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What Matt King’s NSW coaching contract means for Ivan Cleary

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has been heavily linked to the Blues job when he finishes up with Penrith at the end of 2027. He might have to wait a while longer.

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What happened Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has been heavily linked to the Blues job when he finishes up with Penrith at the end of 2027. He might have to wait a while longer.
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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · Aug 4, 3:11 AM

What Matt King’s NSW coaching contract means for Ivan Cleary

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has been heavily linked to the Blues job when he finishes up with Penrith at the end of 2027. He might have to wait a while longer.

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The Age (Australia)News report · Aug 4, 3:11 AM

What Matt King’s NSW coaching contract means for Ivan Cleary

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has been heavily linked to the Blues job when he finishes up with Penrith at the end of 2027. He might have to wait a while longer.

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