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Left: Phoenix Crossland is sent off for an ugly tackle on Nathan Cleary.
Center: Phoenix Crossland is sent off for an ugly tackle on Nathan Cleary.
Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.

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Left-leaning coverage is thinner (2 sources vs up to 3 on other desks) for "NRL finals 2026 LIVE updates: Cleary suffers compound fracture, Talagi off with achilles injury, Newcastle ahead despite Crossland send off".

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Coverage blindspot: Reporting on this development is currently concentrated in other segments of the media landscape.

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Timeline of this story

1h agoThe Age (AU): Phoenix Crossland is sent off for an ugly tackle on Nathan Cleary.
1h agoSydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU): Phoenix Crossland is sent off for an ugly tackle on Nathan Cleary.
1h agoBrisbane Times (AU): Phoenix Crossland is sent off for an ugly tackle on Nathan Cleary.
25m agoCODE Sports: Newcastle takes the lead with controversial try
18m agoBrisbane Times (AU): A spot in the NRL grand final is on the line as Penrith and Newcastle go head-to-head in the preliminary finals at Accor Stadium. Follow all

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NRL finals 2026 LIVE updates: Cleary suffers compound fracture, Talagi off with achilles injury, Newcastle ahead despite Crossland send off