
Panthers Must Restore Their “Hard Edge” and “Swagger”: Nathan Cleary’s Struggles Reflect Brutal Reality
The Penrith Panthers, once the NRL’s benchmark for dominance, are in the midst of a worrying slide, prompting calls for a cultural reset. Pundits and former players have pointed out the team’s lack of the “hard edge” and “swagger” that once made them nearly unstoppable. Central to the concerns is star halfback Nathan Cleary, whose…