Nathan Cleary says his father Ivan is yet to receive a phone call from the Wests Tigers, but believes he should be the man to replace Jason Taylor.

The Panthers halfback said he would have no issues playing against a team coached by his father who was ready to step back in the coaching business after being sacked by Penrith in 2015.

“Yeah, 100 per cent I think he is ready. It’s up to any club if they want to take him on,” Cleary said.