Mum, wife, mentor: How Bec leads the Cleary family | NRL 2021

This special NRL.com feature highlights how Bec Cleary - Nathan’s mother and Ivan’s wife - has helped the Panthers pair through the highs and lows of their NRL careers
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[@lostboyhusky290]

Watching this now, especially seeing Ivan Cleary go through the woes at the beginning and now having 3 championships, has to feel absolutely amazing knowing how hard it was to overcome adversity and coming away with 3 premierships. Amazing! Glory to God

[@raytaulakani4751]

You can't have a better person than your mum supporting at the helm all the way, and a great coach as a father! Nathan with the right attitude deserves all of this. ❤️

[@lanajones1801]

how good is watching this back after them winning the 2021 grand final! 🖤❤️💚💛

[@tyskeels6777]

Agree

[@malakimalaki7531]

@J G but like.. who asked?

[@sacco1744]

@J G who asked? You support United 🤣☠️☠️

[@Flobastino]

It’s even better coming back watching them win back to back 😂

[@michaelmchugh1982]

even better after the 3-peat!!!

[@sallymay24]

I sat near his parents at aami park the day he debuted ...spoke to his mum that day she was so proud

[@reneelouiseazzopardi2073]

Hey Sal! How cool 😎 😀 😍. Were they nice?

[@olivermitchell4945]

That picture of Nat and Ivan just shows how layed back and loving they are The best family in the game

[@seekdestroy189]

from then to now has won 3 titles in a row wow what a story what a legend

[@kaneapps1685]

Very humble young man, glad he’s a PANTHER !!!!!!!!

[@peterjongsma2779]

Nice Mother. Nice home. My Mom's gone to God. Love Moms.

[@gazzablanca]

Nothing better than a supportive family. I think Nathan is going to be a star for years to come. Penrith better hang on to him

[@lilboysweatnicabrandonshow8568]

Here we are! 2 rings for Nathan and maybe another one in a months time…

[@cuzzyapi9280]

Here we are 3 rings, all thanks to the king

[@addienaacrew8030]

Mom is centre of the home that keeps everything ticking over. Nathan has been raised well to have a father as his greatest mentor and a mum as a strong supportive mother.

[@daniapauli7049]

How lovely is this family 😍❤️

[@laylee21]

After last night's game what a journey for him n his family 😢

[@user-we5kd8im3z]

Thank you bec and ivan for producing such a talent for all us NSW fans

[@Jo_240]

He's in the form of his life..love watching him and Luai combo

[@reneelouiseazzopardi292]

I love 💗 the combo! They complement each well. Especially now, with Cleary possibly being back after being out injured, you can tell Jerome will be more confident to run at the line more. It’s wonderful to see, how powerful, “combos” like this are ! My second FAV team!

[@jadewinfield4396]

She's such a lovely lady! So great to see her get some spotlight and recognition

[@haydenstewart3532]

The way Ivan said I don’t think I would of without beck and being able to smile about it now was amazing to watch ❤ That shows whatever your going through just stay strong keep on being you an the brighter days will come.

[@williecharlie5611]

it really awesome for such relationship between a father and son ....... so admirable

[@dennisbradley5620]

Nathan Cleary is such a positive guy. Always has his chin up

[@jacksontaylor5180]

Mum “there will be many more opportunities for grand finals” anyone here after the 2021 grand final

[@danmeek1607]

Here after the three peat lol

[@magnumpi8097]

Chip of the ol block. Ivan coaching his son nd seeing him play well couldn't be even more prouder.

[@mosesematanisiga6538]

Happy and a very supportive family ! A big fan of Nathan..Love..from Fiji.

[@samuelc3291]

Nat for Dally M Winner 2021!!

[@yeano372]

he should've gotten it last year instead of wighton tbh

[@samuelc3291]

@Daniel Johnson Tell that to the Dally M Leaderboard as of Round 11 😂

[@yeano372]

@Daniel Johnson yes way nathan played really well last year way better than wighton

[@efish1477]

Yeee!

[@littlesnokz_838]

This didn’t age well😭 he set to miss the rest of the season!! Which Turbo right behind him!!

[@martytoto1004]

Yep just by listening to your mum talk Nathan she is the Rock in the family Enjoyed the interview should have more of the them to see behind the scenes of the footy players and family

[@JontyRhodes-yv9uk]

Less we not forget the great player that ivan was.. i actually loved ivan for manly & copied his step which alot of kids did in my era here in NZ. Imo after only a few seasons nathan is TBE half back. He has every attribute & does em all very well.

[@adriudelai8741]

Best mum support ever...may god bless your family 🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@heniwinitana2849]

Awesome player but for he's a great ambassador of the game and I guess when u see this programethey are an awesome family , nice one mum and dad he's not only a great player he's a ambassador for his club, family and the game .AWESOME!!!!!

[@micdrop3201]

Love this family! Bec is beautiful! ❤

[@macknit3125]

Real strong humble family 💪👍

[@ropateturagaiviu5212]

Now they Have done it...NRL champions 2021!!! King Cleary!!!!

[@kerapennii3331]

He is best and would still be the best. I love watching him on the field.

[@garymoroney7565]

the secret is the divine strength behind all. When footballers bowed down and played for the Lord like Too and Luai and others I knew its a powerful message all around

[@brownieboy8637]

Behind every great man is a great women.

[@poomcpoo9024]

@Everybody's best is different no they are underneath a man.

[@cocovalentine770]

I look up to Nathan clearly so keep going Nathan you doing well😁

[@ropetipaovale]

Best coach the warriors ever had.

[@lomiaseliga3405]

Love the Cleary family and the Panthers yeah 💙

[@timgreening9710]

Hedr

[@xander4670]

I don’t like Ivan he betrayed teh tigers

[@julithaharry4114]

I just love Cleary family 🥰🤩

[@lizalfos8627]

So happy he got the win this year

[@maxtafasa2702]

What a beautiful family . God bless your more.

[@lequacious8377]

Never thought of it that way Tigers v Panthers, son v father that’s actually awesome

[@ulutamoa239]

Real athlete💚

[@bretthona5867]

Didn’t like Nathan Cleary as player. There was something about him I didn’t like. Watching this makes you realise he’s human and the pressure they are put under being a professional footy player. I take my hat off to him and his dad for what they went through to where they’re now just awesome. He is a legend in the making, he will win Dally M this year ( if not it’s rigged ) he will be an immortal in the future. Just keep being you brother. The MAN!! 👍🏽👍🏽

[@ctenmusiq1333]

I guess that 's why they make things like this

[@thecricketer7928]

Turbo won, wasn't rigged

[@pariscuties1786]

These guys are rugby league royalty in nz, warriors were improving heaps under cleary and we'd love to have him back 😂😩

[@heniwinitana2849]

Totally agree awesome whanau.

[@vkirisome4701]

Blessings to this great family.

[@mufc383]

Soccer is the biggest and most powerful sport on Planet Earth. Soccer has over 4 Billion fans and is massive in over 240 countries. Every nation on Earth loves Soccer. Rugby League is only big in 4 countries. Its a minority sport in England, France, Lebanon etc. Soccer will be the most popular sport in Australia by 2050 fshvn

[@vkirisome4701]

@@mufc383 tell someone who cares

[@R1_Lazz.]

Incredible Family Moment, They Won.!

[@jaymann5957]

Not a panthers supporter but good luck on winning a premiership this year and hope you bring some glory too NSW blues this year

[@powderskier5547]

He is still so young and so hard to believe he will get even better, must be his Croatian genes, worlds best athletes

[@user-ht9mh4cm3f]

had me through the first half, lost me at the end amigo

[@garywhite7886]

@@user-ht9mh4cm3f Why ? Are you jealous bro.

[@Jp-do9ny]

@@garywhite7886 of what?

[@powderskier5547]

@@user-ht9mh4cm3f Amigo, Croatia is ranked 6th in the world for the most athletically talented sports people, population just 4.1 million people and the 5 countries above them have populations 10 times greater and even more

[@samsonruthana7476]

Power of family combination in sports have seen Grand Final Victories.

[@breakingtoast2255]

Hes a good kid and very mature

[@saintly8286]

Yea you must know him personally then to say that 😂

[@paulymarciano2901]

Good to see players with a such a strong relationship with they mums just like teddy

[@carlmar6027]

Make this your year Nathan

[@belindavote7490]

What a beautiful family xx

[@noahmusic4777]

Who's here again after he won the 2021 GF and the CCM?🙌🙌🙌

[@cooperosullivan8944]

I love Nathan clearly

[@noone.hhfkhge1793]

And now they've just won a premiership!!

[@MrDewanchand]

I remember Ivan as a young league player.

[@jah-rayebrady3242]

Nathan cleary 🏆

[@tjt6999]

He's a Beast. Leesss goooo Nat

[@lisamorgan8574]

Beautiful family! 🙏♥️🙏

[@fanaraveora4562]

I always believe that Ivan is a good coach from the Warriors and till now with Panthers.. and that’s one of the reason I follow Panthers 🐆 all the way till now and forever Panthers 🐆

[@hawyeah2786]

Great family ivan you set the tone mate!

[@rhondakharmareidy4254]

What a great family❤❤

[@brianholt8575]

Great player

[@kerewarren8195]

Great interview. Nice family.

[@belindavote7490]

Beautiful family xx

[@jtekchannel1262]

CONGRATS JUST LIKE LANGS IN 2003 MATCH IN RECORDS 2021

[@davidbutton8497]

Damm NRL kicking 🦵 but loved watching Sydney kicking but Damm my daddy always watched it with wol Lewis and the one and only Ian Roberts 🏈 Damm the lads make a statement ♥️

[@lazer8961]

Here before the soccer person comes

[@SFTbeats]

Beautiful.

[@johncavar2914]

Who has the Croatian side of Nathan ? Wikipedia say Nathan has Croatian heritage ? Regardless he is a lovely young man good player I love the 2 to 4 Polynesian boys in Penrith .. great persona .. great players .. good boys .. whole team worked hard to win 🏅 2021 grand final .. congratulations 🎉

[@powderskier5547]

His mother, but also his father Ivan has a Croatian grandmother

[@kalea72ify]

Great story

[@Toonakes27]

I wiseman once said, the fall come’s before the success ✊🏾

[@lelaadams5699]

Congrats

[@therealronaldmcdonald6340]

Update: They won the grand final

[@uh3331]

this vid hits diff after panthers won the grand final, UP THE RIFF

[@akeneseliai]

After Greens death, hopefully NRL looks into care for coaches and players.

[@johnlandrigan9187]

Go Nathan Cleary

[@tuihaunui1282]

good on u brother🤙🤙

[@upthemarlins2676]

2021 grand final win

[@jimmurihiku8009]

Waiting for the third generation 🥰

[@teenatotoya67]

7ii

[@joshf-w9602]

Nathan is actually a 3rd generation 1st grader, his grandfather from his mum's side played for Newtown in the 60s

[@thenamesniaa8384]

Don’t worry it’s coming 👀😆

[@belindavote7490]

You should be so proud

[@champclan6370]

Nat = his family nickname. Clez = nrl nickname

[@fuafaatiga6593]

LOVE you malo le kau. GB,

[@truckingwithliz5410]

Love cleary

[@belindavote7490]

Brilliant

[@laxmanthapa640]

No offence to Gus but since he left panthers they look totally different team n happy as a playing group

[@michaeldouglass5637]

Gus was the one who made this Penrith team the way they are putting time and effort into the junior system the Penrith academy and much much more

[@Youreabxtch]

best to ever do it

[@imalwaysright]

He’s only 23

[@christopherdale7017]

As a Queenslander supporter I like this Interview. I think Nathan is the best player in the NRL ATM and looking at a DM and Premiership but I Don't think he will lead NSW to Origin Glory this year.

[@shontelletahitahi3837]

Just did

[@surveysurreal6104]

Oof

[@michaelafamasaga3919]

🖤🖤🖤

[@michaelhackenberg1434]

Thanks to Ivan for the greatest panther side of all time

[@saintly8286]

And still lost the gf 😂

[@daleviker5884]

@@saintly8286 That didn't age well.

[@lesedmonds7241]

Would love it if Ivan was coaching the Auckland warriors tumeke

[@66Jigsaw]

FAMILY

[@teeroonewatchesanime3070]

a couple years ago i would've called cleary underrates but now

[@rachelturvey4953]

How do you get stains out of white shirts

[@queen_ting1910]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@robertsmith4664]

Ivan the Great

[@ripme6616]

Keep breaking down those walls Nate..

[@Blockhead-vr7pt]

Beautiful 😍

[@paulineluttrell3440]

You are my favourite player my biggest wish is to meet you

[@georgemichalopoulos2684]

Nathan Cleary you and Mary flower you keep her