Tyson Bennett experienced heartbreak turned joy as the Raiders scored after Cleary's field goal hit the goalpost in Mudgee.
The width of the Mudgee goalpost was all that separated Tyson Bennett from heartbreak and ecstasy. But luckily a miracle happened.
Not just any miracle though, the Miracle of Mudgee.
A five-hour drive from Canberra was a long way to go just to have Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary break your heart with a golden-point field goal.
Which is what the Canberra Raiders fan faced as Cleary lined up in extra time last year.