How the 'Miracle in Mudgee' Inspired an Unlikely Bond Between Two Origin Stars The Miracle in Mudgee, a try scored by Ethan Strange against Penrith in 2022, will be etched in the memories of rugby fans for years to come.
However, what's truly remarkable is not just the play itself but the bond it forged between Strange and Nathan Cleary, two players who would go on to become key figures in their respective teams' fortunes.
When Strange drifted to the right flank and scored a try against Penrith, Cleary – an established star with the Panthers at the time – was studying the play closely.