Munster missing in action: Melbourne’s marquee man made to look second rate as Cleary puts on purr-fect Panthers clinic

The fortunes of each team on Friday night at Accor Stadium were ultimately going to rest with their star playmaker. 

Nathan Cleary was near perfect, Cameron Munster was nearly invisible.

Jarome Luai came into the game with question marks over his dodgy shoulder after suffering a dislocation less than a month ago but it was his rival wearing No.6 for other team who played like he was wearing a dinnersuit.

Munster at his best is the game’s most damaging five-eighth with the ability to bre...