Jett Cleary seeks release from Warriors contract to return to Penrith

Thursday 13 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 13 Aug, 11:05am

In this story NZME, Warriors, Penrith Panthers, Nathan Cleary

Warriors halfback Jett Cleary has requested an early release from the final year of his contract. The 21-year-old playmaker reportedly wants to return to Penrith to reunite with his father and brother. Cleary has not yet made his NRL debut for the club.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldThu 13 Aug, 8:38am

   Warriors: Jett Cleary seeks release from contract to return to Panthers (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 13 Aug, 11:05am

   Cleary family reunion looms as Jett asks Warriors for early contract release (opens in new tab)