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Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has described himself as 'very lucky' after a blood clot from his leg spread to his lungs, forcing him to seek care in ICU after a knee infection escalated dramatically.
Cleary, who spent time in intensive care in the Mater Hospital on Saturday, has been prevented from flying to Redcliffe, Queensland for the reigning premiers' match against the Warriors on Saturday.
He had to miss last weekend's win over Newcastle as well.
Ivan Cleary was spotted using crutches after a blood clot scare
'I had a little bit of a scare on the weekend. I had a blood clot in my leg, which ended up in my lungs as well. Obviously once that happens you get sent straight to the hospital. I was very lucky,' said a relieved Cleary.
'I got really well looked after and luckily I've got a good team behind me and we got another win up [over Newcastle]. I'm all right. It's a bit of a drag but we'll get there.'
