‘Can’t recall ever seeing that’: Cleary lauded for genius play that left legends surprised

Panthers half Nathan Cleary has laid on loads of attempt assists to backrower Liam Martin, however this was the primary he’s completed with out one among his boots.

The Panthers had been attacking the Warriors line however as Cleary retreated again in readiness to obtain a move, one among his orange Adidas boots got here off.

It didn’t faze him, as on that play, he gave a beautiful ball onto Martin who charged by an enormous hole and scored within the first half.

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“He’s only got one boot. There’s a report of a one shoe man setting up a try,” Fox League’s Andrew Voss stated.

“Cinderella has set up a try.”

Voss was amazed, stating he hasn’t “seen the likes” of it.

I’m undecided I’ve ever seen the likes of that, a participant so fast to his toes,” he stated.

“I don’t think a bloke with one boot has ever set up a try, I’m talking in the history of the game. I can’t recall ever seeing the likes of that.”

Michael Ennis lauded the Panthers half for the heads up play.

“Cleary took on the line on that previous play looking like he was going to split them before a late offload and it was in fact Dylan Edwards who picked it up off his bootlaces,” Ennis stated.

“The urgency and awareness of Cleary to get back to his feet and get his hands on the footy. His ability to retreat, get his hands on the footy and bang make that split decision and lay on that pass.”

Source web site: www.foxsports.com.au

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