22 SPORT MONDAY MAY 4 2015 Daley impressed as Moylan shows his class in Country’s win

DEAN RITCHIE The Penrith and City full- will depend on the halves.” for the last year now. He cer- “He reminds me so much of mention to City halfback Blake back yet again showed he can Dugan on one wing and tainly has a lot of skill.” at a young Austin, who scored a hat-trick NSW coach last lift to another level with Moylan at is a strong Moylan is a fine attacking age,” Johns said on Channel of tries. night described fullback Matt aplomb. chance. player, and the NSW camp are Nine. It is unlikely however Aus- Moylan as “a very classy play- Barring injury, Josh Dugan Moylan did though have aware they need to replace Jar- “The stories you hear about tin would be considered al- er.” Daley’s not wrong. is certain to be chosen in the some defensive issues yester- ryd Hayne with someone who how much he loves getting to though no halfback is really Moylan moved a small step Blues side for I day, a problem the NSW camp can generate points. training, he’s the first to train- demanding selection in the No. closer to NSW Origin selec- on May 27 at ANZ Stadium – noticed. Immortal ing and last one to leave. I love 7 jumper. tion with a robust performance but where remains the “Matt is a very classy play- went as far yesterday to com- hearing those stories. Daley could look at playing in Country’s 34-22 win over question. er,” Daley said. pare Moylan with Queensland “I am blown away with how two halfbacks – Trent Hodkin- City yesterday in Wagga When asked where Dugan “He has been around rep- and Kangaroos great Darren much time he has got.” son and – in Wagga. would play, Daley said: “That resentative teams and players Lockyer. Daley also gave special his halves. Alice magic Hoo-Roo touch: title three-peat ALICE Springs claimed their third straight championships time after at the NT Touch Football Titles, with a four-point win over Palmerston and Rural. Led by captain Jack Cas- pani, Alice Springs scored seven tries to Palmerston’s Kiwis seal three, with his brother Kelvin Caspani named MVP for the tournament. Palmerston and Rural’s women looked like delivering the state title when their upset Test glory semi-final win over Katherine put them face to face with cross-town rivals Darwin Blue CHRIS GARRY in the final. But Kiah Hazel’s 12 single try was no match for THE era of Kangaroos domi- Darwin Blue’s eight, with Cait- nance has officially ended and NEW ZEALAND lyn Costello top scoring with the international careers of 26 three tries and Charlene Boyd several Australian greats and AUSTRALIA with two. coach are set to Tries: S Thaiday, W Chambers In the under-18 mixed com- follow suit. Goals: J Thurston 2 petition, Darwin City Mus- New Zealand shocked the NEW ZEALAND tangs came from behind to Kangaroos 26-12 at Suncorp Tries: M Vatuvei 2, S Johnson, S down Alice Springs, despite Kenny-Dowall Stadium in front of 32,681 fans. Goals: S Johnson 5 being down two tries at half- The result will surely cost time. Double tries from Clancy several high profile players Dorman and Jordan Carriera their jobs. their much younger team has helped the Mustangs turn Australia conceded 26 combinations and confidence around their game to win 7-5. points in the first half, the most after winning last year’s Four More than 20 teams came in the team’s history. Nations final 22-18. from across the Territory, in- It was New Zealand’s first They can claim the world cluding remote areas of Arn- win in a mid-season Test since No.1 status with end-of-year hem Land, to vie for the titles. 1998. Test victories over The Kiwis have now beaten while the Aussies work on Australia three times in a row, their suntans. Big Mal liking the first time they have achiev- The contract of Kangaroos ed that since 1952-53. coach Tim Sheens expires at idea of McGuire New Zealand’s pack domi- year’s end. nated the 2013 World Cup He began coaching the side for Origin side champions, who had no excus- in 2009 after their 2008 World es with the majority of players Cup loss under . QUEENSLAND coach Mal available for selection. Australia does not know if Meninga has given the great- The Kiwis rumbled up the they want to focus on the est indication yet Josh field on the back of several World Cup by picking players McGuire will claim a Maroons 60m sets in the first half as in their mid-20s or hope that debut by stating it is “nearly they shot to a 26-6 lead after last night’s veterans such as time” for the Brisbane enforcer 40 minutes, a lead that ult- , , Nate to get a call-up for State of imately won them the game. Myles and Corey Parker pull Origin I on May 27. Australia fielded six players through. Samoan international aged above 30 and two players For more than a year the McGuire, 25, heads the list of who will turn 30 this year but Kiwis have been vocal about forwards being considered by omitted centre , ignoring in Meninga and Maroons select- who will not be available for favour of the younger Shaun ors for Origin I in as the next World Cup. Johnson and Kieran Foran. Queensland aims to pick a The Kiwis decided to focus New Zealand’s four-mem- pack that can overpower the on the World Cup before last ber spine has an average age of Trent Merrin of Australia is tackled by Kevin Proctor of New Zealand during the Kiwis’ 26-12 win in Blues on the slippery ANZ year’s trans-Tasman Test and 24 – Australia’s is 30. yesterday’s one-off trans-Tasman Test at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane Picture: GETTY IMAGES Stadium surface. CAN'T SEE IT IN THE PAPER? Check out for all the latest news, scores and highlights

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