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Tears flow on both sides as 12-man Knights hang on after Cleary’s horror injury
The complexion of this year’s finals series changed in the split second on Sunday as Phoenix Crossland’s hip drop tackle left fans stunned.
- The complexion of this year’s finals series changed in the split second on Sunday as Phoenix Crossland’s hip drop tackle left fans stunned.
Key Takeaways
- Tears flow on both sides as 12-man Knights hang on after Cleary’s horror injury
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Total: 3 sources•Published: 25m ago•Last Updated: 1m ago
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- Left: The complexion of this year’s finals series changed in a split-second on Sunday as Phoenix Crossland’s hip-drop tackle left fans stunned.
- Center: The complexion of this year’s finals series changed in a split-second on Sunday as Phoenix Crossland’s hip-drop tackle left fans stunned.
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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Factuality: High 100%
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Timeline of this story
- 25m agoThe Age (AU): The complexion of this year’s finals series changed in a split-second on Sunday as Phoenix Crossland’s hip-drop tackle left fans stunned.
- 25m agoSydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU): The complexion of this year’s finals series changed in the split second on Sunday as Phoenix Crossland’s hip drop tackle left fans stunned.
- 25m agoBrisbane Times (AU): The complexion of this year’s finals series changed in a split-second on Sunday as Phoenix Crossland’s hip-drop tackle left fans stunned.
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