#4 - Nathan Cleary

Published 2024-03-10
In this episode, Cooper and Matty Johns sit down with Penrith Panthers Halfback Nathan Cleary for a great in-depth discussion. Nathan reflects on his standout 2023 NRL season, including the intense moments of last year's Grand Final. He shares insights into his NRL journey, from humble beginnings to becoming the games best player. The discussion also touches on Jerome Luai's move to the Wests Tigers for the 2025 Season and the unique culture driving Penrith's success. Tune in for an unfiltered look at one of the NRL's Biggest stars.

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0:00 Interlude
2:55 Interview
1:14:58 Exitlude

All Comments (21)
  • @pedropig519
    Interesting thing I’ve noted, in the 2011 grand final Phil Gould did a promo before the game on the Channel 9 broadcast. The promo was praising DCE and SJ as they were rookies that year and were now taking their respective teams to a grand final and also how they will become future superstars. Ending the promo he said something along the lines about how some little kid is in the crowd watching SJ and DCE inspiring to be like them one day and play in Grand finals and be that wonderkid just like them. Nathan Cleary who was about 13 years old at that time was in the crowd since Ivan was coaching the warriors that time. So that little kid Phil Gould was talking about is now as we know, Nathan Cleary.
  • @lisat6952
    What a beautiful, intelligent and grounded man Nathan Cleary is. He deserves all his success. Just wish he played for my team ❤️💙❤️💙
  • @SKINNY_HUMAN
    Cooper is absolutely hilarious. Just like dad. Awesome work Matty you raised a good kid ❤
  • @baldrick6071
    Really interesting guys. Keep them coming! Nathan’s humility is what makes him the champion he his. Hard work and grit and no BS!
  • Great poddy. I will listen to Nathan all bloody day. Great work, guys. Great banter too. 😂
  • @TimBoss2000
    The turning point for Penrith the year after the GF loss to Melbourne came against the Storm at Suncorp in the Preliminary final in 2021. Everyone on Earth knew that the Panthers had the talent but the question was whether they could beat the storm in a final and realise their potential. Ever since then the Panthers have been indomitable at finals footy but it all started for them that night in Brisbane.
  • @LoganInThailand
    If he continues as he is for the rest of his career, GOAT convos won't even be contentious. They'll be undisputed.
  • @user-nr6ig5cl8l
    If he keeps this up he will be the UNDISPUTED GOAT, just his awareness & ability to sit back when needed is unmatched. Not to mention he's started started so young, bright future ahead for the kid and I'm happy to watch his game evolve into the greatest co-host of all time (cooper johns)
  • @dimimaiden
    I've enjoyed watching this, congrats to all involved.
  • @tevitawolfgram
    Love this interview. Hated Penrith for so long but I grew to love them, all of them. The class, the arrogance, the SWAGGER!!, the champion team they've become!!! You can't help but admire and respect their work ethic, their training , their comradery, it's awesome to watch their docus on TV!! It's inspiring and truely special watching these lads coming up from nothing !!! Amazing work lads. Legendary and the greatest nrl team ever! Nathan Cleary is the MICHEAL JORDAN of the NRL.
  • @jaredbrady5566
    Bloody hell! As a Broncos/Maroons tragic, it's so hard to hate this bloke! 😂 Great pod. It's a blessing to be able to see him keep raising the bar on the field.
  • @garethdurham3743
    Great bloke, great interview! He deserves all the success in the world. And my opinion Cleary will go down as the Goat 🐐
  • @colkur5007
    Hearing Cleary talk , you can understand why him and his girl are so on top of their game. Grounded and normal yet have the killer instinct in them. No wonder they are both superstars and even better they have found each other at a young age. Dont follow his team but gotta admire the guy (begrudgingly - yes that means you QLDers )...he will be THE GOAT
  • @danmcinerney3594
    Listened on the podcast app as I walked the lake this AM - a public holiday in CBR today as a result of the Raiders Rd1 win over Newcastle. I liked it so much, I hopped on YouTube to give you a comment and a Like as I know it helps the algorithms
  • @grrrrrex1234
    Great podcast, would be great to see if you guys can get Willie Mason on next
  • @jackwhite5926
    Can't take my eyes off Nathan's quads. Especially compared to Coopers 😂