DOCSLIB.ORG

Cowboys Bore Their Way to Record Winning Streak His State of Origin Omission out on Them When They Host Canterbury Today

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text

Load more

56 SPORT SUNDAY MAY 24 2015 Concern over Inglis CONCERN is growing for Greg Inglis after Queensland medical staff ordered blood tests for the virus-hit Maroons Long ride to the top centre. What was first de- scribed as tonsillitis has be- come a chest infection that ROBERT CRADDOCK STATE OF ORIGIN - WEDNESDAY stints with the Queensland still love it. It “When I was playing at the simply won’t go away in a Reds (2010-11) and Munster in was a great life Reds I struggled a bit with a major headache for the Ma- WILL Chambers comes from a Ireland and a battle with a rare (in NT). It was shoulder reconstruction the roons ahead of Wednesday land of bush, buffalo, beaches blood clotting disease. a pretty chilled second year,’’ he said. “I battled night’s State of Origin opener and bauxite and when he first Nhulunbuy is a long way out little town. to come back from it and did in Sydney. Maroons players left all he wanted to do was go from anywhere. Chambers’ fa- “It was a not play my best football but I and staff had been adamant all back home. ther fully appreciated that safe little town still enjoyed it.’’ week that Inglis would play, The fly’s footprint of Nhul- NSW V when he watched his son play and great childhood. Very crui- It was always the Storm but changed their tune after unbuy on the Northern Terri- QUEENSLAND in his first Test against the sy. It was a good childhood. who valued him most and Inglis underwent blood tests tory’s Gove Peninsula has a ANZ STADIUM, SYDNEY, 7.30PM Kiwis in Brisbane recently. “I still go back there as often wanted him back for a second on Friday night. Inglis has reputation for wrapping its All up he spent a full day in as I can. I played rugby league stint. There are times in Mel- been quarantined and on anti- tentacles around people who WATCH REPLAY ON a car just to get from Nhulun- up there and came down here bourne when he appears like biotics since going down with live there and State of Origin buy to Darwin for the flight to and played rugby union, then I Ringo Starr in the background the virus earlier in the week. winger Chambers (pictured) school. I missed my family a lot Brisbane. Regular flights on was picked up by the Storm of the Beatles while Billy Slat- Doubts also surround the con- knew the feeling. but they said ‘stick at it’. the Nhulunbuy-Darwin route and went through their pro- er, Cam Smith and Cooper dition of Billy Slater (shoulder) “I left home and went to “It was not until rugby came were shut down when the alu- gram with Norths.’’ Cronk are the front men. and Justin Hodges (foot). Nudgee (College in Brisbane) around second term that mina refinery was closed last Chambers is now a Test His profile is growing and and when I first came I just school became a bit easier. year and 1100 jobs were lost. winger so it is difficult to be- will grow even more next sea- Merrin backs Dugan wanted to go home,’’ Cham- “I wasn’t very good at crick- The region still claims lieve the same player was son if he is Justin Hodges’ bers said. et and volleyball, which was Chambers, as evidenced by the squeezed out after two years long-term replacement in the JOSH Dugan looked up to “I used to ring home three the first term.’’ fact the local fishing club is with the Queensland Reds. centres. Queensland coach NSW fullback forerunner Jar- or four times a day. Even in Sport has taken Chambers touting “come and watch Will Chambers had some im- Mal Meninga reckons he fits ryd Hayne but is thriving on any break at school. from one end of Australia to and the Maroons’’ on its big pressive moments in rugby but the mould nicely suggesting the challenge of making the “After first term I got used the other and across the world, screen on Wednesday. with the magic of Will Genia Chambers’ debut last season position his own, according to to it and got into it but it was from the far flung north right “I think there are 1500 to and Quade Cooper in full cry, was one of the best first games Trent Merrin. Merrin said all always hard at leaving mum down to chilly Melbourne and 2000 people still there,’’ the Reds wanted a certain style he had seen from anyone in a signs were pointing to Dugan and dad and going back to on to Europe. It included rugby Chambers said. “Mum and dad of “stopper’’ outside them. Maroon jersey. putting in a special perform- ance in Wednesday’s State of Origin opener in Sydney when he will assume the Blues No 1 jersey. With Hayne in America chasing his NFL dream with the San Francisco 49ers , Dugan, the former Canberra fullback, has been handed the custodian role and Merrin said filling the shoes of the former Parramatta star was the kind of challenge his St George Illa- warra teammate relished. Tamou ready to go JAMES Tamou says he has erased his mental demons and has backed his surgically-re- paired neck to withstand the rigours of State of Origin. After a timid opening to the season, the NSW front-rower has been a tower of strength for North Queensland over the past month and appears to be building nicely for the State of Origin opener. Tamou ad- TIGERS mits to being down on form 0 and confidence in the opening rounds after undergoing sur- COWBOYS gery on his neck in the off-sea- 8 son. The 26-year-old suffered NORTH QUEENSLAND the injury against Canterbury Tries: A Winterstein last year and at the time com- Goals: E Lowe 2 plained he could not feel his WESTS TIGERS left arm. He returned after a Tries: Nil month for the Cowboys’s finals Goals: Nil run, only to rule himself out of Crowd: 8,267 at Campbelltown Stadium Australia’s Four Nations cam- Referees: M Cecchin, G Morris paign to have further surgery. Raiders are cautious Ethan Lowe on the attack for the North Queensland Cowboys during last night’s dour NRL premiership clash at Campbelltown Stadium in Sydney Picture: MARK EVANS CANBERRA are bracing themselves axed NSW five- eighth Josh Reynolds to take Cowboys bore their way to record winning streak his State of Origin omission out on them when they host Canterbury today. Reynolds TODD BALYM FOR ALL THE LATEST With their Test props Matt apart with his pinpoint kicking Granville, an error by the full- was controversially left out of NEWS, SCORES AND Scott and James Tamou plus game and leading the way with back James Tedesco fielding Laurie Daley’s NSW side after IT WAS club history for North HIGHLIGHTS, VISIT halves Johnathan Thurston 225m from 20 runs. the kick, a loose offload in a a tumultuous start to the sea- Queensland and for all but and Michael Morgan on Ori- Jason Taumalolo made a tackle by Kane Linnett and son that has included two sus- three minutes it looked like gin duty, the Cowboys were shock return from a knee in- then Antonio Winterstein div- pensions and a major injury. being a slice of rugby league expected to be cannon-fodder jury to be impressive up the ing across the line. Second-rower Tony Williams, history too. for the young Tigers outfit. middle while Ben Hannant It meant that the Cowboys who played one game for The Cowboys last night reg- But just like the Baby Bron- and Gavin Cooper both led the secured a deserved win, but NSW last year, was overlooked istered a club record eighth ments in last night’s cos that came to Campbell- pack well in the absence of they missed out on the history as well. Raiders skipper Jarrod straight NRL win with an 8-0 Campbelltown encounter. town in 2002 minus nine their Test engine room. that had statisticians franti- Croker hoped a couple of his win over the Wests Tigers but Thankfully for Cowboys Origin stars and walked away It wasn’t until the 77th min- cally searching through their own teammates will also be the manner and scoreline will coach Paul Green most of the upset winners, the Cowboys ute that the Cowboys broke record books. extra motivated by their rep- be remembered long after this ugly football came from the were determined to snatch a the tryless deadlock with a Had it not been for that try resentative snubbing. Five- winning streak is surpassed. home side, with his men simply memorable win. piece of play that was just as it would’ve been just the fourth eighth Blake Austin, who is There have been some ugly grinding their way to an im- And they did it the hard ugly as the rest of the game but 2-0 final scoreline in 107 years eligible for NSW, has been wins in rugby league, but some portant victory and a special way, by tackling themselves to somehow came up with points. of rugby league with those one of the in-form players this of those look like Elle Mac- moment in the club’s 20-year a standstill and with fullback It started with a spilled ball other results coming in 1914, season, while Josh Papalii was Pherson in comparison to mo- history. Lachlan Coote slicing them at the play-the-ball by Jake 1931 and 1965.
Recommended publications
  • Position Australia Cook Islands England Fullback Billy Slater

    Position Australia Cook Islands England Fullback Billy Slater

    Position Australia Cook Islands England Fullback Billy Slater Johnathan Ford Sam Tomkins Wing Darius Boyd Anthony Gelling Josh Charnley Centre Greg Inglis Geoff Daniella Jack Reed Centre Justin Hodges Keith Lulia Kallum Watkins Wing Brett Morris Dominique Peyroux Ryan Hall Five Eighth Johnathan Thurston Leon Panapa Kevin Sinfield (c) Halfback Cooper Cronk Issac John Richie Myler Prop Paul Gallen Tinirau Arona James Graham Hooker Cameron Smith (c) Daniel Fepuleai James Roby Prop David Shillington Tere Glassie (c) Eorl Crabtree Second Row David Taylor Zane Tetevano Sam Burgess Second Row Sam Thaiday Brad Takairangi Gareth Ellis Lock Luke Lewis Zeb Taia Jamie Jones-Buchanan Interchange Daly Cherry Evans John Puna George Burgess Interchange Ben Hannant Fred Makimare Rangi Chase Interchange James Tamou Sam Mataora Gareth Hock Interchange Anthony Watmough Karl Temata Adrian Morley Reserve Robbie Farrah Aaron Cannings Ben Westwood Reserve Josh Morris Drury Low Tom Briscoe Reserve Glenn Stewart Neccrom Areaiiti Jonny Lomax Reserve Matthew Scott Nathaniel Peteru-Barnett Sean O'Loughlin Reserve Ryan Hoffman Dylan Napa Michael Mcllorum Reserve Nate Myles Tupou Sopoaga Leroy Cudjoe Reserve Todd Carney Samuel Brunton Rob Burrow Coach Tim Sheens David Fairleigh Steve Mcnamara Fiji France Ireland Italy Jarryd Hayne Tony Gigot Greg McNally James Tedesco Lote Tuqiri Cyril Stacul John O’Donnell Anthony Minichello (c) Daryl Millard Clement Soubeyras Stuart Littler Dom Brunetta Wes Naiqama (c) Mathias Pala Joshua Toole Christophe Calegari Sisa Waqa Vincent
  • Round 8 2021 Row Volume 2 · Issue 8

    Round 8 2021 Row Volume 2 · Issue 8

    The FRONT ROW ROUND 82021 VOLUME 2 · ISSUE 8 Stand by your Mann Newcastle's five-eighth on his side's STATS season defining run of games ahead Two into one? Why the mooted two-conference NOT system for the NRL is a bad call. GOOD WE ANALYSE EXACTLY HOW THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS INFLUENCED THE GAME INSIDE: NRL Round 8 program with squad lists, previews & head to head stats, Round 7 reviewed LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM AUSTRALIA’S LEADING INDEPENDENT RUGBY LEAGUE WEBSITE THERE IS NO OFF-SEASON 2 | LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 8 What’s inside From the editor THE FRONT ROW - VOL 2 ISSUE 8 Tim Costello From the editor 3 Last week, long-serving former player and referee Henry Feature What's (with) the point(s)? 4-5 Perenara was forced into medical retirement from on-field Feature Kurt Mann 6-7 duties. While former player-turned-official will remain as part of the NRL Bunker operations, a heart condition means he'll be Opinion Why the conference idea is bad 8-9 doing so without a whistle or flag. All of us at LeagueUnlimited. NRL Ladder, Stats Leaders. Player Birthdays 10 com wish Henry all the best - see Pg 33 for more from the PRLMO. GAME DAY · NRL Round 8 11-27 Meanwhile - the game rolls on. We no longer have a winless team LU Team Tips 11 with Canterbury getting up over Cronulla on Saturday, while THU Canberra v South Sydney 12-13 Penrith remain the high-flyers, unbeaten through seven rounds.
  • Nrl 2018 Trading Cards

    Nrl 2018 Trading Cards

    Common Cards Pearl Series BRISBANE BRONCOS GOLD COAST TITANS NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS 001 PS 001 Broncos Checklist 041 PS 041 Titans Checklist 081 PS 081 Cowboys Checklist 121 PS 121 Dragons Checklist 002 PS 002 Darius Boyd 042 PS 042 Dale Copley 082 PS 082 Gavin Cooper 122 PS 122 Jack de Belin 003 PS 003 Jordan Kahu 043 PS 043 Anthony Don 083 PS 083 Kyle Feldt 123 PS 123 Tyson Frizell 004 PS 004 Andrew McCullough 044 PS 044 Jarryd Hayne 084 PS 084 Jake Granville 124 PS 124 Timoteo Lafai 005 PS 005 Josh McGuire 045 PS 045 Konrad Hurrell 085 PS 085 Coen Hess 125 PS 125 Nene Macdonald 006 PS 006 Anthony Milford 046 PS 046 Ryan James 086 PS 086 Michael Morgan 126 PS 126 Cameron McInnes 007 PS 007 Corey Oates 047 PS 047 Nathan Peats 087 PS 087 Justin O’Neill 127 PS 127 Jason Nightingale 008 PS 008 James Roberts 048 PS 048 Kevin Proctor 088 PS 088 Matthew Scott 128 PS 128 Joel Thompson OF THE GAME FACES 009 PS 009 Korbin Sims 049 PS 049 Ashley Taylor 089 PS 089 Jason Taumalolo 129 PS 129 Paul Vaughan 010 PS 010 Sam Thaiday 050 PS 050 Jarrod Wallace 090 PS 090 Johnathan Thurston 130 PS 130 Gareth Widdop CANBERRA RAIDERS MANLY WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES PARRAMATTA EELS SYDNEY ROOSTERS 011 PS 011 Raiders Checklist 051 PS 051 Sea Eagles Checklist 091 PS 091 Eels Checklist 131 PS 131 Rooster Checklist 012 PS 012 Blake Austin 052 PS 052 Daly Cherry-Evans 092 PS 092 Nathan Brown 132 PS 132 Mitchell Aubusson 013 PS 013 Shannon Boyd 053 PS 053 Apisai Koroisau 093 PS 093 Bevan French 133 PS 133 Boyd Cordner 014 PS 014 Jarrod Croker
  • Sir Peter Leitch Club at MT SMART STADIUM, HOME of the MIGHTY VODAFONE WARRIORS

    Sir Peter Leitch Club at MT SMART STADIUM, HOME of the MIGHTY VODAFONE WARRIORS

    Sir Peter Leitch Club AT MT SMART STADIUM, HOME OF THE MIGHTY VODAFONE WARRIORS 21st September 2016 Newsletter #140 By David Kemeys Former Sunday Star-Times Editor, Former Editor-in-Chief Suburban Newspapers, Long Suffering Warriors Fan RIKEY DID the Vodafone Warriors get hammered at the weekend. The constant theme was that we Cneed a player clearout. That is hardly groundbreaking stuff, but what was, was that players were named. Hugh McGahan singled out Manu Vatuvei and Ben Matulino, arguing both had failed to live up their status as two of our highest paid players. The former Kiwi captain said Warriors coach Stephen Kearney could make a mark by showing the pair the door, and proving to the others that poor performances won't be tolerated. “Irrespective of his standing, Manu Vatuvei has got to go,” McGahan told Tony Veitch. “And again, irre- spective of his standing, Ben Matulino has got to go. They have underperformed. If you're going to make an impact I'd say that's probably the two players that you would look at.” Bold stuff, and fair play to the man, he told it like he saw it. Kearney, on the other hand, clearly doesn’t see it the same way, since he named both in the Kiwis train-on squad, and while he acknowledged they had struggled this year, he backed himself to get the best out of them. In fact he went further, he said it was his job. “That's my responsibility as the coach, to get the individuals in a position so they can go out and play their best.
  • Official E-Programme

    Official E-Programme

    OFFICIAL E-PROGRAMME Versus Castleford Tigers | 16 August 2020 Kick-off 4.15pm 5000 BETFRED WHERE YOU SEE AN CONTENTS ARROW - CLICK ME! 04 06 12 View from the Club Roby on his 500th appearance Top News 15 24 40 Opposition Heritage Squads SUPER LEAGUE HONOURS: PRE–SUPER LEAGUE HONOURS: Editor: Jamie Allen Super League Winners: 1996, 1999, Championship: 1931–32, 1952–53, Contributors: Alex Service, Bill Bates, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2014, 2019 1958–59, 1965–66, 1969–70, 1970–71, Steve Manning, Liam Platt, Gary World Club Challenge Honours: 1974–75 Wilton, Adam Cotham, Mark Onion, St. Helens R.F.C. Ltd 2001, 2007 Challenge Cup: 1955–56, 1960–61, Conor Cockroft. Totally Wicked Stadium, Challenge Cup Honours: 1996, 1997, 1965–66, 1971–72, 1975–76 McManus Drive, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 Leaders’ Shield: 1964–65, 1965–66 Photography: Bernard Platt, Liam St Helens, WA9 3AL BBC Sports Team Of The Year: 2006 Regal Trophy: 1987–88 Platt, SW Pix. League Leaders’ Shield: 2005, 2006, Premiership: 1975–76, 1976–77, Tel: 01744 455 050 2007, 2008, 2014, 2018, 2019 1984–85, 1992–93 Fax: 01744 455 055 Lancashire Cup: 1926–27, 1953–54, Ticket Hotline: 01744 455 052 1960–61, 1961–62, 1962–63, 1963–64, Email: [email protected] 1964–65, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1984–85, Web: www.saintsrlfc.com 1991–92 Lancashire League: 1929–30, Founded 1873 1931–32, 1952–53, 1959–60, 1963–64, 1964–65, 1965–66, 1966–67, 1968–69 Charity Shield: 1992–93 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy: 1971–72, 1975–76 3 VIEW FROM THE CLUB..
  • Learning Pack 3

    Learning Pack 3

    Learning Pack 3 Wordsearch Saints 9’s Fantasy Squad Challenge Saints 9’s Fantasy Squad Challenge (for younger Mathematicians) Anagrams Stadium Challenge Crossword Super League Stadium Wordsearch E Q S G K C L T Z H N C N D S U L L E A C R D E S E A E G E V Q G A E O O A F T W K J M N E U G N P L D M T M C E M O O L P Q M U I K O W I R K S T J L K A M N J C R W O A Z R S L E L I G W S E Y I Q V T H Q L B R L G U E L S B K E N G L E Q E U Q Y L I M O N N R I D W Y I A U A O K R V H P R U A I L D N T A J B E L L A A D R L H N O G A B T J L E R D A W L M T M N S I D G N U K Z N H A G I L B E R T B R U T U S E H P Q X Q M U I D A T S W D U M AJBELL BELLEVUE DWSTADIUM GILBERTBRUTUS HALLIWELLJONES HEADINGLEY KCOM KIRKLEES LAMPORT MENDAHOSEJUNGLE NEWCRAVENPARK TOTALLYWICKED Saints 9’s Fantasy Squad Challenge Saints have been invited to take part in a Rugby League 9’s competition and you are the coach! You can take 13 of the current squad to the competition with you but are only allowed to spend £1,150,000 which means you might not be able to take all the big Saints stars! Each player has been allocated a price and it is up to you to pick 13 players for £1,150,000 or less but who will you choose? The competition requires you to name your squad in the following way – 5 backs 2 half backs 5 forwards Good luck in picking the best, strongest, fastest, most skilful squad you can! Backs Half Backs Forwards Makinson £150,000 Lomax £150,000 Thompson £125,000 Coote £125,000 Fages £125,000 LMS £100,000 Grace £125,000 Roby £100,000 Walmsley £100,000
  • Cooper Recovers from Blunder to Turn Into Cowboys' Saviour Tigers

    Cooper Recovers from Blunder to Turn Into Cowboys' Saviour Tigers

    SPORT sundayterritorian.com.au Cooper recovers from blunder to turn into Cowboys’ saviour FORWARD Gavin Cooper an embarrassing deemed himself with a try be- The Titans got the penalty Graham, his 10th of the TITANS 20 went from villain to hero as blunder late in fore Cowboys’ centre Willie after replays showed Tamou season, and to centre Brent North Queensland regained the first half Tonga sealed the win with his slapping Minichiello in the Tate who muscled his way COWBOYS 28 fourth position on the NRL when he fumbled 76th-minute try. face with an open hand as he over in the 47th minute, al- NORTH QUEENSLAND 28 (A ladder with a gripping 28-20 the ball after gal- The match finished with ri- was getting to his feet after lowed the Cowboys to grab Graham 2 G Cooper B Tate W Tonga tries M Bowen 4 goals) d victory over a luckless Gold loping across the val forwards Mark Minichiel- a tackle. the lead 18-14. GOLD COAST 20 (W Zillman 2 S Coast at Skilled Park Gavin Cooper Titans’ try line. lo and Cowboys interchange The Titans went to the The Titans have now lost Michaels tries S Prince 4 goals) at last night. But with the Titans cling- James Tamou swinging break 14-6 ahead after Coo- their past five home games Skilled Park. Referees: Jared Maxwell, Henry Perenara. Crowd: Cooper had been looking ing to a 20-18 lead Cooper, punches, then having words per’s bombed try. since beating the Sydney Roo- 15,741. for somewhere to hide after with 10 minutes left, re- after the full-time siren.
  • THE 300 CLUB (39 Players)

    THE 300 CLUB (39 Players)

    THE 300 CLUB (39 players) App Player Club/s Years 423 Cameron Smith Melbourne 2002-2020 372 Cooper Cronk Melbourne, Sydney Roosters 2004-2019 355 Darren Lockyer Brisbane 1995-2011 350 Terry Lamb Western Suburbs, Canterbury 1980-1996 349 Steve Menzies Manly, Northern Eagles 1993-2008 348 Paul Gallen Cronulla 2001-2019 347 Corey Parker Brisbane 2001-2016 338 Chris Heighington Wests Tigers, Cronulla, Newcastle 2003-2018 336 Brad Fittler Penrith, Sydney Roosters 1989-2004 336 John Sutton South Sydney 2004-2019 332 Cliff Lyons North Sydney, Manly 1985-1999 330 Nathan Hindmarsh Parramatta 1998-2012 329 Darius Boyd Brisbane, St George Illawarra, Newcastle 2006-2020 328 Andrew Ettingshausen Cronulla 1983-2000 326 Ryan Hoffman Melbourne, Warriors 2003-2018 325 Geoff Gerard Parramatta, Manly, Penrith 1974-1989 324 Luke Lewis Penrith, Cronulla 2001-2018 323 Johnathan Thurston Bulldogs, North Queensland 2002-2018 323 Adam Blair Melbourne, Wests Tigers, Brisbane, Warriors 2006-2020 319 Billy Slater Melbourne 2003-2018 319 Gavin Cooper North Queensland, Gold Coast, Penrith 2006-2020 318 Jason Croker Canberra 1991-2006 317 Hazem El Masri Bulldogs 1996-2009 316 Benji Marshall Wests Tigers, St George Illawarra, Brisbane 2003-2020 315 Paul Langmack Canterbury, Western Suburbs, Eastern Suburbs 1983-1999 315 Luke Priddis Canberra, Brisbane, Penrith, St George Illawarra 1997-2010 313 Steve Price Bulldogs, Warriors 1994-2009 313 Brent Kite St George Illawarra, Manly, Penrith 2002-2015 311 Ruben Wiki Canberra, Warriors 1993-2008 309 Petero Civoniceva Brisbane,
  • Warriors' Win a Wee Relief, but Russell's Relief No Joke

    Warriors' Win a Wee Relief, but Russell's Relief No Joke

    press.co.nz Out of the shadows Ben Smith a special utility for ABs B17 THE PRESS, Wednesday, June 5, 2013 B18 RUGBY LEAGUE Maroons set to make it eight Quite remarkably, because Queensland cussions with the referees, Smith rarely will be gunning for their eighth- KEY MATCH-UP puts a foot wrong. consecutive series victory, NSW look like If NSW are to win, they will need Rob- starting favourites for the first State of bie Farah to shade the Queensland and Origin grudge match in Sydney tonight Australian skipper. Queensland boast five players who Smith said yesterday that Thurston is will lay serious claims to joining the still not feeling 100 per cent. exclusive Immortals club in retirement. The play-maker has been hampered One of them, South Sydney’s Greg by a virus since Sunday. Inglis, is the game’s most in-form strike ‘‘Johnathan is still a little bit dusty,’’ weapon. Smith said. Inglis has barged, blasted and ‘‘He looks like he’s on the mend but sprinted his way to the top of the Dally M we’ll see how he goes at training and rankings this season — and, along with hopeful he’ll be right to go on Wednesday Cameron Smith, Billy Slater, Cooper night.’’ Cronk and Johnathan Thurston, will Thurston, could break camp if his spearhead the Maroons attack. Robbie Farah (NSW), left, and Cameron partner, Samantha, goes into labour with Thurston, virus and the impending Smith (Queensland) are benchmark their first child. birth of his first child notwithstanding, players for their teams tonight.
  • GRAND, DADDY Thurston and the Cowboys Cap a Sensational Year for Queensland

    GRAND, DADDY Thurston and the Cowboys Cap a Sensational Year for Queensland

    Official Magazine of Queensland’s Former Origin Greats MAGAZINEEDITION 26 SUMMER 2015 GRAND, DADDY Thurston and the Cowboys cap a sensational year for Queensland Picture: News Queensland A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN AT this time of the year, we are Sims and Edrick Lee is what will help home on Castlemaine Street around the normally thinking of all the fanciful deliver us many more celebrations in time of the 2016 Origin series. things we want to put onto our the years to come. It was the dream of our founder, the Christmas wishlist. Not all of those guys played Origin great Dick “Tosser” Turner, that the But it is hard to imagine rugby league this year, but they all continued their FOGS would one day have their own fans in Queensland could ask for much education in the Queensland system to premises, and the fact we now have it is more than what was delivered in an ensure they will be ready when they are one of the great successes we can incredible 2015 season. called on in the next year or so. celebrate as an organisation. Our ninth State of Origin series win Planning for the future has been a While we have been very happy in 10 years, a record-breaking win huge part of Queensland’s success over during our time at Suncorp Stadium, over the Blues in Game 3, the first the past decade, and it is what will that we are now so close to moving into all-Queensland grand final between ensure more success in the future.
  • We Celebrate the NRL's Departing Class of 2020

    We Celebrate the NRL's Departing Class of 2020

    FEATURE - RETIRING & DEPARTING PLAYERS A lasting legacy We celebrate the NRL's departing class of 2020 lose to 2,700 games of NRL experience will finish up at CHRIS LAWRENCE the end of the home-and-away season this weekend. Holding the records as the equal leading try-scorer (84) and youngest player to debut (17-years-old) for the Wests Tigers, Chris Lawrence For many, the final whistle will bring a close to wonderful showed remarkable determination to come back from several injuries Ccareers. Some will progress on to the finals. Others will head overseas that threatened to prematurely end his career. Finishing up as a in pursuit of new challenges. one-club player with the joint venture, the 31-year-old centre-turned- second rower represented Australia on six occasions. Each of these players has left an impression on the NRL and will be 253 NRL Games (Wests Tigers: 2006-2020) missed by clubs and supporters alike. NRL Debut: Wests Tigers 20 v Brisbane Broncos 6 - Round 21, 2006 (Wing, #18) From everyone at League Unlimited, we would like to extend our admiration and thanks to the departing class of 2020. JOEL THOMPSON Leaving the NRL as one of the most respected players in the league, DARIUS BOYD Joel Thompson gave great service to Canberra, St George Illawarra Excelling for club, state and country over the past 15 seasons, and Manly over the course of 13 seasons. Granted a release from the Darius Boyd finishes as the ninth most capped player in premiership final year of his contract to join English powerhouse St Helens, the history.
  • 36 Years Old 2018 KING GAL and Still the NRLCEO MVP

    36 Years Old 2018 KING GAL and Still the NRLCEO MVP

    SEASON GUIDE 36 years old 2018 KING GAL and still the NRLCEO MVP... 500+ Player Stats Team Previews Top 100 from 2017 Ask The Experts Rookie Watch Super League Scouting NRLCEO.com.au - $10.00 25 METRE EATERS INTRODUCTION Welcome CEOs, Table of Contents Broncos........................................ 14 2018 marks the sixth year of producing ‘The Bible’ – we can’t believe it! What started off as a bit of office procrastination over the Christmas period has now (Click on any link below to go straight to the page) Bulldogs....................................... 16 blossomed into what you see before you here – the ultimate asset for success in NRLCEO! We have been busy this off-season scouring news articles, blogs and forums Tips From The Board Room.............................. 3 Cowboys...................................... 18 for any ‘gold’ that can be used in the draft. After all, knowledge is power and in purchasing this Guide, you have made the first step towards NRLCEO success! Steve Menzies Stole Our Name......................... 4 Dragons........................................ 20 We can’t wait for the NRL season to kick off and as loyal NRLCEO fans, we are certain that you can’t wait for your respective drafts – arguably the best time Eels............................................... 22 of the year! Interview with the Champion............................. 5 A big thank you goes to the small NRLCEO Crew that helps put this Guide Knights......................................... 24 together – there’s only four of us! Our graphic designer, Scott is the master Supporters League............................................ 6 of the pixel. He’s given the Season Guide a real professional look. If you like his work and want to hire him for some design services, then check out Panthers......................................