Rugby league superstar Nathan Cleary has always been known for his calm composure on the field — but off it, the Penrith Panthers co-captain is opening up about life, love, and….

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𝙿𝚎𝚗𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚑’𝚜 𝙽𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗 𝙲𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚢 𝙲𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚒𝚍𝚕𝚢 𝙰𝚍𝚖𝚒𝚝𝚜 𝙷𝚎’𝚜 𝙴𝚡𝚌𝚒𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝙰𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙸𝚍𝚎𝚊 𝚘𝚏 𝙷𝚊𝚟𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙺𝚒𝚍𝚜 𝙾𝚗𝚎 𝙳𝚊𝚢 — 𝚈𝚎𝚝 𝙷𝚒𝚜 𝙿𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚗𝚎𝚛 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚜 𝚆𝚑𝚢 𝚂𝚑𝚎’𝚜 𝙽𝚘𝚝 𝚒𝚗 𝚊 𝚁𝚞𝚜𝚑 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙸𝚖𝚙𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚃𝚒𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚒𝚗 𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚁𝚎𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚙

Rugby league superstar Nathan Cleary has always been known for his calm composure on the field — but off it, the Penrith Panthers co-captain is opening up about life, love, and the future. In a recent interview, Cleary spoke candidly about his long-term relationship and revealed that the thought of starting a family “makes him excited for what’s ahead.”

> “I’ve always pictured myself as a family man,” Cleary said. “I love the idea of having kids one day — teaching them the game, being there for them the way my dad was for me. But I know there’s a right time for everything.”

His partner, who has been quietly supportive through the Panthers’ championship runs, echoed that sentiment — but with a slightly different perspective.

> “Nathan’s got such a big heart,” she said with a smile. “He’s already amazing with his nieces and nephews. But for now, we’re both focused on growing as individuals — his career is still in full swing, and I have my own goals too. Timing is everything.”

The couple’s honest remarks have earned praise from fans online, with many commending their maturity and grounded approach amid the pressures of fame.

As Cleary continues to dominate the NRL and inspire a new generation of athletes, his openness about life beyond football adds another layer to his evolving legacy — not just as one of the sport’s brightest stars, but as a man with his eyes set firmly on the bigger picture.

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