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Cleary Urges Fans to Spare Crossland Abuse Over 'Complete Accident' Injury

NRL star Nathan Cleary has leapt to the defence of Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland. Cleary was forced to undergo emergency surgery after Crossland's tackle left him with a compound fracture and a dislocated ankle.

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News reporter · Updated 1 day ago

Nathan Cleary has defended Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland, urging fans to refrain from social media abuse as Crossland prepares to plead his case to the NRL judiciary tonight.

Cleary, who suffered a compound fracture and dislocated ankle from Crossland's hip-drop tackle, confirmed that Crossland had apologized for the incident.

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