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Cleary defends Crossland after gruesome injury as hearing locked in
Phoenix Crossland is likely to miss the grand final. (Getty Images: Cameron Spencer)
Nathan Cleary has defended Phoenix Crossland against online abuse, saying the tackle that broke his leg was a "complete accident".
The Penrith star also said he had "nothing but respect" for Crossland, who had reached out to apologise.
Crossland has been referred straight to the judiciary over the tackle, with a hearing set for tonight at 6pm AEST.
Nathan Cleary has leapt to the defence of Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland, pleading with fans to stop peppering the embattled Knight with social media abuse as he prepares to plead his case to the NRL judiciary tonight.
'Good sign': Walters gives Walker a World Cup boost
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Sam Walker has ticked key boxes that Australia coach Kevin Walters looks for as he edges closer to a World Cup start at No.7.
The Sydney Roosters playmaker hit top form against the Dolphins in the preliminary final after his miracle return from an ankle injury to guide the Tricolours to the grand final against Newcastle, and is 80 minutes away from being selected in the World Cup team.
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'Massive shoes to fill': Graham out to honour close mate Phoenix
The pain of seeing his close mate miss out on an NRL grand final is driving Harrison Graham as he prepares to replace Phoenix Crossland for Sunday's clash with the Roosters.
Crossland has been referred straight to the judiciary for a hip-drop tackle on Nathan Cleary in last weekend's preliminary final and is expected to be suspended for the decider.
Graham stepped into the No.9 duties when Crossland was sent off last week and played a key role in leading the 12-man Knights past Penrith in a stunning upset.
The 25-year-old has been heavily favoured to start at hooker in the grand final and knows exactly where to turn to for advice.
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