Sad news: Penrith Panthers former playmaker dies after a protracted illness
Ron Lynch, a former forward for the Parramatta Eels, Penrith Panthers, New South Wales, and Australia, passed away at the age of 84 following a protracted illness.
During his career in the top flight, the lock and second-rower played 238 games; he is most remembered for his stint with the Parramatta Eels.
Hard-nosed forward Lynch played 194 games for the blue and gold team between 1961 and 1971. In 1970, he captained and coached the team.
After his tenure with the Eels came to an end, Lynch joined the Penrith Panthers, where he played 44 games before retiring in 1973. During that time, he led the team at the base of the mountains as captain.
The forward also participated in 12 Test matches for Australia between 1961 and 1970, including two Ashes Test matches against Great Britain during the 1967–1968 Kangaroos tour. In addition, the forward played 17 Interstate Challenge matches for New South Wales during the 1960s.
In a statement announcing Lynch’s demise, Australian Rugby League Commission Chairman Peter V’Landys noted, “Ron was renowned as one of Parramatta’s greatest players.”
In the 1960s and 1970s, he participated in 238 games and was able to compete with some of the best players the sport has ever produced. Additionally, he was well-respected and revered by everyone he encountered.
“I offer Ron’s family and all those who knew him our sincere sympathies and condolences on behalf of the Commission.”
Lynch received an Australian Sports Medal in 2000 in addition to being inducted into the Parramatta Hall of Fame in 2003.
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Panthers confirm that Cleary has hamstring damage, sealing his Origin destiny while Hynes exacerbates the Blues’ injury troubles.
The intentions of Michael Maguire, the new coach, are a mess. After scans revealed that NSW halfback Nathan Cleary has a grade-two hamstring injury that will keep him out of action for eight weeks, Cleary may miss the entire State of Origin series.
In Penrith’s 16-10 victory against Canterbury on Friday night, the champion playmaker re-injured his right hamstring. This was a devastating setback for the Blues, who already had several important players out with injuries.
After hamstringing himself for the second time in as many months, Cleary departed the field just before halftime. The Panthers confirmed the diagnosis in a statement released on Sunday.
The team released a statement saying that Cleary would be sidelined for eight weeks due to a grade 2 hamstring rupture, as shown by scans.
As a result, Cleary will miss Origin I at Sydney’s Accor Stadium on June 5 and the second game at the MCG on June 26. He may or may not be able to attend Game 3 in Brisbane on July 17.
With Cleary expected to be a lock for the starting lineup under new NSW coach Michael Maguire, Blues halves player Nicho Hynes missed Cronulla’s victory over Melbourne on Saturday due to a calf injury.
The team released a statement saying that Cleary would be sidelined for eight weeks due to a grade 2 hamstring rupture, as shown by scans.
As a result, Cleary will miss Origin I at Sydney’s Accor Stadium on June 5 and the second game at the MCG on June 26. He may or may not be able to attend Game 3 in Brisbane on July 17.
With Cleary expected to be a lock for the starting lineup under new NSW coach Michael Maguire, Blues halves player Nicho Hynes missed Cronulla’s victory over Melbourne on Saturday due to a calf injury.
The Sharks stated it was merely a precaution and hoped he would be ready for their Magic Round matchup in Brisbane on Saturday night against the Sydney Roosters.
Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon stated after the game, “We haven’t had a great deal of time to assess it but I’d suggest it’s not significant though so he’s a good chance (for next week)”.
Normally, Mitch Moses would be the top choice to succeed two-time Clive Churchill medalist Cleary, but the Parramatta playmaker is beset with injuries of his own.
Moses is not guaranteed to play against Melbourne on Sunday, but he may make a comeback from a foot injury.
A hamstring injury is also set to keep Manly and Blues backline star Tom Trbojevic out of action for seven weeks.
The Blues had hoped to use Storm star Ryan Papenhuzyen as a bench utility, but he is sidelined once more due to a fractured leg, and Maguire will want reinforcements in his pack because of Cameron Murray’s hip injury.
Due to backup quarterback Brad Schneider’s knee injury, which has made Cleary’s absence more difficult for the Panthers, Luai will probably take on a new position with rookie Jack Cole as the team’s primary playmaker.
Ivan Cleary, the coach of the Panthers, stated, “We have high hopes for Coley.”
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For most of the season, Cleary has struggled with a right hamstring injury. He first sustained it during the team’s victory over Brisbane in round three and missed a month due to it.
The week following his comeback, the Panthers rested Cleary in preparation for their round eight match against North Queensland. However, the 26-year-old’s ailment worsened in his subsequent game.
Coach Cleary defended his choice to field his son against the Bulldogs, claiming that the player appeared to have recovered from his injury.
“He has completed all of the sessions for the past two weeks without any issues. It’s a problem that he’s done it again, for sure, but it hasn’t been a constant, according to Cleary.
