Admin**JUST IN: Ivan Cleary Blasts NRL Judiciary — Panthers Coach Labels Suspension Process ‘Disturbing’**In explosive comments that have sent shockwaves through the NRL, Penrith Panthers head coach Ivan Cleary has publicly slammed the league’s judiciary process, calling it “disturbing” and raising serious questions about fairness and consistency in player suspensions.Cleary’s fury comes in the wake of a controversial decision that saw one of his key players rubbed out following what the club described as a “minor” incident during last weekend’s clash. The Panthers boss didn’t hold back during a heated press conference on Thursday, saying, “I honestly don’t know what’s going on anymore. The process is inconsistent, confusing, and quite frankly — disturbing.”While Cleary refrained from naming officials directly, his frustration was unmistakable as he criticised the NRL’s disciplinary system for what he sees as a lack of transparency and logic.“Every week it feels like we’re guessing,” he continued. “One tackle gets a warning, another — a three-game ban. We can’t plan, we can’t prepare. And most importantly, the players are being punished unfairly.”The comments are likely to attract scrutiny from league bosses, who have previously cautioned coaches over public criticism of officiating and judiciary matters.Penrith fans have already rallied behind Cleary, taking to social media to support his stance and demand clarity from the NRL. With finals looming, the timing of the suspension couldn’t be worse for the Panthers, who are facing mounting pressure both on and off the field.The NRL is yet to respond to Cleary’s comments, but a formal statement is expected later today.Stay tuned for more updates.
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