Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has once again stirred up headlines with a bold statement that has fans buzzing. In a recent press conference, Cleary said, “This squad has barely scratched the surface — we could dominate the NRL for the next five years if we stay hungry.”
While confidence has never been lacking in the Panthers camp, this latest claim has sparked a frenzy among fans and rivals alike. Some see it as a rallying cry; others call it dangerous overconfidence.
This isn’t the first time Cleary’s words have raised eyebrows. Back in 2022, he famously declared, “If anyone can beat us, I haven’t seen them yet,” a statement that lit a fire under rival teams and added pressure on his own.
Love him or hate him, Cleary knows how to get people talking — and with the Panthers still flying high, maybe he has every right to.
