Nathan Cleary has revealed Adam Reynolds texted him personally in a cultured act following the Panthers’ Grand Final win.
The Broncos playmaker was accused of being “classless” after forgetting to congratulate Penrith in his Grand Final speech.
The former Rabbitohs star moved instantly to appropriate his mistake, sharing his congratulations to the Panthers simply hours after the ultimate siren in a social media put up.
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Now, Cleary, using excessive on the again of the Panthers’ premiership hat-trick, revealed Reynolds took issues even additional.
“I have a lot of admiration for Reyno. So that was cool,” Cleary mentioned in regards to the textual content he acquired.
“He actually apologised for not mentioning us in his post-match speech: I said it’s 100 per cent fine. Then he just said congratulations.”
After having his coronary heart ripped out of his chest, Reynolds could be forgiven for overlooking the Panthers in his speech — however not all people noticed it that manner.
The veteran playmaker was visibly crestfallen when interviewed on the sector after the match and was no higher when referred to as on to talk on behalf of his crew earlier than the Panthers’ premiership rings ceremony.
In an odd collection of occasions, referee Adam Gee was one of many first folks Reynolds thanked.
“Firstly I’d like to thank the NRL and Telstra. Thanks for another great season. Without you guys, none of this is possible,” he mentioned.
“To everyone who made today possible in the background (thankyou). The match officials, particularly Adam Gee, congratulations on your first referee (Grand Final).
“To the Broncos. All the boys. Keep your head up lads. It’s been one hell of a year. I love every single one of yas. To all our fans and supporters, both interstate and back home, we’re extremely sorry we couldn’t get the job done tonight, but we’ll be back bigger and stronger next year.”
Reynolds had simply watched his crew get rolled over in 20 minutes of insanity with the Panthers turning into the primary crew to ever comeback from 16 factors down in a Grand Final.
When interviewed on the sector, the 33-year-old mentioned: “I’m extremely proud but geez we let that one slip. Can’t fault the effort of the team but lapses in concentration, it’s a hard one to take.
“Credit to Penrith, they were fantastic, obviously led by Nathan Cleary.
“I’ve got no words, I can’t sum that one up.”
Reynolds corrected his error afterwards, taking to Instagram to put up a correction and congratulate the three-peat champions.
“This one hurts,” he wrote.
“Sorry to all Bronx nation. Love you guys. Sorry we couldn’t get the job done.
“Apologies for my speech, I forgot to congratulate @penrithpanthers. One hell of a team. Congrats on another premiership and great season.
“See you all back in Brisbane.”
Reynolds seemed to be in misery within the first half when he fell in an ungainly tumble that resulted in him doing the splits.
It appeared he had suffered a groin muscle harm — however was in a position to play out the sport.
It was one other case of Grand Final heartbreak for Reynolds, who misplaced the 2021 Gand Final to the Panthers whereas enjoying for South Sydney.
His reverse No. 7 — Nathan Cleary, placed on one of many best Grand Final performances of all time, scoring the match profitable attempt with two minutes to play.
Cleary was all class when addressing the Broncos as he accepted the Clive Churchill Medal as one of the best participant on the sector.
“To the Broncos boys, (you are) an absolute beast team,” he mentioned.
“You’re very young. Shout-out to Ezra Mam as well, you’re a freak.
“Thanks for that game. It’s the hardest game I’ve ever played.”
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