Penrith Panthers boss Ivan Cleary reveals he turned Super League club as a player and how plan to stop Jack Welsby in 2023 World Club Challenge backfired spectacularly

PENRITH PANTHERS coach Ivan Cleary has revealed he had the opportunity to play in Super League but he opted to pursue a role in coaching. Cleary is seen as one of the best coaches in the world after guiding the Panthers to a fourth successive Grand Final victory, but his journey could have been a lot different had he decided to come to England.

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