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Teams are in and as it was revealed on BHQ months ago (who was the poster who spoke to Harry?) the Storm have rested a bunch of their players against the Cowboys. I can't say I blame them and the scheduling of the match is ridiculous for both clubs. If you were a producer for Nine or Fox, you'd...

North Queensland Cowboys vs. Melbourne Storm Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Thursday 29 August 2024 Kick Off: 7:50pm . 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Jake Clifford 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 14. Sam McIntyre...

It was a one-on-one tackle on Tuilagi, so I'm not sure if we're on the same page. It doesn't look like much immediately but then Kobe looks out of it on the defensive line. He comes off shortly after.

It may have happened earlier, but it was this tackle on Tuilagi where it became noticeable. Look at Kobe reel out of the tackle. May have to click the link itself: 37:42 on the game-clock.

Held their nerve after a dreadful start. Reyno's kicking game turned the tide, Sailor played his best game of the season and Patty was tireless. That's twice the boys have found themselves down and been able to pull themselves out of it. Hopefully they don't make a habit of it, but there's...

Turbo about to bust through and take advantage of Fainu out of position, but Fainu is able to knock the ball loose. Manly won't be able to put a full set together. In fact they won't because Papalii keeps the ball alive for Fainu to score in the corner! Tigers hold on and Manly have had their...

Tigers do well early in the set, but Turbo goes straight through! Big support down the right, Olakau'atu has Saab down the right touchline but he spills the ball! A bad couple of moments from Saab, Manly with possibly one last set here with 2 to go.

Tigers out on their feet at the moment, it's all up to Koroisau and Galvin to spark them as Turbo breaks straight through and races to the 40m. Big set here for Manly as they set it up down their left before going right but Brooks makes a meal of the pass and Saab spills it from dummy half...

There it is, Manly have decided to go all-in on Turbo and why wouldn't you? Brooks with two options, plays short to Oloakau'atu who breaks the tackle before linking to Turbo. Less than 10 to go and Manly with momentum.

Manly with a great set in defense, Croker absolutely nailed Utoikamanu and even without a player they find themselves on the front foot. Turbo beats three tackles gets the arm free but nobody is there in support. In the end, DCE puts in a fairly average kick that's easily defused by Mason...

Penalty Manly and they're right back on the attack. Would be great to see the action, instead they show the crowd... Manly create the overlap but Garrick's pass goes behind Saab. It looked like it came off Tupou's hand to the naked eye but Manly aren't complaining. Manly give away the penalty...

Turbo gets the Sea Eagles back into it. 8 point ball-game with over 15 to go. All came off the back of a Luke Brooks run. The Sea Eagles were playing too side to side, once Brooks shaped and went himself he was able to take both markers out of play and Turbo sensed the opportunity and took it.

I think it's because Patty is a key part of the attack. He's playing a more traditional lock role and works together with the halves to determine when it's time to play direct or expansive. Kobe only has one mode and that's shape one way before stepping in and finding his front. Then again, I...

This played out exactly as expected. I would have expected a more seasoned coach to be more active in recruitment following the departure of Flegler and Farnworth. I also would have expected them to have their bases covered when Capewell asked for his release. To pretend that a prop forward...

I don't think it's fair or accurate to scapegoat Sailor. He was poor, but he certainly wasn't alone and there were other contributing factors. Fans seem to forget that against the Warriors both Gosiewski and Baker suffered injuries early on. Baker tried to play through it but clearly wasn't 100%...

Everytime Ron Coote's name would come up, one of the first things that would come to mind is whether he was an Immortal. He certainly belongs in that initial company and this feels like righting a wrong. Otherwise, I've shared my opinion before - I find the whole concept trite. When the...

quallabangdang with a top rope elbow drop on all you big fat phonies.

Digging through some old Big Leagues, came across this gem from 1998. REFS BEING UNFAIRLY BASHED Former top referee Graham Annesley has responded strongly to the welter of criticism directed at the "coaching" of whistle-blowers by video referees seated in the grand-stand. Annesley pioneered...

That may have been a factor, but he received better offers and turned them down to stick with the club. In his book, I believe he never earned more than $300,000 per year at the club which is pretty staggering. Weren't the players upset with the Kennedy signing because he was earning $450,000...

I meant it would have been 2021 when the Dolphins would have made him a sizeable offer. He was off with his knee reco, Bennett was desperate and was chasing hard. I'm sure they may have enquired about 2025 and beyond, but I doubt those discussions would have gone far especially after the...