Ivan Cleary Leaves Penrith Panthers in 2027

May 13, 2026, 09:30

Introduction

Ivan Cleary is the head coach of the Penrith Panthers. He will stop his job after the 2027 season.

Main Body

Ivan Cleary had a lot of success. His team won four championships in a row. At first, his time was hard and he lost many games. Then, he changed the team and they became the best. Ivan wants a different life. He wants to spend more time with his family. He also wants to coach a bigger team of the best players from different clubs. Peter Wallace will be the new head coach in 2028. Some important players will also finish their contracts in 2027. The club wants to keep these players.

Conclusion

Ivan Cleary leaves after 2027. Peter Wallace will take his place.

Learning

🕒 Then vs. Now

Look at how the story changes from the past to the future. This is the secret to A2 storytelling.

The Past (What happened)

"His time was hard" $\rightarrow$ He struggled before.
"He lost many games" $\rightarrow$ He didn't win.

The Future (What will happen)

"He will stop his job" $\rightarrow$ He is leaving.
"Peter Wallace will be the new coach" $\rightarrow$ A new person is coming.

💡 Quick Rule: When talking about things that are certain to happen later, use WILL + Action.

Example: I will study. $\rightarrow$ He will leave.

Vocabulary Learning

coach (n.)

a person who trains or directs a team or group

Example:Ivan Cleary is the head coach of the Penrith Panthers.

team (n.)

a group of people working together

Example:His team won four championships.

season (n.)

a period of time when sports are played

Example:He will stop his job after the 2027 season.

success (n.)

the achievement of a goal

Example:Ivan Cleary had a lot of success.

championship (n.)

a competition to decide the best team

Example:His team won four championships in a row.

game (n.)

a sporting contest

Example:He lost many games.

time (n.)

a period during which something happens

Example:At first, his time was hard.

best (adj.)

of the highest quality or most excellent

Example:They became the best.

family (n.)

a group of related people

Example:He wants to spend more time with his family.

contract (n.)

a written agreement between parties

Example:Some important players will also finish their contracts in 2027.