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Ivan Cleary, the premiership-winning coach of the Panthers, has given an explanation for his absence from the team during Round 14: blood clots in his legs.
Danny Weidler of Nine claims that during Cleary’s stay in the intensive care unit, medical personnel identified the problem.
“Ivan’s situation hasn’t really been focused on in this season of coaching madness and a merry-go-round,” Weidler stated.
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“Yes, they found blood clots in his legs when he was in the intensive care unit last week. Thus, things are pretty dire for Ivan Cleary and the Panthers.
Fortunately, Cleary is expected to rejoin his squad on Tuesday.
Weidler stated, “He is now receiving treatment for all of that, and, happily, he is back at home and hopes to be back working with the Panthers tomorrow.”
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