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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Angus Fontaine

Key match-ups: where the 2024 NRL grand final will be won and lost

A composite image of Melbourne Storm’s Cameron Munster and Liam Martin of Penrith Panthers.
A composite image of Melbourne Storm’s Cameron Munster and Liam Martin of Penrith Panthers. Composite: Getty/AAP

Nathan Cleary v Ryan Papenhuyzen

When Brisbane ran away with last year’s grand final, Nathan Cleary clawed it back, conjuring 17 of the most sublime minutes in rugby league history to steal it 26-24. It secured Cleary’s second Clive Churchill medal as best afield and many are tipping him for a third on Sunday. His chief rival? 2020 Churchill winner Ryan Papenhuyzen.

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