Panthers five-eighth Blaize Talagi has opened up on the role Nathan Cleary played in his rise to the Penrith No.6 jumper.

The club named Cleary in NSW Cup last week, but he dropped back to Jersey Flegg when experienced half Tanah Boyd dropped out ...

Nathan Cleary was spotted showing his support for brother Jett on Sunday ... "Most of the time I was in the creche in the little kids section (of the club). That was always fun," he said.