Cleary's Moment of Truth: The Stakes for Penrith's Star Halfback Nathan Cleary's performance in Penrith's qualifying final against the Sydney Roosters was instrumental in his team's 19 12 win.
However, one moment of recklessness has put him squarely in the spotlight – and the NRL's charge sheet.
Cleary's sin binning for collecting Hugo Savala's leg after a tackle is a stark reminder of the fine line between brilliance and banishment.