of Origin series decider by scoring the opening try. All three outlets describe Cleary breaking through the defensive line and running past three defenders to finish the first try, giving NSW an early lead in the match. The reports align on the key moment: Cleary’s individual play is the highlight of the start of the game, setting the tone for NSW’s attack. While the sources focus mainly on that early scoring action, they collectively identify the same player, team, match context, and the nature of the try—an attack that overwhelms multiple defenders before Cleary completes the score. The accounts do not provide additional details beyond the opening try in the material supplied.