Coach Ricky Stuart acknowledges Nathan Cleary's threat as Canberra prepares to face Penrith, aiming to secure finals hopes despite previous defeats.
Coach Ricky Stuart says the looming threat of Nathan Cleary hasn't been spoken about inside Canberra's four walls despite them needing to stop the star halfback from inflicting further misery on their season.
The Raiders will be looking to keep their finals hopes intact with a win against NRL premiership favourites Penrith in Mudgee on Saturday.
Despite the talk about whether another 'Miracle of Mudgee' can happen after fullback Kaeo Weekes scored a runaway golden-point try to beat the Panthers last season, Stuart is adamant they aren't looking back.
But he will have to consider Cleary, who missed a field goal in that game but then produced a masterclass against Canberra in round 10 to help the Panthers claim a 30-18 victory.