Nathan Cleary defends Phoenix Crossland over 'complete accident' that broke his leg
- Posted Tue 29 Sep 2026 at 6:40amTue 29 Sep 2026 at 6:40am, updated Tue 29 Sep 2026 at 6:50amTue 29 Sep 2026 at 6:50amPhoenix Crossland is likely to miss the grand final.
- (Getty Images: Cameron Spencer)In short:Nathan Cleary has defended Phoenix Crossland against online abuse, saying the tackle that broke his leg was a "complete accident".
- The Penrith star also said he had "nothing but respect" for Crossland, who had reached out to apologise.
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- Posted Tue 29 Sep 2026 at 6:40amTue 29 Sep 2026 at 6:40am, updated Tue 29 Sep 2026 at 6:50amTue 29 Sep 2026 at 6:50amPhoenix Crossland is likely to miss the grand final.
- (Getty Images: Cameron Spencer)In short:Nathan Cleary has defended Phoenix Crossland against online abuse, saying the tackle that broke his leg was a "complete accident".
- The Penrith star also said he had "nothing but respect" for Crossland, who had reached out to apologise.
Sources: ABC Australia