The greatest comeback in GF history? Iconic Cleary showing raises GOAT questions... | The Back Page

[@YouChwb]

Greatest team comeback ever. This game will live long in Australian sporting folklore.

[@als897]

2:40 this moment, a Father and Son emotional embrace brought tears to my eyes. My son plays Rugby League (after the Rugby Union system in QLD screwed he and his friends over) and the PANTHERS are his team for the past 6 seasons. He messenger me this clip and I was emotional ... I love Rugby Union/Gridiron, he loves Rugby League, and my son and I have the exact same relationship as this Father and Son have, they are the two greatest role models of a Father and Son of any sport that I have watched or followed. And I am a STORM fan.

[@johnfoster7626]

We'll still be talking about this GF in 20 years time.

[@mixxxer]

Jack Cogger is not getting enough credit tbh... He injected a LOT of energy when he came on. Glad to see Criton get credit. And Nathan.... Best player in history

[@defyingodds]

one of those players less skilled but u see his heart work so hard, fearless that its inspiring the team. If this little fucker my brother can do it, I got his back

[@robertperry5832]

​@JG-bw6luwhat sport is soccer never heard of it

[@YouChwb]

@@robertperry5832 A bunch of drunks kicking a bag of wind around. Oh the excitement.

[@fatdomgamiello6406]

7:43 how big is that dude next too Hass

[@mcnamarapogla]

He was hugging payne like payne was his son. Tf?

[@canecorsofamily4907]

He is super gifted with vision before plays even begin 😊

[@nobrainer5117]

Critta had a massive hand in the comeback too

[@mikeherbert470]

Your the man Cleary and your team Panthers 2023

[@helenivanic1628]

I guess the Broncos didn't get the memo where the Panthers have come back from 14 down against the Storm without Cleary (hamstring injury). They did 3/4 tries in 17 minutes. The reason why the Broncos lost is that the Panthers were not just playing the game, they were playing the players. They played strategically. Know your opponent weakness. Get the Broncos all fatigued and then activated GOD MODE. And that Ladies and Gentlemen is why the Penrith Panthers are 3 time champions. 🏆🏆🏆 and counting. They are fighters. Love them as a fan. 😍👋👌 Now I'm ready for the 2024 season to come. Bring it on.

[@tommyb0y2212]

Great video guys!

[@taiyonatiare7918]

Just goes to show that GF are a whole other level. Bc had this been any other game during the season for the broncos they would have taken it out and by a huge margin at that. No way would they have performed that poorly. Even Penrith weren’t playing to what we expect but they managed to bring it back in the last 20

[@johnfoster7626]

Nathan must have been thinking very cleary that night! Ha! Ha!

[@Peter-h7g]

Come back Kings go Panthers 😅

[@tobyfitzpatrick3914]

It was just superior fitness against tired defence on a hot day. The last try clear(l)y shows that.

[@johnfoster7626]

Your probably right toby. Fatigue always plays its part. In saying that no 1 single factor would have caused the Broncos defeat. I believe they so to speak, closed up shop early instead of playing the full 80 minutes( Bob Fullton the great Manly coach said that once). The game goes for 80 minutes, not 70, not 75.

[@garethb1961]

I agree. It was like Kinshasa 1974 all over again!

[@mcnamarapogla]

Answer to Bradys Question at 6:04 Andrew johns told the NRL world exactly what was gonna happen

[@hallbags7444]

All Cleary needs to do is dominate Origin and he is definitely in the Immortal conversation. It was one of the great comebacks in history.

[@mikeherbert470]

​@JG-bw6lusoccer cry babies 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@briankennedy1192]

Give the immortal talk 20 years.

[@jeremiahkihanges5818]

I had no doubt. I over trust my Panthers team. Panthers forever 🫡

[@bales1569]

"If I was a Panthers fan I would've walked out of the stadium"... huh? Then you're not a true Panthers fan. Stick with your team the full 80 mins

[@paulbate5037]

That was a grand final for the ages

[@galesly8787]

Qld got the trifecta on the weekend 3 losses 😂❤maybe the coaching staff should tell them it is an 80 min game not 60 min

[@elleni4499]

Nathan ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Alakazam551]

What a freakin epic game though honestly , literally the best GF i can think of for excitement in my life lol. (Dragons winning in 2010 is close but just cause GO DRAGONS haha) On a different note - I think in time the NRL can expand to more teams naturally but now isn't that time to push it just because the game is bigger than it's ever been. A lot of talk about no high quality experienced halfbacks available on the market anytime soon (as well as other positions) and clubs are trying to lock in their star players with extensions / longer contracts - Whats the bet Ben Hunt get's offers from a ton of teams after his contract is up lol, where do the Dragons look after that for example? (not to mention other struggling clubs) In all honesty it's clubs like Melbourne and the Panthers that grow and nurture this amazing young talent, give them focus, experience and confidence - clubs with development programs like them are literally a big part of why the NRL is where it is now. (they can't afford to keep all the talented players developed so naturally they get spread around other teams was my point) Also massive respect to the Warriors when i thought about this - look at Reece Walsh? (love him or hate him he's a freak player lol) the Warriors literally chose his happiness / life / future over keeping him at the club. When i thought about that aspect like wow, massive respect gained! (and yes he was always talented) If i was him i would be humble and grateful to the Warriors and they would always have my respect.

[@anthonymiller6081]

Cleary is definitely the COAT 😂

[@Coolwow437]

Goat spell properly 😂

[@anthonymiller6081]

@@Coolwow437 GOAT is actually the correct acronym not GOAT!

[@Coolwow437]

@@anthonymiller6081 shut up

[@jamesmatheson5115]

G.A. was so funny, long time no see.

[@sabanaeem6067]

Nice video

[@jimmartin9704]

Mel, maybe he and walsh instead of looking for cameras should of had there mind on the game with still 20 to go..ha

[@nuephy9956]

Greatest come back 🎉

[@jamesmatheson5115]

If Bronco's can keep most of their team together for next year, they will be a big chance of winning the Premiership 2024, Penrith will have to drag 3 cups behind them next year, its going to be tough.

[@manmountain3205]

Not even Ezra's hattrick could deny panthers hattrick🤫🤫

[@brettralph3403]

You evidently dunno Panther Fans, ol' mate.

[@camerongateskoim8110]

Still Can't believe Brisbane choked again

[@galesly8787]

Omg they believe what the media in Brisbane write about them plus they have to remember it is a 80 minute game not 60 minutes

[@jackthelab6755]

Yes Tony you're a seasoned supporter You said it yourself you Flog

[@SlaintheMhath]

Ezra will be a raider in 2025.

[@taufuilehauli5488]

Tallis refused to admit that he is a GOAT

[@Keyring-py2wo]

Lets be real andrew johns was the man that made the whole team , penrith are fine without clearly

[@OZIPUG1970]

2nd best GF ever behind 2008 😂

[@themanwithnothingtolose]

Nothing beats seeing the storm get smashed

[@briankennedy1192]

You guys not born in 1989.

[@rangipkewa6174]

Key to defeating the Panthers OFFLOADING

[@CJH94]

Honestly after seeing how terrible of a tactician and coach freddy and Brandy were with the blues it's hard to take their opinion seriously. Especially when they had the most stacked players to pick from and one of the worst Queensland line ups.

[@tyujivulpus]

7:45 That's what you get for putting your faith in gods Kevin

[@cauliflowerpete616]

Depressing intro. You never leave a match early. You’re not a fan if you do that. There was 20 minutes left.

[@RugbyLeagueHistory]

Aye you have to stay until the end no matter the result, especially when it's the final itself.

[@thesquire6352]

GOAT LOL he wouldn't have to do a comeback if he didn't let every try in, absolutely shocking defense but credit where credits due he hung in there and brought them back, but again wouldn't need to if he tackled

[@galesly8787]

Wow sour grapes syndrome maybe 😂

[@thesquire6352]

@@galesly8787 i'm a kiwi, we're all pessimistic 😂

[@homestarronny]

and now we know it's because he had a fucked knee and is an absolute trooper for even finishing the game hahahaha

[@GrayLEVALE]

Fleeting. 😅

[@AusIrishRooBhoy]

That's why you are not a Penrith C*nt. We stay till the end bruv.

[@damianclark550]

Cleary never performs at Origin

[@themanwithnothingtolose]

NRL Premiership> Origin

[@MrKaputt]

Cleary lost my support when he called for a yes vote! Won’t be watching anymore footy games. Stay out of politics

[@fazertace6837]

Being a welshman doesn’t m obviously a massive rugby union supporter. I’m also a massive NRL fan. I noticed 3 things from the game 1. Nathan Cleary is obviously a hall of famer. 2. The panthers are the best team of the “modern era” 3. The broncos are the NEXT greatest team of the modern era.

[@AHuri505]

Will miss Cogger and Crichton

[@bryaname6644]

Cleary > Reynolds