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Nathan Cleary's defensive issues raise questions before finals, amid potential squad changes for Kangaroos.

LeagueNews.co

A missed opportunity from Nathan Cleary has raised concerns regarding the halfback's defensive performance as the finals approach, igniting discussions about James Tedesco potentially replacing Dylan Edwards in the Kangaroos squad following a series of mistakes. Cleary has consistently demonstrated his clutch ability in the NRL, highlighted by his recent two-point field goal against the Titans four weeks ago.

Furthermore, he came remarkably close to securing another close game for the Penrith Panthers against the Raiders, with his field goal attempt in golden point striking the post. Unfortunately, a significant lapse from Liam Martin during play enabled Kaeo Weekes to secure a game-winning try for the Canberra Raiders.

Observers noted a troubling defensive lapse from Cleary during the same action. With just two minutes remaining in golden point, his field goal attempt rebounded off the post into the hands of Jed Stuart.

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NRL fans are frustrated with Liam Martin for hesitating, costing the Panthers a crucial match.

LeagueNews.co

NRL fans are expressing their frustration with Liam Martin following his decision to pull out of a tackle on Jed Stuart, a moment that proved costly for the Panthers as Nathan Cleary admitted Penrith should not have found themselves in such a precarious position. The match against Canberra in Mudgee culminated in one of the most thrilling golden point finishes in NRL history, with Cleary's field goal attempt striking the post just under two minutes from the end.

The ball rebounded to Raiders winger Stuart, who leaped to secure it. As he descended, Martin was poised to tackle him. However, indecisiveness led Martin to withdraw from his challenge, allowing Stuart to offload the ball to rising star Ethan Strange. Strange then evaded Dylan Edwards and sent the ball back inside to Kaeo Weekes, who scored a decisive try, sealing victory for the Raiders and greatly enhancing their chances of clinching the minor premiership.

The Panthers were left dejected after suffering their second consecutive golden point loss, having also fallen to the Storm the previous week due to Harry Grant's genius play in extra time. Following the match, focus shifted to Martin's critical moment of hesitation on that final play.

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Canberra achieved an incredible comeback win against Penrith, solidifying their premiership status in rugby league.

The Australian

Canberra has ended any lingering doubt over their premiership credentials with one of the most astonishing wins in rugby league history. A win for the ages that may yet inspire a fourth title for the Green Machine.

Words can barely do it justice but we'll give it a go anyway after the Raiders came from 10 points down to beat Penrith 20-16 in a golden point thriller at Glen Willow Oval, the final seconds among the most remarkable in the game's 117-year history.

Andrew Voss in commentary for Fox League labelled it the Miracle in Mudgee. Hard to imagine a more apt description for a game that will become a part of rugby league folklore after the Raiders put the four-time premiers to the sword.

Canberra spent much of the night on the back...

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