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No Cleary sanction after 'unhelpful' bunker critique

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary says he's feeling anxious over the NRL's handling of obstructions. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Ivan Cleary is set to avoid a grand-final week NRL sanction despite his comments raising concerns over bunker officiating being branded "unhelpful" by Andrew Abdo. 

Cleary implored the NRL to make changes in the bunker before Penrith's title decider against Melbourne, saying he is worried that "terrible" obstruction calls could cost his side the premiership.

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