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Volume 99. Rep Round. June 21-27 2018 Twitter &Facebook: @bigleaguemag

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Foxtel Now requires internet, data & a compatible device. Foxtel and some services not available to all homes. Foxtel marks are used under licence by Foxtel Management Pty Ltd. Blues squad: Josh Addo-Carr, Nathan KICKING PAMELA Cleary, Damien OFF WHALEY Cook,BoydCordner (c), , , Tyson RIDAYnight,afewbeers,watchingsome Frizell, Ryan James, FfootyonthehillatNorthSydneyOval. Luke Keary, David Tellme,doesitgetanybetterthanthat? Klemmer, James Andnotjustanyfooty,butStateofOrigin. Maloney, Latrell Twoteamsstackedwiththebesttalent Mitchell, Tyrone theirrespectivestatescanoffer–players Peachey, Matt Prior, whoarewillingtobruiseandbleedforthe James Roberts, Tariq region they represent. What. A. Dream. For Sims, James Tedesco, the first time the women will play under , theStateofOriginbanner.Previously Tom Trbojevic, thesecontestshavebeenknownasthe Paul Vaughan Interstate Challenge, but bringing the game Maroons squad: intotheOriginfamilygivesitanewlevel , Valentine of respect – because it’s not hard to figure Holmes,GregInglis out.Theseincrediblewomenarejustas (c), , toughandjustaspassionateabouteither , Cameron theblueormaroonjerseyasthemen.You’d Munster, Ben Hunt, have to be to endure so much to be able to Jarrod Wallace, laceontheboots.Mosthavetakenannual Andrew McCullough, leavefromfull-timejobstoattendcamps, Dylan Napa, Gavin dealt with injury, ignorance and so much Cooper, Felise more throughout the years. Only now we’re Kaufusi, Josh McGuire. startingtoseethemgettherecognition Interchange: Kalyn (and pay) they deserve, but there have been Ponga, , hundreds of women who have toiled to get Coen Hess, Jai Arrow. to this moment. Being broadcast live on both paid and free-to-air television would havebeenapipedreamafewyearsago. When and runontothefieldonFridaynight,they’ll be representing not only their states, but Inevitable injuries the women who worked to get them there. We’ve come so far to be able to witness the moment. force Origin shuffle Fyoualsowatchedthe2017WorldCup, Iyouwillbeequallyasexcitedtoseethe UEENSLAND selector Darren you’vegottodealwithatthislevel. PacficTestsatCampbelltownStadiumon Lockyersaysthere’snopoint Idon’tthinkthisistheworstinjury Saturday.Thesefournationsaresoproud QcomplainingabouttheMaroons’ list I’ve seen, but even if it was, what andsoexcitingtowatch,Itrulybelieveit’s horrorinjurytollasit’ssimplyapart canyoudo?You’vejustgottotryto one of the most moving events on the NRL of the game. pick the best replacements,” he said. calendar each year. The Maroons were ravaged by “Ourdepthhasbeentested,but injuries leading into the series opener adisappointmentforoneplayeris andthenewsisn’tmuchbetteraheadof an opportunity for someone else. Sunday’sgameatANZStadium.Michael Everything happens for a reason, Morgan (biceps) is likely to miss the rest By MARTIN and while it’s disappointing for of the season, Cowboys team-mate Matt GABOR someonetomissoutthroughinjury, @martinjgabor Scottwasn’tconsideredforselection it opens the door for someone who FEATURES duetoinjurywhileBillySlater(hamstring) thoroughly deserves the opportunity. 16-17 and Dylan Napa (ankle) have been named “Probably the most important thing to 18 MARCELO MONTOYA but are racing the clock to be fit. remember is that it doesn’t matter what 20-21 STATE OF ORIGIN NSWhavetheirownconcernsafterabrutal theteamlookslikeonpaper;it’saboutwhat 22 WELFARE MANAGERS clashatAllianzStadiumonFridaysawPanthers you’ve got between the ears and who wants 24 1999 ORIGIN CLASSIC prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard (jaw) ruled out it more on the night.” 38-39 NSW V QUEENSLAND fortherestoftheseries,LatrellMitchellwas Havingjustmissedoutonmakinghisdebutin 40-41 PNG V helpedfromthefieldonamedi-cab,while GameOne,KnightswunderkindKalynPongahas 42-43 V TONGA veteran James Maloney (sciatic nerve) is also been picked on the bench to replace Anthony 44-45 NZVENGLAND in some doubt. Milford. In his column last week, “WeknewMattScott’sbodywasstruggling, Blues great said he was UPFRONT 3-15 Dylan Napa picked up a knock and Michael relievedtheMaroonsdidn’tpickthefullback TEAM POSTERS 26-31 Morgandoesn’tlookgreat,soit’snotideal. and hoped he wasn’t picked until 2019. CLUB NEWS 32-34 Butitiswhatitis,”LockyertoldBig League. The Blues have also made some changes, “TheBlueshavetheirownissues–Reagan with Matt Prior named to replace Campbell- OTHER COMPS 46 Campbell-Gillard is a big loss for them, James Gillard, beating out fellow rookie Ryan James, RESULTS 48-49

Maloneylookedlikehepickedsomethingup ina20-mansquad.LukeKeary,whoison Smith Ellen COVER PHOTO: HANNAH PETERS/GETTY IMAGES andLatrellMitchellleftthefieldonamedi-cab standbyascoverforMaloney,hasalso so they have their own concerns. It’s something been named by coach . PHOTO:

Representative Round BIG LEAGUE 2018 3 McGillvary ready to prove himself again By STEVE MASCORD was feigning forgetfulness becausehethought ERMAINE McGilllvary says McGilllvary would Jhe’ll know where he stands respond to the indignity. with Wayne Bennett this “I catch him watching week as soon as the England me sometimes,” the coachgreetshiminDenver. Huddersfield man If Bennett doesn’t call says. “I’ll be sitting on him‘Jermaine’,he’llknow atablehavingajoke he’sgotsomeworktodo with someone. in keeping his wing spot “IfhethinksI’vecome away from challengers outofmylane,thatI’m for the historic clash getting too big for my with New Zealand at boots, I’m too confident, Sports Authority Field at he puts me down again. Mile High this weekend. He’ll be, like, ‘Jermaine Whiletheabsenceofso –what’syourlastname many big Kiwi names will again?’ and everyone will hold the attention of many start laughing. Australasian fans in the “He knows when to lead-up,oneofthestars reelmeinandheknows of last year’s World Cup when to leave me alone. has his own battles upon is expecting? I might as well go “He’s the best which to focus. outthereanddowhatIwant. coachI’veeverhad,hisman “BeforetheWorldCup,Iwas “Sothat’swhatIdid.Iplayed management is second to none.” getting loads of stick – I thought with the freedom and I went all Thisfixtureissupposedtotake ‘whathaveIdonewrong?’”the right. We didn’t win in the end, so place for two more years but NRL 30-year-old told Big League. thattookabitoftheglossoffit.” clubs have indicated they will not “Igotoutthereandthought McGillvary scored seven tries releaseplayersforitagain. ‘I’ve worked too hard in my and ran more metres than any WhileEngland’sstarsappearto career and where I’ve come player in the tournament. It was have stood up to their clubs over from to care what people think’. afarcryfromhisfirstexperiences releases, new Kiwis coach Michael “I said to myself when whichBennett,whomhethought Maguire was forced to name seven IwenttoAustralia‘what’sthe didn’t even know his name when newfacesinasidebereftofstars worstthatcanhappen?Iplay theyenteredcamptogether. including Roger Tuivasa-Sheck poorly and it’s what everyone It turns out the master coach and . JWH revved up for Kiwi return By MARTIN GABOR I’mreallyexcitedtohave‘Madge’ forced off early with an ankle [Maguire]onboardandI’mlooking injury, the front-rower took it OOSTERS enforcer Jared forwardtobringingthegame uponhimselftoleadthecharge RWaerea-Hargreaves says to Denver,” Waerea-Hargreaves through the middle, finishing he’s honoured to have retained told Big League. with 244 metres, 39 tackles hisspotintheKiwissideahead “I’maproudKiwiandI’dnever and eight tackle-breaks in of this weekend’s historic clash give up on playing for them, even astunning80-minutedisplay. against England in Denver. ifImissedoutonselectionthis “I just wanted to keep it The29-year-oldhasplayed timearound.Iwouldhavekept simpleandlayareallygood 22TestsforNewZealandsince doingmythingfortheRoosters platform, especially with Sio making his international debut becauseI’dliketothinkthatdoor Siua and his partner having in2009,buttherewerefearshe is always open.” a baby, and ‘Naps’ getting and several senior players could Any doubts over his inclusion injured pretty early,” he said. be overlooked with new coach were dispelled on Friday night “You take responsibility as Michael Maguire keen to blood as Waerea-Hargreaves claimed aleaderwhenthathappens rookies in his first game in charge. man-of-the-match honours as andyou’vejustgottotell

Matt King/Getty Images (McGillvary); Nathan Hopkins/NRLPhotos.com (James); “Thisisthepinnacleforus the Roosters downed Penrith. yourselftolift.Ijustdid Kiwi players. Playing for your With Sio Siua Taukeiaho my part for the team and country is an absolute honour. unavailable and Dylan Napa thankfully we got the result.” Regi Varghese Regi Varghese (Cup) PHOTOS:

The PNG Kumuls have 10 players who played in last year’s World Cup quarter-final against England. UU New South Wales

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OSES Mbye played his final game for MtheBulldogslastweekend,fittingly,at BelmoreSportsGround.Thestarfullback hasmadeamid-seasontransfertothe WestsTigersandwillplayforhisnewclub inRound16.Butbeforeheleft,Mbyegot tosaygoodbyetohisloyalfansatBelmore, and was joined by his family on the field afterwards. It was a sad ending for Mbye, with the Bulldogs beaten 32-10 by the Titans.

8 BIG LEAGUE 2018 Representative Round THIS WEEK IN HISTORY... By Will Evans ANDREW VOSS KIWIS ROUT 1971 AUSSIE TOURISTS NEWZealandcausedthebiggestinternationalrugbyleagueboiloverinyearsatAuckland’s CarlawPark,stunningAustralia24-3onaheavytrack. AHarryBath-coachedAustraliasidefeaturingBobFulton,BobMcCarthy,JohnSattler and captain was expected to easily account for an unheralded Kiwis line-up in the one-off Test. Butthehostsstormedtoa14-0half-timeleadandwentonwiththejobafterthebreak, wingerJohnWhittakerscoringtwotriesandpropHenryTatana–whowaspromptlysnapped up by Canterbury- for the following season – defying the conditions to boot six goals from seven attempts. HalfbackKenStirlingwasapopularmanofthematch. Australia’sonlytry,scoredbyParramattalockKeithCampbellinhissoleTestappearance, came inside the final 10 minutes. TheAustralianRugbyLeaguewasaccusedofpenny-pinchinginthewakeoftheembarrassing defeat after failing to send a selector with the touring squad. New Zealand would not defeat Australia again for 12 years.

BULLDOG BROTHERS: Graeme, Garry and Mark Hughes.

ORIGIN DECIDER ENDS 1999 IN HISTORIC DRAW IT was difficult to know how tofeelatfull-timeofthethird anddecidingStateofOrigin clashatSuncorpStadium. Queensland, having retained the shield, celebrated the 10-all draw –anOriginfirst–withthe vigourofavictory.NSW players looked equal parts dejected and bemused. As journalist Steve Mascordnoted:“Therewas an overwhelming feeling ofemptinessasacapacity 40,000-crowd filed out, NOT SO LOW-KEY: more content than jubilant.” celebrated the Thegameitselfwas draw like a win. grippingbuthardlyaclassic. Theteamscouldn’tbesplitathalf-timeasMaroons Paul Green’s try cancelled out Blues winger Matt Geyer’s opener. ThereturnofAdrianLamandDarrenLockyerprovedcrucialforQueenslandascaptainLam puthisfullbackoverforago-aheadtry,butGeyer’ssecondsquaredthescoreboardagainwith 10minutes left. Rather than set for a match-winning field goal attempt, the home side opted to

keepittightinwetconditionsandplayforthedraw. (Hughes); Newspix Whelan/NRLPhotos.com Colin (Maroons) Another tied result in the 2002 decider contributed to golden point’s introduction to

Origin football. PHOTO:

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NTERNATIONAL rugby league will be onshowthisweekend–andIcan’twait! IThere are several great representative matchesscheduledandI’mexcitedtobeat CampbelltownStadiumonSaturdaynightto seeFijifacePNG,andTongatakeonSamoa. It’s an amazing opportunity to expose the widerrugbyleaguecommunitytothepride andpassionthat’sondisplaywhenthePacific nationsfaceeachother. Therugbyleagueworldwasblownaway bythewaythePacificnationsplayedatlast year’sWorldCup.Oneofthehighlightswas thesuccessoftheTonganteamandhowthey progressed through their rounds. It was great toseethecolourandfanaticismthattheir supportersbringtoeachgame. Fijialsohadagreatrun,withthehighlight beingthe4-2victoryagainstNewZealandto progress to the semi-finals. This weekend’s games highlight the huge numberofPacificplayersplayingrugbyleague. FromtheNRLtoreservegradeandthejuniors, therearemanyPolynesianplayersfromthese islandcountries,andthisiswhyweneedmore international games. ObviouslythelikesofAustralia,England and New Zealand have been the powerhouses ofrugbyleagueforsuchalongtime,butthe game is now seeing the emergence of Pacific nationsthathavestrongrepresentationinthe NRL.Thelevelofcompetitionfromthesetier twonationsisgoingtobegreater. It’simportantthatweplaythesematches regularly. We need to find room in the calendar WHAT’S NEXT? tohaveaPacifictournamenteachyear,or Fijian players celebrate somethingofthatnature.Thesecountries their historic World Cup need the opportunity to play amongst win over New Zealand. themselves,butalsodeservethechanceto competeagainstthethreebigcountries. ofothergreatplayers.Thegameisgrowingat Huntersproveditcanbedone,winningthe Aboveall,rugbyleagueplayersshould suchafastratebecausetherearesomanytop grandfinalintheirfirstthreeyearsandthen aspiretorepresenttheircountry–evenif Fijian league players in the NRL. goingontothenationalfinallastyear,which it’sforatiertwonation.Theultimatedream ThefactthatallNRLgamesareshownacross was a huge achievement in such a short time. should always be to play for your nation. Fijihasalsobeenagiantboostforthegame Ifwecanimprovethepathways,hopefully Thesedays,StateofOriginseemstobe andiscreatingapublicinterestinthecode. wecanriseuptheworldstandingsaccordingly. thepinnacleoftherugbyleaguecalendar, The missing link for Fiji rugby league is We’re aiming for 2019, but if that doesn’t butIthinkthat’swrong.Thepinnacleshould the opportunity to expose local players to happen, we’ll definitely be trying for 2020. always be representing your country and a high level of competition. That’s why I’ve It’sinevitablethatit’llhappen,butatthe recognisingyourheritageintheinternational beenworkinghardforthepastfouryears moment it’s about putting the framework arena.I’dlovetoseeTestfootballbeingput to put together the Fiji NSW Cup bid, which togetherandwe’reworkinghardwithNSWRL atthetopforeveryrugbyleagueplayer. wouldbesimilartowhatthePNGHunters to ensure that all their requirements are met.

ThegameisrapidlygrowinginFijionthe have done in the Queensland competition. For now though, let’s celebrate international Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images back of the likes of , Semi Fijianplayersneedalocalpathwayin rugby league and enjoy the feast of matches

Radradra (before he left for rugby) and a host Australia’s second tier competition. The this weekend. Bring it on. PHOTO:

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UPCOMING ROUNDS

Making money 39 percentincreaseindistributionstoclubs TheNRLhasannounceda$27.8million and 17 per cent increase in funding to States. surplusinthefirstsixmonthsof2018, putting the organisation on track to meet its Sleeping under the stars target of a $45 million surplus for the year. Players who aren’t busy representing their state Theresultswerepresentedtoameetingof or country this weekend will probably take clubCEOsandChairslastFriday,following the opportunity to relax and unwind. However, acommitmentbyAustralianRugbyLeague RaiderspropSiaSoliolawillbedoinghisbitfor Commission Chairman Peter Beattie to be the community by participating in the Vinnies CEO transparent on the game’s finances. So Sleepout.The31-yearoldwillspendThursday farthisyear,theNRLhasrecordeda29 night sleeping outside to raise awareness about per cent increase in sponsorship revenue, the realities of homelessness in Australia. JUDICIARY WATCH

Reed Mahoney Dangerous Contact – Cameron Murray 1 Early plea 1 match Eels Head/Neck Rabbitohs Dangerous Contact – 2 Early plea 2 matches Warriors Head/Neck Cowboys Joseph Manu Dangerous Contact – Tyronne Phillips 1 Early plea 1 match Roosters Head/Neck Panthers Dangerous Contact – Joe Ofahengaue 1 Early plea Nil Sharks Head/Neck Broncos Joel Thompson High Tackle – 1 Early plea Nil Sea Eagles Careless Dragons Dangerous Throw Kane Linnett 1 Early plea Nil Warriors Cowboys David Klemmer Dangerous Contact – AJ Brimson 1 Early plea Nil Bulldogs Other Titans Lachlan Fitzgibbo Dangerous Contact – Tim Glasby 2 Guilty 2 matches Knights Head/Neck Storm

UU Queensland Billy Slater will play his 30th State of Origin game. UU The Blues will be aiming to wrap up a series at ANZ for just the fourth time (2003, 2004 and 2014).

Representative Round BIG LEAGUE 2018 15 Smashing success Jason Taumalolo has come a long way since making his NRL debut as a 17-year-old, butdespitealltheplauditshe’sachieved,thereareplentyofgoalsstillinhissights.

ULKING forward Jason Taumalolo wants some time in reserve grade before finding just stick to playing footy and steer clear of toleaveamarkonthegame–andnotjust his feet. the cameras,” Taumalolo says. Hon the field. Though he’s learnt how to handle it now, “I love the opportunity to compete at the Ofcoursehewantstobeknownasapowerful new pressures keep coming his way. highest level – that’s always been a dream of forward who charges hard and hits the defensive Since signing a lucrative 10-year deal with mine. There’s stuff that comes with that, like linelikeawrecking-ball,becauseafterallhis North Queensland and becoming one of the doing media and being on TV. I don’t mind it, nickname is ‘The Hulk’. game’s elite players, he feels it’s his duty to but if I had to pick, I’d rather just play footy.” Butthe2016DallyMmedallisthascometo maintain his form and stay at the top level. the realisation that there’s more to footy than “I’ve definitely learnt how to handle all the howwellyouplaywhenyoutaketothefield. pressure,” he says. Taumalolo doesn’t just want to leave his mark He wants to be remembered as a player “Having guys like ‘JT’ [] in the NRL – he also wants to have an impact on who terrorises opponents on the field, but and Matt Scott around has definitely helped the international stage. gains their respect after the full-time siren. – they’ve been the top players in the game for Having previously played 10 games for “Attheendofmycareeritdoesn’tmatter a while now. You obviously learn from them New Zealand, he sensationally quit the Kiwis ifIwasagoodplayerifIwasn’tagoodperson. how to handle the pressure. I’m trying to learn to represent Tonga in last year’s World Cup. IfIcanachieveboth,itwillbeawin-win,” as much as I can while they’re still in the game.” After the tiny Pacific island nation went on Taumalolo tells Big League. He may have grown up in New Zealand a fairytale run to the semi-finals, he announced “Obviously playing rugby league is all with Tongan heritage, but is home his international allegiance would remain with aboutbeingagoodplayer,butit’salsoabout for Taumalolo and he owes the Cowboys for Tonga indefinitely to honour his family heritage, being a better person.” helping him along the way. with both of his parents born in the country. Taumalolohashadsomeoff-fieldissues “They’ve helped me become the player “The World Cup last year, I’d never been alongtheway.Themostnotablebeingthe and the person I am today,” he says. a part of something like that before, it was infamous‘eggingcars’incident,whenheand “I’m truly grateful and I owe them for what a really special experience,” Taumalolo told ahandfulofjuniorCowboysteam-mateswere they’ve done for me in my career to this point.” Cowboys media. chargedwithtwocountsofwilfuldamagein The in-form lock is still close to “The following we had and the support we September, 2016. the beginning of his decade-long deal, had was overwhelming. It made our journey in Hewasslappedwithafineandtheclubtold so he knows he has to remain focused the World Cup that much more special. himtobeabetterrolemodel.Fromthatmoment and set goals to remain consistent. “To share it with a group of boys who hedecidedtoimprovehimselfasaperson. “I’ve still got a fair while to go, especially obviously sacrificed a lot to be a part of that “Likeotherplayerswhohavehadhiccups after signing a 10-year deal,” he laughs. group, I find it really hard to describe how alongtheroad,IthinkI’vecomealongway,” “In the short term I want to be in another proud I am of them all.” Taumalolo says. grand final and try and win another competition. And he doesn’t just want to leave a mark “Thatincidenttwoyearsagowasn’tgreat, In the long term I want to leave a good legacy for himself, he wants to see Tonga on the radar butIfeellikeI’vegrownuptobeoneofthe behind in the Cowboys jersey.” as a rugby league powerhouse. leadershere.That’sahugestepformyself.” Thanks to his reputation, Taumalolo knows “Myself, along with a number of other he has a greater responsibility on the field and players, have recommitted to Tonga because is aware teams will come after him specifically. we’re passionate about our heritage,” he says. Since Taumalolo arrived onto the scene as “Every team knows how I play and I’ve “We also want to help make international a teenager, he’s had an enormous weight of got a bit of a target on my back,” he says. rugby league stronger, and the best way for expectation on his shoulders – he was even “Opposition forwards will be coming at us to do that is by making Tonga a competitive touted as the next . He me, but it’s all about playing my own game.” team internationally. admits those types of pressures have affected With this reputation also comes more “I hope the governing bodies of the game him, and halted his NRL development early on. off-field responsibly, such as doing extra media follow suit by making sure Tonga and other Hannah Peters/Getty Images After making his NRL debut in 2010, it took sessions – something he’s not a big fan of. tier two nations have the opportunity to him several years to handle the pressure of “Obviously all the media stuff comes with play regular, meaningful games against

PHOTOS: being a first-grader, and he even had to spend playing footy, but if I had it my way I’d probably tier one nations.”

WithhisfirstNRLseasonandaWorldCupout oftheway,MarceloMontoyaiswell-equippedto do his club, his country and his family proud. By DARCIE ARCELOMontoyaisashumbleastheycome.Despiteearninghis McDONALD firstinternationalselectionbeforemakinghisNRLdebutand @DarcieMcDonald Mnow being one of the more recognisable names in the Fijian squad,hestillwasn’tcertainhewouldbeselectedforthisweekend’s PacificInvitationalmatch. Thehalf-Fijian,half-Chilean22-yearoldwillrepresenthisbirth countryfortheeighthtimeonSaturdayagainstaPapuaNew Guinea team starring his Bulldogs team-mate . “I’m really pumped for the game, playing for your countryisdifferent,it’ssomethingspecial.Playing Rhysewillbegoodtoo,he’sagreatplayersoitwillbe interesting.Iactuallydidn’tknowifIwasgoingtoget pickedthisyear,butwhenIdidIknewIwantedtodo theFijianjerseyproudmorethanever,”Montoya tells Big League. HemayhaveanametosuitaFormulaOnedriver, butMontoyagrewupinarugbyleaguehousehold. Histhreeolderbrothers;Albert,PoliandRusiallplayedrugbyleague and Rusi even had a stint with the . “All of my brothers played footy. My older brother played Jersey Flegg fortheMagpies,buthehadafewinjuriesthatsethimbackandthatwasitfor him,” Montoya says. Hisparentsweresports-madtoo.WhilehisChileandad,whomheisnamedafter, lovesrugbyleague,hedidn’tplay–buthisFijianmumRoLitianawasabudding netballer and is whom Montoya credits his athletic ability to. “Mum actually played netball for Fiji, she was the athlete out of my parents. I’d say that’s probably where I get my attributes from,” he says. The Bulldogs speedster wasn’t always destined to be making breaks down theright-edge.Heactuallyhadstintsinafewdifferentpositionsbeforefinding hishomeonthewing. “It’sfunny,growingupIwasasecond-rower.Idon’tknowwhathappened, IguessIjustshotup.ThenIendedupintheoutsidebacks,Iplayedabitofcentre andthenmovedouttothewing,whichiswhereIfeelbestat,”hesays. Montoyahadanoutstandingdebutseasoninfirstgradeandnowthathe’sin hissophomoreyear,he’ssettledintothedemandsoftop-levelfooty.Buthealso realiseshowdifferentthingsarenowthathe’snolongerarookie. “[Thisyearhas]been100percentdifferenttomyfirstseasoningrade.You needtobeplayingwelltokeepyourspot,sothere’salotmorepressureanditkeeps youonyourfeet.TheonethingI’velearnedthemostistryingtobeconsistentand puttingyourbestfootforwardeveryweek.Ijustneedtokeepmyheadupandkeep workinghardnomatterwhat,”hesays. ThisseasonhasbeenparticularlyhardduetotheBulldogs’inabilitytogainwinning momentum.Thelossesareboundtoaffectanyone’sconfidence,buthavingtheexperience ofplayersliketheMorrisbrothersandJoshJacksonaroundhimhashelpedMontoya. “It’shardtostayconfident,buttheolderboysarereallygoodathelpingoutwiththat. Losingisn’tthebestthing,it’sarollercoasterbecauseifyouloseonegameyou’redown andit’shardtogetbackup.Buttheboysarereallypositiveandconfident,whichhashelped mealot,”hesays. Fromthehumblebeginningsofaclose-knitfamily,towatchingtheirson,brotherand cousinrepresentFiji,theMontoyaclanhavebeenbyMarcelo’ssideeverystepoftheway anditwillbenodifferentwhenhetakesthefieldonSaturdaynight. “FromgrowingupinCampbelltowntowhereIamtoday,therearealotofpeopleout therethatwouldn’thaveexpectedmetobewhereIam.Alotofcreditgoestomyfamily, my partner Tayla and my close family friends that have supported me in every step of my journeyandwhowillbetheretosupportmeontheweekend.” Keegan Carroll/NRLPhotos.com PHOTO:

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PHOTOS: NRLPhotos.com (Profiles); QRLMedia (Gillmeister) M amazing step for us. us. an for was step itself in amazing that and doing men, was the he with what is us with doing was he tolearnfromhimwasincredible.What says. she out,” us help to time he tookituponhimselftogiveuphisown so staff, coaching the on wasn’t Gilly intocampwasamazing.Ithinkatfirst cherish. always she’ll one ofhavingaMaroonsgreatincampwas straightaway.” change a notice could and doitmuchbetternow’.Iwentbackto‘Britto’youknowwhatitfeelslikeandI’msureyou’llInoddedmyheadandhejustreplied‘nowrightinthemid-sectionandwindedme.walkedtowardseachotherandhegotmeinmylegssoIcouldpowerthrough.WethoughtIneededtouseabitmoredrive recalls. she up withBrittanyBreayleyandhecameover,” partnered I contact. making were we thepadssowecouldworkonwhere complete. near nowhere was punishment the Brander, for Sadly enough. bad been timesandallthegirlshadabitofalaugh.”becauseIwasn’texpectingit.Hediditafewhisshoulderintothebag,itrockedmewithnothingtoophysical,sowhenheput drive you through.Iwasjustexpectingawalkthrough when contact of point be first the should shoulder your how and impact no gain no pain, No ol ephm”Badrtells Brander him,” help could I andwhenhewasdemonstrating,heaskedifontacklingbagsthatyouwearonyourchest,gotustopartnerup.Onepartnerwouldput session ledbyQueenslandgreatTrevorGillmeister. tackling brutal a of end receiving the women’sStateofOriginclash,shewason H’ n fteget,s ob able be to so greats, the of one “He’s “Justbeingabletohave‘Gilly’comePainaside,Brandersaidtheexperience “Heaskedme‘didyoufeelthat?’and “Hesaidthatweweregoingwellbut without groups into split then “We Oneshotfrom‘theAxe’wouldhave initial the on work to trying was “He “Weweredoingadefensivedrillandhe sdt ihn u an u nthe in lead-uptoFridaynight’sinaugural but pain, out dishing to used is Brander Annette star AROONS i League Big . so there wasn’t that sense of excitement.” that night,buteveryonealreadyknewthescore later replays show They’d would they out. TV, miss pay on shown was it when have doesn’t family thing. My massive a that’s and free-to-air on live game. women’s the on views exposure, of andyoucandefinitelynoticechanging sort this get to used never We alongwaysinceI’vebeenintherepscene.themwhatwe’vegot,”Brandersays.we’reallrelishingthatandeagertoshowtogetoutthere.We’retheunderdogsand time. first the for League Fox and gamewillbeshownliveonChannelNine the considering especially upbeat, they remain but squad, the for feeling foreign a It’s rivals. southern their losing against streak two-game a snap to look they as outsiders the now are Queensland years, know.” now we techniques the them Whenwegobacktoourclubs,wecanteachthefinerdetailsreallystoodoutinourminds.havesomeoneofhiscalibregoingthroughstagesandhavedifferentskilllevels,sotohelp.We’veallcomeintofootyatdifferent tohaveplayedthegamesoitwasamassive Brander and Gillmeister. AXE: THE SWING “Thisisthefirsttimewe’vebeenshown come has league rugby “Women’s “Ithinkeveryoneisreallyexcitedandkeen 17 for rivalry the dominated Having players defensive best the of one “He’s ATNGABOR MARTIN andgreat otla oe so home, at Foxtel Coming full circle Themovetothebig smokeoftheNRLand the demands of first gradecanbetoughfor young stars to handle. Luckily, they don’t have to do it alone. By ANDREW MARMONT

Along for the ride LAYERS come from everywhere to chase club.Ofalltheafflictions,homesicknessisthe There’salsofacinguptotheintimidating theirNRLdreams.Fromsmallcountry onethatBlowershasseentimeandtimeagain. realityoftheirnewjobs.Adjustingtolife Ptowns, to regional centres and the Pacific “Everyone’s different, but they all go as an NRL footballer, which means pushing Islands, they all seek development opportunities. through homesickness, especially the themselves to their physical and mental Some go straight into first-grade, like Knights developmentboys,”hesays. limits, can take its toll. fullbackKalynPonga,whogrewupinremote “It’saboutbeingaware,sotheydon’tgo “The first month down here is pretty full Mt Isa in Queensland. toofardown.Yougettheoddonethatcomes on for them,” he says. Theshockofgoingfromaruralcommunity through who really struggles. We make them “Therearesomanynewthingsthey’re to the big smoke can be hard on young hopefuls awarethatthey’rethesameastheotherboys. hitwith.They’venevertrainedashardas chasingtheirdream–thisiswherewelfare It’saboutsupportingthemstrategically.” they’ve trained. It’s about dealing with training managersplaytheirpartinhelpingthenext Beingawayfromtheirsupportgroups sessions and the emotional side of that.” generation flourish on and off the field. – parents, families, close friends – can It’sthesuccessstoriesthatmakeall Andrew Blowers, a former All Black who beachallengeforanyone,notjustyoung this time and effort pay off. Take Storm works as the Storm’s player players. Blowers and his team ensure they try-scoring sensation Suliasi Vunivalu, who developmentandcultureadvisor,saysthe connectwithhomeasmuchaspossible. wasjustaschoolboywhenBlowersmethim. firstpartofhisroleishelpingplayersadapt It’s even more important for those “I remember taking him to get his visa done,” to life outside of their normal environment. youngsters from the Pacific Island nations Blowers says. “It’s about supporting the boys, as it’s whomightbestilllearningEnglish. “HewasjustayoungschoolboyfromFijiand amassivetransition,”hesays. “We ensure strong communication hadbeentoboardingschoolinNewZealandfor “Someboysarecomingfromcountryareas channelswiththeirparents,”Blowerssays. acoupleofyears. orNewZealand.Comingintoabigcity,there’s “Ifayoungguy’scomingfromFiji,itcanbe “Seeing him not only flourish outside of footy, alotofadaptingtoanewwayoflifedownhere tough. We encourage them to speak with their butperformatahighlevelinthetoughestrugby andgettingusedtothesizeoftheplace.” parentsorpartnerbackhome.Wegivethem leaguecompetitionintheworld,issomething Many younger players haven’t lived away strategies–likemakingsuretheyhaveaphone that makes you go, ‘that’s really neat. I’ve been from their families when they sign with an NRL available or connect to the internet via Skype.” part of these young men’s journeys.’”

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LEFT IT LATE: The Maroons, including debutant (right) celebrate their miraculous win. Never say die NewSouthWaleslookedtohaveclaimedafirst-upvictoryinthefirstOriginclashof a reunited NRL – before Queensland proved that persistence pays off. By MATT CLEARY

THE BUILD-UP: InthefirstStateofOrigin none-from-three but landed a field goal, and tucked-in shirt leaping about and punching fixturesincethegreatschismofSuperLeague, the Blues led 13-6 at the break. theairandlookingforsomeone,anyone, playersweredrawnfromafresh,ifvexed IN THE SECOND HALF: Queensland scored two whom to grip in a massive bear hug. 20-teamNationalRugbyLeague.Queensland tries early through Langer and debutant Steve COMMENTARY GOLD: trotted out nine Broncos and the Price, before Fittler’s try regained the lead for “Ikin! He’s pulled down by MacDougall. Sailor! coach, Wayne Bennett. Of the backline, only NSW. When Beaver Menzies scored late, the SailorgetsapassawayforLockyer!Lockyer wingMattSingwasnon-Brisbane–butwhat fatladywastuningupthetonsils–andthen towardthe30metreline.Langer!Langercomes asideitwas:WendellSailor,SteveRenouf, Queensland shushed her. to Brasher! Gets it away to Walters. Walters gets KevinWalters,AllanLanger,andayoungkid ITWASOVERWHEN:With the Blues up by five itaway!It’swithDarrenSmith!Hegetsitaway! ondebut–DarrenLockyer–formedtheback and attacking Queensland’s line with less than And going to ground on the 20 metre line is division.Theforwardpack,evenwithoutGorden twominutestogo,Johnsstabbedagrubber Lockyer.” –RayWarren. TallisandBradThorn,wasfearsome.There thatwould’veicedthefixturehaditrolledin- Queensland!Theywillnotliedown.It’swith was , Jason Smith and a raspy- goal.YettheballbouncedoffWayneBartrim Langer again. He’s 15 metres out. Lockyer is throated tackle hound, Gary Larson. and found Webcke. First play-the-ball, 90 put down. Now they’re 11 metres out. Sloppy TheBluesweretypicallyhot:LaurieDaley secondstogo,KevinWalterstookapuntand playtheball.Langer!It’swithJasonSmith.He wascaptainandfive-eighth.AndrewJohnswas hislong,floatingkickfellintospace.BenIkin, holdsitup.Walters!Hegetsitaway!Andthey’re halfback.CentreAndrewEttingshausenwas somehow,pouncedandwastackledonhalfway. over! Queensland are in! And the nudging33butstillstupid-fast.BradFittler The Maroons came from everywhere as the try-scoreris…TonieCarroll!”–Warren. playedlock,whileSteveMenziescouldn’tget Blues back-pedalled. From there, marvellous, “What a game of rugby league.” –Warren. astartaheadofNikKosefandDeanPay.Geoff hot potato rugby league, with the Maroons AFTERWARDS THEY SAID: Toovey was hooker. Paul ‘The Chief’ Harragon throwing the ball around, running, competing, “ItwasanothingkickbyKevvie.Wealllookedat aprop.Andthecoachwastheimmortal(ifnot untilafinal,slickexchangeofpasses–brilliant eachotherandthought–whatwasthat?Butit Immortal)TommyRaudonikis. giventhecircumstances–sawTonieCarrollgo floatedintoaspaceandBennyIkinranitdown.” Bill Harrigan refereed in front a boisterous over adjacent the posts with 47 seconds left. – Darren Lockyer. Friday night crowd of 36,070. Debutant Lockyer could’ve thrown the ball over, AND WAS WALLY MAN OF THE MATCH?

Phil Hillyard (Maroons), Hillyard Kapetanellis/NRLPhotos.com Chris Phil (Lockyer) IN THE FIRST HALF: Plenty. Tries to Daley, and the Maroons had a famous victory 24-23. No.HisMajestywasseveralyearsretired. and Rod Wishart, while Walters WE’LL NEVER FORGET: Queensland manager, Rather than best afield gong was awarded

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Bulldogs stillenjoyedtheraucoussupportfromtheBelmoreanddespiteasmallturnout,hejustgreattobebackinthewinner’scircle.”andwegotawayfromdoingthat,butit’shadthechancetoputourfootontheirthroatsecondhalf.Wemadesillyerrorsandwe Arrow anditdefinitelyshowedonthescoreboard,”thefirsthalf.Everyonereallysteppedup especially season, the of performances riddledsecondhalf.haveperformedbetterinamistake- could they said also lock old 22-year oneofhisteam’sbest.However,thewinoverastrugglingBulldogspackwas impressive Saturday’s believes Arrow JAI 32 BIG LEAGUE 2018 32 LEAGUE BIG “ItwasgreattocometoBelmoreand ItwasthefirsttimeArrowhadvisited the in structure our from away got “We “Ithoughtitwasoneofourbest (right) told i League. Big ersnaieRound Representative – DARCIE McDONALD – DARCIE adnl told Macdonald bit,” a popped of sort years. shoulder many as in PNG for Test beruledoutofhissecondPacific will Macdonald that confirmed thegame,anMRIonSunday half. first the in injury an sustaining despite match entire the through cameatacostafterheplayedwithatry,butthevictorytheDragons’winoverManly finished Macdonald NENE ek eadeso opposition.” of week, regardless toplaythebestwecanevery got we’ve so best, their bring to going are Teams back. on our target a have we and now again there We’re beat. to team weeks. two in withthestrugglingEelsnextup even complacency, for room no there’s knows Macdonald top, it.” on worked really and board on butthisyearwe’vetakenthatall our of mojoanddidn’tbounceback, bit a lost we year Last abettersidethanlastyear. they’re proves itself in that said winoverManly,andMacdonald the following ladder the of top butIwasstrugglingwithit.”halfanditfeltallrightattimes, second the for up it strapped Eryi h is afmy half first the in “Early Thoughhewaspositiveafter Teta ttetpi the is top the at team “The the to return their Despite way. long a come “We’ve the to returned Dragons The They weak. really was “It i League Big – DAVID PIEPERS . have tocover,” have said. he Reagan,butwe’rejustgoingto for terrible It’s people. cover to Moses [Leota].We’vealwaysbeenable will so and Test, the after Round. Rep the after arrive confident would reinforcements was and efforts, their for KaideEllisandJackHetherington spot. third in sit to Mansour Edwards,PeterWallaceandJoshawaytocoverthelikesofDylan found have but 2018 in injuries by ward. casualty packed the joined [jaw] Campbell-Gillard Reagan backedhisside’sdepthafter has Griffin Anthony COACH it’s Matty.” on, you can rely anyone there’s If bloke. deserving more a to happier forhim.Itcouldn’thavegone be couldn’t I level, that at gamesbeforeandhe’sperformedtwograndfinals,he’sbeeninbigaguylikeMattywho’splayedinandheadingintothegameatANZ,seasons,”Grahamsaid. of couple past the for game debut attheripeoldageof31. Blues his make to line in is and performers, consistent most winnerhasbeenoneofCronulla’sdebutinGameTwo. Origin of State his in succeed team-mateWadeGrahamtohasbeenstronglyendorsedby Prior Matt but squad, Fittler’s20-man Brad in bolter the was HE said. Martin to scratch,” finishingoursetsarejustnotup and errors many too enough, compete didn’t just We there. in back andcredittoWarriors,theyhung fight to long too took We lettingtheminonourright-edge. tries, back-to-back [conceding] started, we way the in disappointed errors. of defensiveeffortsandanumber first-half their to down result the putting wrong, went team his where exactly knew He fight. their for opponents his credited Townsville. in Warriors the to down going after games six in loss fifth their apiece,theCowboyssufferedDESPITEfinishingthreetries “[Viliame]Kikauwillbeback youngsters praised Griffin ThePanthershavebeenravaged “He’soneofourbestperformers“He’sbeenatthetopofhis premiership two-time The pretty are boys the know “I Five-eighthTeMaireMartin – DM – MG – MG THEYmayhaveletaleadslipagainst CRAIG Bellamy admitted one the Storm, but the Broncos showed of the reasons he decided to they are quick learners as they staved re-signwiththeStormfor off a Cronulla comeback to secure afurtherthreeseasonswas acrucialtwopointsaheadofthebye. hisunwillingnesstohaveto Brisbane exploded out of the blocks coach against club legends butonlysealedthewinlateinthecontest , Billy Slater thanks to winger Corey Oates’s heroics in and . thecorner.Theresultputsthemfourpoints “Itwould’vebeenhardtoleave clearoftheninth-placedRaiders,andwith theplayers,I’mveryclosetothe theirnextfivegamesinQueensland,they grouphereandthatwasoneof arewellpositionedtoqualifyforthefinals. thereasonsIdecidedtostay.It “Weweredisappointedwithoursecond would’ve been very hard to coach half against the Storm, so I was really proud againstguyslikeCameron,Billy of what we did when the Sharks got back and‘Hoffy’,whowereallhere to 16-all. We nailed our game plan in the when I started in 2003,” he said. final10minutesandthat’sreallypleasing “MelbourneStormwasthefirst forayounggroup,”BroncosskipperDarius club to give me the opportunity Boyd told Big League. tocoachatfirst-gradelevel,so “We’venowgotaweekoffwithour I certainly owe the club something Originguysawayandthenwe’vegotfour in that respect and I’m looking orfivegamesinarowathome,sothat forward to the next three years.” was a big win for us.” – MARTIN GABOR – MG

COACH is adamant last JARED Waerea-Hargreaves Sunday’s48-12losstoCanberra haslabelledlastweek’swin won’tdefinetheirseason.Itwas over the Panthers their best the ’ heaviest defeat at performance of the season. in 14 years, The Roosters never looked butClearyisconfidenthissidewill troubled as they claimed a 32-6 bounce back. winathomethathastheminthe “That’snotgoingtodefineour perfect position leading into the season,” Cleary said. bye and the Round 16 showdown “Theendofthegame,that’s againsttheStorminAdelaide. more mental than technical or “Itwasafull80-minuteeffort physical.Oncewelostcontactwith anditwasdefinitelyourbest thegamewelostfocusasagroup performance of the year,” Waerea- and as individuals.” Hargreaves told Big League. WestsTigerstooka12-10lead “Weknewwewereplaying into half-time, but failed to score abenchmarkteamthathas apointinthefinal40minutes. been playing quality football, “Wedidn’tcomeoutoftheshedsin sowehadtobringourbestand thesecondhalf.Whenyoufinishlike make sure we stuck to Roosters that it’s certainly not what we’ve been football. I’m really happy and about.It’sallwellandgoodtalking proudofthewin.Wecanrest aboutitbutallyoucandoisgetback up now, enjoy quality time with totrainingandput onadecentshow ourfamiliesandthenwe’vegot next time.” – MICHAEL BLOK a big game in .” – MG

THEBulldogswereunableto CONFIDENCE is what the Eels are has slammed the giveMosesMbyethefarewell missing according to coach Brad NRL for not registering 19-year- ACHANGEinclimatewasn’t they were hoping for at Arthur after his side succumbed old hooker Manase Fainu. The enough to derail the Warriors BelmoreSportsGround. totheir12thlossfortheseason. game’s governing body deemed as they eased past the Cowboys CoachDeanPaywas “We’re obviously down on theSeaEagleshadenough inbalmy27degreeconditions. disappointed in not only his confidence,” he said following hookers on their books and SimonManneringknewitwasn’t players’effortsduringthe the 42-24 loss to South Sydney. denied Fainu an NRL debut. his team’s best performance, but gamebutalsohowtheytrained “We’re not backing ourselves WithApiKoroisausidelined,the complimentedtheirresolvewhen leadinguptothematch. withourdefence.We’regoingto club will do everything they can to theCowboysfoundmomentumin “Thewaytheyturnedup,the have to work hard and try to come get the youngster on the field. the second half. way they trained during the week, up with some solutions.” “It’sgoingtobedifficultforus “We started really well, then it wasn’t good enough,” Pay said. Although the Eels won’t be tomakethesemi-finals,soI’dlove they came out and really took it to “I thought one of these was playinginthefinals,Arthur to be able to give the kid – who us at the start of the second half,” comingforawhile.We’vebeen believes his struggling side can isagenuinefirstgrader–11-12 Mannering said. competitivewhenwe’veplayed still turn their form around. weeks of first grade and lead him “I’mproudoftheguys.Itwasn’t ourbest,butwhatwedishedup “We’regoingtohavetodoalot into a pre-season,” Barrett said. pretty, but sometimes those are therewasn’tgoodenough.Ifeel of work on our edge defence and “I’mgoingtotrytogethim the most important ones to win, sorryforourfansthat sat there go from there.” – MB registered and I’ll keep knocking when you’re not playing your best,” and watched it.” – DM on the door.” – MB he said. –DM

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JOEYLeiluahaspraisedhisside’s forward pack after ’s 48-12triumphagainstthe WestsTigerslastSunday. Leilua grabbed his second double of the season, but credited the big men for getting him into that position. “It comes down to our forwards,” he said. “When they play well, we get triesoffthebackofthem.They were dominant all game and that’sthereasonwewon.” The Raiders have struggled attheback-endofgamesall season,butputonamasterclass atCampbelltown–winningthe second half 38-0. “Thefirsthalfwastoughbut westuckinandblewthemoff theparkinthesecondhalf.We’re happy with that result.” – MB

HOOKER said being called-up to represent NewZealandisadreamcome true.TheNewcastleNo.9is incareer-bestformandwill makehisTestdebutagainst England this weekend. “Ididn’tthinkitwaspossible to tell you the truth,” Griffin told Knights TV. “I remember when I was a kid watchingtheKiwis.I’dgooverto myuncle’satfiveinthemorningto watchthemplayEngland.NowI’ll bedoingthat–it’samazingpulling ontheblackandwhite.“ Griffinisalsoexcitedbythe prospectofplayinginDenver. “It’s going to be cool because I’mabigUSsportsfan.Thetrip doesn’tbotherme.Itold‘Madge’ [NZcoachMichaelMaguire]I’d travel to Antarctica to play.” – MB

ALTHOUGH they’re flying high after their seventh-straight win, George Burgess insists SouthSydneyaren’tgetting ahead of themselves. “The main thing for us is to keep movingforwardandgetasmany wins as we can,” Burgess said. “It’sagoodfeelingwhenyou haveafewwins,butwe’vegotto keep the momentum going.” The chances of keeping that momentumhavebeenboostedby agreatturnaroundfortheteam’s Denver-boundEnglishstars,who won’tplayuntilSundayafternoon in Round 16. “It’sveryfortunate.We’vejust gottodoourbestwithrecovery and we’ll be all right.” –DP

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WOMEN’S STATE OF ORIGIN: NSW v QLD 8 games for NSW

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BROTHERS V HILLS ASQUITH V GLEBE-BURWOOD Ryan FAOESE 1 Hayden McWILLIAM Braeden BATISTE 1 Latrell SCHAUMKEL Geofery DUKU 2 William BUTLER Jale SENINAWANAWA 23/2 Samiu LATU Gray VIANE (C) 3 Sean WALPOLE Joshua FRASER 3 Tyla TAMOU Michael TUAVAO 4 Benjamin FALCONE Asher VEAMATAHAU 4 Latrell ROBINSON Joshua NORTON 5 Aaron WESTON Amanaki VEAMATAHAU 5 Jordan TOPAI-AVEAI Kurt FALLS 6 Tom PERRIN Jonathan GRIMES 6 Penani MANUMALEALII Arthur CRICHTON 7 Brock PELLIGRA Matthew PLACE 7 Jesse MARSCHKE (C) Taku SIMON 22/8 Benjamin GOLDING Will SOLWAY 8 Matthew JURD Alec LEITCH 9 Jaz FLAVELL Jake ATTARD (C) 9 Benjamin MARSCHKE Penita TUAVAO 10 Timothy ROBINSON Mike FILIMONA 10 Vasili TSIKRIKAS Jak CANNELL 11 Dave BAUMANN Jacob SAMOA 19/11 Ryan KING Quinn MA’AELOPA 12 Thomas YOUNG Kurt HORTON 12 George TSIKRIKAS Harrison COSKERIE 13 Jake BRENNAN Jackson WILLIAMS 18/13 Royce TOUT 8 Richard HARRIS 14 Mitchell HYDE 15 Niko APELU 14 Jackson GARLICK 14 Matthew SANDSTROM 15 Pati ENI 16 Robert TULIATU 15 Dominic TIMOTEO 15 Joshua KIRIN 16 Dean MILROY 17 Joshua HALL 16 Zacchues CHONG-NEE 23 Tai LAUTI 17 Jayson GERECS 22 Alipate TANI 17 Eddie FAALUA Troy Snook Troy 20 Benjamin MATHIOU Asquith have won four, lost four since their return to the .

Darren BAKER Trevor SCHODEL Pat WEISNER Nike Aaron ZAMMIT PHOTO: Review: Wentyflytothetopwithclassywin ENTWORTHVILLEhavegone 42-6 triumph against local rivals, 28 (JPickering2,DKelly,JTramontana, Wtwopointsclearatthetopof Brothers.FullbackRobertVaicrossed JTuitahitries;KCryer4goals)D. ASQUITH 21 (J the ladder with a 26-18 victory against forafour-pointerandkickedfive Seninawanawa 2, A Veamatahau, K Horton tries; WesternSuburbs.FormerNRLplayer goals rom nine attempts. Veamatahau2goals;BBatistefieldgoal).GLEBE- BURWOOD 18 BeauHenrywasthestandout,scoring Glebe-Burwood fought from (JGarlick2,VTsikrikastries;JMarschke 3goals)D. MOUNTIES 16 (SChapman2,TBartley,R adoubleandkickingfivegoals. 16 points down at half-time to Ioelu tries). HILLS DISTRICT 20 (B Pelligra, J Brennan, Guildford slipped to third after defeat Mounties 18-16, moving TPerrin,JFlavelltries;MHyde2goals)D. GUILDFORD goingdown20-10toHillsDistrict,who them to second place. 10 (TMasri,JLewistries;JLewisgoal).ST MARYS bagged their third win of the season. WENTWORTHVILLE 26 (BHenry2,ENavale,BCook 40 (EMcPherson2,JVaegaau,LBrown,MSini,R StMaryscontinuedtheirrise tries; Henry 5 goals) D. WESTERN SUBURBS 18 (D Vai,APelesasa,DFuadtries;Vai4goals)D. PENRITH up the ladder with a dominant Petralia, D Minute, J Mirceski tries; K Coakes 3 goals). BROTHERS 6 (R Foaese try; K Falls goal).

46 BIG LEAGUE 2018 Representative Round WOMEN IN FIONA BOLLEN LEAGUE SWOOP Women’s Origin ready to explode

HEwomen’sStateofOrigin,asitisnowknown,hasalwaysbeen packed with what the men deliver. Passion. Emotion. Skill. The best T against the best. Theremaybeanewnameforwhatwaspreviouslytheinterstate challenge,buteverythingelsewillbethesameatNorthSydneyOval on Friday night. The difference now is footy fans have every opportunity to see it. NewSouthWalesislookingforathirdstraightwinoverQueensland aftertheMaroonsdominatedforadecadeandahalf.ThoughtheBlues have home ground advantage, Queensland are not to be underestimated. TheMaroonshavenamedsixdebutantsintheirside,butthisisnosign ofweakness.Thatlistincludesthelikesofrugbysevens,SuperWand Indigenous All Star Tallisha Harden and Jillaroo , so Maroons coach isn’t picking nobodies. Hetheringtonhasbeenimploringhisteamtobringgrunt andaggression,soNSWwillbeinforafight. TheBluescantakesomeconfidencefrom their recent National Championship efforts however, where two NSW sides faced off in the final. Whilethatwasagoodsignfor theformofNSWplayers,italso wreaked some havoc on who was availabletocoachBenCross,as anumberwentdownwithinjury overthecourseofthatweekend. Thus some may fancy Queensland for anupset.TheBluesarewithoutRuanSims, CaitlinMoran,KylieHilderandlastyear’sthree- tryheroJessicaSergis,andhaveopenedthepath foryoungsterslikeHannahSouthwellandHolliWheeler to take their place on the bench. CrossisadamanteveryBluesplayerselectedisready for the Origin battle. “They’ve all deserved their positions,” he says. “They’reallinformoffthebackoftheNationalChampionship, whichisagoodthinghavingNSWCityvNSWCountryinthefinal. “Both those teams in the National Championship defeated aQueenslandteameachwhichisagoodsign.” It’sthefirsttimethewomenareofficiallyplayingaStateofOrigin andwithitbeingastandalonefixturetolaunchtherepweekend, plus the game being televised, the players will be sure to rip in and not leave anything in the tank. It is the perfect advertisement to ensure the fans roll out in September for the inaugural women’s NRL season. No one will leave disappointed. STATEOFORIGINCURTAIN-RAISER New South Wales v Queensland women’s touch FRIDAY,JUNE22, NORTH SYDNEYOVAL,6.15PM NSW: Ashleigh Quinlan, Patricia Michaelopoulos, QLD: Sammy-Jo Curtis, Rebecca Mi Mi, Marikki Watego, Madison Crowe, Zara Nicholas, Stephanie Maiolo, Laura Peattie, Taylah Connell, Georgina Rackemann, Elizabeth Campbell, Danielle Davis, Tayla Clifford, Shellie Davis, Hannah Dyball, Hayley Maddick, Katee Maller, Paige Parker, Catherine Sargent, Samantha Rodgers, Faith Nathan. Kimberley Sue See, Emily Hennessey, Grace Griffin.

PHOTO: NRLPhotos.com: Scott Davis (Ward), Grant Trouville (Wheeler) 47 BIG LEAGUE 2018 Representative Round 4goals)D. BURLEIGH 4 (T Roberts-Davis try). EASTS TIGERS Margeuerite,CMika,BCanettries;MKheirallah2goals). INTRUST SUPER PREMIERSHIP 26 (JMcInally2,LPort,BCroft,SDrinkwatertries;BWalters LONDON 68 (KDixon3,APewhairangi2,JPitts2,AWalker 3goals)D. CQ CAPRAS 22 (BGoodman2,NBassani,OPercy 2,JCunninghamtries;Dixon8,Pitts2goals)D. ROCHDALE Round 15 tries;CBroadhurst3goals).REDCLIFFE 28 (S Anderson, 0. FEATHERSTONE 52 (LCooper2,LBriscoe,JWalton,A JHopoate,TTumusa,BDonovan,NWattstries;Donovan4 Thackeray,GHock,JDavies,JLockwood,JHardcastletries;I PENRITH 18 (WBurns,LMartin,SSmithtries;AKeighran3 goals) D. SOUTHS LOGAN 14 (D Russell, B Bowie, C Allan Hardman 8 goals) D. BARROW 4 (R Johnston try). SHEFFIELD goals) D. CANTERBURY 16 (LLewis,JAnderson,JCleeland tries;GHamiltongoal). 38 (RMillar,ASwift,JSpedding,BBlackmore,MFozard,M tries;Cleeland2goals).MOUNTIES 22 (B Abbey 3, C Garvey Jamestries;CAston6,Jamesgoals)D. BATLEY 20 (D Scott, tries; S Williams 3 goals) D. NEWTOWN 16 (B Aufaga- TEAM P W D L B F A +/- PTS RButterworth,JDaveytries;DScott4goals). HALIFAX 46 (K Toomaga,BMagoulias,MEvanstries;KFlanagan2goals). TOWNSVILLE 1410041359204155 22 Moss2,BJohnston2,STyrer,SMurrell,CButler,DFleming WYONG 42 (BSmith2,PMomirovski2,BGray,JCurran,R tries; Tyrer 7 goals) D. SWINTON 4 (M Butt try). Robinsontries;JMantellato7goals)D. WENTWORTHVILLE REDCLIFFE 149051355231124 20 20 (NDavis,PRogers,GLeileisiuao,KAuva’atries;Davis2 TEAM P W L D F A DIFF PTS goals). WARRIORS 22 (JVuna,BAyshford,HPerham,AVete SOUTHSLOGAN148061364305 59 18 tries;TArona3goals)D. NEWCASTLE 18 (P Mata’utia, N TOULOUSE 17 12 5 0 634 337 297 24 Meaney,THughes,BFermortries;Meaneygoal).WESTERN SUNSHINECOAST147071274251 23 16 SUBURBS 12 (J Liddle, H O’Toole tries; T Lolohea 2 goals) HALIFAX 17 11 5 1 436 322 114 23 D. NORTH SYDNEY 10 (C Johnston, B Brittain tries; M Hiroti IPSWICH 147071275323-48 16 goal). BLACKTOWN 20 (TSipley,CCust,TCasseltries;J LEIGH 17 11 6 0 595 372 223 22 Hastings4goals)D. ST GEORGE 12 (D Nicholls, PNG 146081228272-44 14 JPereira,SMarsterstries). BARROW 17593318510-192 13 CQ CAPRAS 14 3 0 11 1 198 329 -131 8 TEAM P W D L B F A +/- PTS DEWSBURY 17 4 12 1 293 545 -252 9

PENRITH 158142314246 68 21 NSW WOMEN’S PREMIERSHIP ROCHDALE 17 3 14 0 233 606 -373 6 STGEORGEILLA159060325272 53 18 CANTERBURY 14 (R Targett 2, A Shillingsworth tries; C Clay NSW COUNTRY NEWTOWN 157161347257 90 17 goal) D. CRL NEWCASTLE 10 (MWatson,NBarkertries;S Buller goal). PENRITH BROTHERS 14 (E Short, C Pauli tries; CANTERBURY 157071321283 38 16 AHarrison3goals)D. NORTH SYDNEY 6 (N Backhouse try; NORTHERN RIVERS EAndrewsgoal).CABRAMATTA 56 (K Robins 2, D Tahu, BYRON BAY 32 D. NORTHERN UTD 30, BALLINA 46 D. CASINO WENTWORTHVILLE 15 5 0 9 1 252 365 -113 12 RMcGregor,CSteiner,AFa’amausili,HTahana-Reneti, 16,CUDGEN56D.KYOGLE16,TWEEDCOAST56D.LOWER H Sio, A Ihaka, Q Papua, V Latu tries; Robins 6 goals) D. CLARENCE28,MULLUMBIMBY28D.EVANSHEAD14, NEWCASTLE 15 2 2 11 0 231 459 -228 6 WENTWORTHVILLE 0. MURWILLUMBAH 42 D. MARIST BROS 12.

TEAM P W D L B F A +/- PTS POINTS: TweedCoast19,Cudgen17,Mullumbimby17, JERSEY FLEGG Murwillumbah 14, Ballina 12, Casino 10, Marist Bros 9, Byron Bay 6, MOUNTIES 117022260 82178 18 Evans Head 6, Lower Clarence 6, Kyogle 4, Northern Utd 0.

Round 15 PENRITHBROTHERS115231206172 34 14 GROUP 2 42 (F Baker 3, K Koro, A Kepaoa, MACKSVILLE 32 D. ORARA VALLEY 12, SOUTH GRAFTON 104 CRLNEWCASTLE115051220198 22 12 MBaker,DStojanovski,LLamtries;JFrei5goals)D. D. NAMBUCCA HEADS 4, GRAFTON 42 D. SAWTELL 30. 16 (NAukafolau,SUtoikamanu,TAfutries;T Sapienza 2 goals). PENRITH 10 (DLaurie,BTootries;BHands NORTH SYDNEY112171120180-60 7 POINTS: Grafton16,OraraValley14,CoffsHarbour12,Sawtell 12, goal) D. CANTERBURY 8 (BWakehamtry;Wakeham2goals). Macksville 12, South Grafton 10, Nambucca Heads 4. NEWCASTLE 54 (STo’a2,MCooper2,LHuth2,OManufetoa, THoy,BRusselltries;KDark9goals)D. WARRIORS 6 (P Turner try; C Harris-Tavita goal). ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA ENGLISH GROUP 3 30 (J Gillard, T Sailor, M Johns, C Purcell, J Willis tries; Willis HUDDERSFIELD 26 (J McGillvary 2, D McIntosh, A Mellor, A PORT MACQUARIE76D.MACLEAYVALLEY6,OLDBAR16D. 5goals)D. MANLY 10 (BAndrews,ZWeatheralltries;B O’Brientries;ORussell3goals)D. CATALANS 25 (V Duport, TAREECITY6,WINGHAM16DREWWAUCHOPE16,PORTCITY Maarbani goal). MOUNTIES 26 (TMcGrady2,PRoache,H DMead,BWiliame,RCastytries;JDrinkwater4goals;T 58 D. FORSTER TUNCURRY 6. Young,DMedlyntries;ANiko3goals)D. CRONULLA 16 (H Gigot field goal). SALFORD 26 (KWelham2,JBibby,RLui, POINTS: PortCity27,Wauchope20,Wingham20,OldBar18,Taree Smith,BManowski,CTupoutries;BTrindall2goals).WESTS GBurketries;Lui3goals)D. WIDNES 12 (PVan,TGilmore 17, Port Macquarie 12, Forster Tuncurry 11, Macleay Valley 9. TIGERS 42 (J Tautaiolefua 2, O Seufale 2, B Wheelhouse, K tries; Gilmore 2 goals). ST HELENS 23 (B Barba, R Morgan, McQuiggin,BSeufaletries;BStevanovic7goals)D. NORTH MPercival,JLomaxtries;DRichardson3goals;Richardson SYDNEY 16 (J Tago2,KTukapuatries;KHayman2goals). field goal) D. LEEDS 22 (TBriscoe2,MGarbutt,BFerres GROUP 4 tries;LSutcliffe3goals). 14 (DSarginson,LMarshall WERRIS CREEK28D.BOGGABRI20,KOOTINGALMOONBI78 TEAM P W L D F A DIFF PTS tries;STomkins3goals)D. HULL FC 10 (B Faraimo 2 tries; J D. NARRABRI 6, NORTH TAMWORTH 52 D. DUNGOWAN 24. Connor goal). CASTLEFORD 24 (JHitchcox4,MMcMeeken PENRITH 12 10 2 0 274 186 1 88 22 POINTS: KootingalMoonbi14,NorthTamworth12,Gunnedah 10, tries;CTurner2goals)DREW WITH HULL KR 24 (T Vaivai 2, A WerrisCreek6,Dungowan6,Narrabri 6, Boogabri 2. Quinlan,MMasoetries;RShaw4goals). 32 (S MOUNTIES 138501294286 8 16 Ratchford2,TLineham,KBrowntries;HLivett5,BGoodwin 3goals)D. WAKEFIELD 30 (K Wood 2, T Johnstone, P Pauli, T PARRAMATTA 137600336258 78 14 ILLAWARRA Aronatries; R Hampshire4,Pauligoals). COLLEGIANS23D.BERKELEY20,THIRROUL24D. CANTERBURY 114701250194 56 10 TEAM P W L D F A DIFF PTS HELENSBURGH 0, DAPTO 56 D. CORRIMAL 4. ST HELENS 18 16 2 0 581 226 355 32 POINTS: Wests 13, 11, Dapto 10, Thirroul 10, Berkeley 6, MANLY 134900239364-125 8 Helensburgh4,Corrimal2. WARRINGTON 18 12 6 0 421 327 94 24 WESTS TIGERS 13 2 11 0 0 178 335 -157 4 HULL FC 18 10 8 0 441 365 76 20 GROUP 6 THEOAKS26D.CAMDEN4,CITYROOSD.OAKDALE INTRUST SUPER CUP LEEDS 17791322353-31 15 (FORFEIT),MITTAGONG58D.NARELLAN10,THIRLMERE50D. MOSS VALE 24. Round 15 CATALANS 17 6 11 0 295 415 -120 12 POINTS: Thirlmere 16, Picton 14, Mittagong 12, The Oaks 12, Camden 11, Narellan 10, Moss Vale 7, City Roos 6, Oakdale 2. IPSWICH 8 (SPandiatry;MBarba2goals)D. PNG 6 (J Rau HULL KR 18 4 13 1 321 476 -155 9 try;WBoasgoal).TWEED HEADS 28 (K Hurrell 2, L McGrady, KElgey,BElliottries;McGrady4goals)D. GROUP 7 24 (MLucas,GShibasaki,JMiers,JAhearntries;Miers 2,LPollock2goals).TOWNSVILLE 28 (K Faifai Loa 2, K ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP GERRINGONG 30D.BERRYSHOALHAVEN18,KIAMA28D. Freeman,BWoolf,TPowertries;LDodd4goals)D. MACKAY JAMBEROO12,ALBIONPARK-OAKGLATS60D.STINGRAYS4, 22 (JGrant,JJoass,JFaletagoa’i,BAthertontries;Joass3 TORONTO 62 (GO’Brien2,MRussell2,LKay,BWallace,D NOWRA-BOMADERRY24D.MILTONULLADULLA8,WARILLA goals). NORTHERN PRIDE 22 (G Gela-Mosby 2, M Taulagi, Lussick, A Ackers, J Buchanan, C Paterson, N Rawsthorne LAKESOUTH37D.SHELLHARBOURSHARKS12. BAndersontries;JClifford3goals)D. WYNNUM MANLY tries; O’Brien 10 goals) D. DEWSBURY 12 (J Guzdek, T Everett POINTS: WarillaLakeSouth16,Kiama14,ShellharbourSharks 16 (JBerrell,EBurns,ABarrtries;PTempleman2goals). tries;JGlover2goals).LEIGH 18 (JActon,KLarroyer,R 14,Gerringong12,AlbionPark-OakFlats10,Jamberoo8,Nowra SUNSHINE COAST 16 (I Ratuva, J Olam tries; R Papenhuyzen Bailey tries; B Reynolds 2, C Hall goals) D. TOULOUSE 16 (G Bomaderry 6, Milton Ulladulla 6, Berry Shoalhaven 4, Stingrays 0.

48BIGLEAGUE2018 Representative Round GROUP 8 NEWCASTLE SOUTH BURNETT WODENVALLEY20D.TUGGERANONG18,KANGAROOS42 LAKESUNITED38D.MAITLAND12,CESSNOCK26D. NANANGO 36 D. CHERBOURG 20, MURGON 84 D. WONDAI 8. D.GUNGAHLIN0,YASS14D.BLUES10,GOULBURN20D. MACQUARIE 6, SOUTH NEWCASTLE 29 D. CENTRAL POINTS: Nanango 12, Kingaroy 10, Murgon 8, Cherbourg 6, BELCONNEN UTD 12. NEWCASTLE 20. Wondai 0 POINTS: Tuggeranong 16, West Belconnen 16, Kangaroos 14, Blues POINTS: LakesUnited10,KurriKurri8,CentralNewcastle6,Wests 14, Yass 14, Woden Valley 12, Goulburn 8, Gungahlin 4, Belconnen 6, South Newcastle 6, Maitland 6, Cessnock 6, Macquarie 6. Utd 2. CENTRAL BURNETT CENTRAL COAST MUNDUBBERA 18 D. GAYNDAH 14 GROUP 9 POINTS: Mundubbera 12, Gayndah 10, Biggenden 5, Eidsvold 1. TERRIGAL 16D.KINCUMBER10,THEENTRANCE50D. GUNDAGAI 28 D. COOTAMUNDRA 6, JUNEE 38 D. KANGAROOS BERKELEY VALE 12, ERINA 24 D. OURIMBAH 8, WYONG 30 D. 18,BROTHERS20D.ALBURY18, SOUTHCITY 52 D. TEMORA TOUKLEY 4. 12,YOUNG16D.TUMUT10. POINTS: Wyong16,TheEntrance16,Kincumber11,WoyWoy10, NORTHERN DISTRICTS POINTS: Brothers16,Southcity14,Junee12,Gundagai10,Tumut Toukley 9, Terrigal 9, Ourimbah 8, Erina 7, Berkeley Vale 4. MIRIAMVALE42D.SOUTHKOLAN10,AVONDALE68D. 10, Cootamundra 10, Kangaroos 8, Albury 4, Temora 4, Young 2. AGNES WATER 0. POINTS: Miriam Vale 14, South Kolan 6, Avondale 6, Agnes Water 2. NEW ERA MIDWEST CUP QLD COUNTRY BLACKHEATH 36 D. BARBARIANS 0, PORTLAND 28 D. KANDOS BUNDABERG 12,CSUYELLOW24D.LITHGOW16. BRISBANE ISIS66D.MARYBOROUGH10,WALLAROOS30D.EASTS16, PANTHERS26D.SEAGULLS18,TIGERS38D.DIEHARDS12, POINTS: Blackheath 16, Barbarians 8, CSU Yellow 8, Portland 6, DOLPHINS 44 D. MAGPIES 28. WESTS22D.BROTHERS20,WAVES68D.HERVEYBAY12. Kandos 4, Lithgow 0. POINTS: Panthers 28, Dolphins 27, Seagulls 23, Diehards 21, Tigers POINTS: Waves17,Wallaroos16,Isis14,Wests13,Easts 8, 11, Magpies 11. Brothers 8, Maryborough Brothers 2, Hervey Bay 2. GROUP 11 FORBES 18 D. PARKES 6, WESTSIDE 28 D. NARROMINE 18, SEQ WOMEN’S BUNDABERG WOMEN’S WELLINGTON 44 D. DUBBO MACQUARIE 32, DUBBO CYMS 36 WESTS 32D.BROTHERS12,SOUTHS38D.TOOWOOMBA16. WAVES 20 D. ISIS 16, HERVEY BAY 26 D. BROTHERS 12. D. NYNGAN 26. POINTS: Easts 24, Wests 24, Burleigh 23, Brothers 23, Souths POINTS: Brothers 11, Hervey Bay 8, Waves 6, Isis 3. POINTS: DubboCYMS14,Wellington10,Parkes10,Forbes8, Magpies 21, Toowoomba 13. Westside 6, Dubbo Macquarie 5, Nyngan 3, Narromine 0. GOLD COAST ROCKHAMPTON CASTLEREAGH LEAGUE BROTHERS 56D.EMUPARK10,NORTHS24D.WOORABINDA RUNAWAY BAY 26 D. BURLEIGH 22, CURRUMBIN 32 D. 12,TANNUMSANDS64D.FITZROY/GRACEMERE24,VALLEYS DUNEDOO 58 D. BARADINE 22, BINNAWAY 40 D. COBAR 32, ORMEAU8,SOUTHPORT38D.BILAMBIL36,TUGUN17D. 44D.GLADSTONEBROTHERS26,YEPPOON40D.BILOELA30. TRANGIE50D.COONAMBLE18. TWEED HEADS 16. POINTS: Yeppoon 24, Rockhampton Brothers 18, Biloela 16, Norths POINTS: Gulgong16,Dunedoo14,Gilgandra12,Trangie 12, Cobar POINTS: Currumbin25,TweedHeads21,Southport21,Tugun 19, 16, Emu Park 14, Valleys 10, Woorabinda 8, Gladstone Brothers 6, 10, Binnaway 10, Coonamble 8, Baradine 6. Runaway Bay 18, Burleigh 15, Bilambil 13, Ormeau 9. Tannum 4, Fitzroy 0. TOOWOOMBA MACKAY TRUNDLE 52 D. 4, CARGO D. BURRANGONG DALBY34D.HIGHFIELDS24,OAKEY74D.SOUTHS10, (FORFEIT), GRENFELL 78 D. CONDOBOLIN 10, CANOWINDRA GOONDIWINDI24D.BROTHERS20,WARWICK24D. MORANBAH22DEFBROTHERS14,WESTS30DEF 34 D. PEAK HILL 14. PITTSWORTH 22, VALLEYS 26 D. GATTON 24. WHITSUNDAY 14, MAGPIES 30 DEF SOUTHS 6, SARINA 62 DEF NORTHS 12. POINTS: Trundle 22, Manildra 18, Grenfell 18, Canowindra 15, POINTS: Valleys18,Wattles18,Highfields14,Warwick14,Dalby Eugowra 13, Cargo 10, Condobolin 6, Burrangong 4, Peak Hill 4. 14, Gatton 10, Pittsworth 8, Oakey 8, Goondiwindi 4, Brothers 2, POINTS: Wests 18, Whitsunday 16, Moranbah 12, Brothers 11, Souths 0. Souths 10, Sarina 7. Magpies 7, Norths 0. GROUP 16 MERIMBULA-PAMBULA40D.BOMBALA18,MORUYA40D. CENTRAL HIGHLANDS MACKAY WOMEN’S COOMA 18, BEGA 22 D. NAROOMA 20. BLACKWATER CRUSHERS 36 D. SPRINGSURE 30, EMERALD MORANBAH 26 D, BROTHERS 10, MAGPIES D. WHITSUNDAY TIGERS 46 D. CLERMONT 26, BLUFF 56 D. EMERALD POINTS: Bega 16, Moruya 15, Bombala 13, Merimbula-Pambula 12, ON FORFIET, SOUTHS 34 D. SARINA 16. COWBOYS 26. Batemans Bay 10, Narooma 8, Cooma 6. POINTS: Moranbah 14, Brothers 12, Magpies 10, Souths 8, POINTS: Bluff 18, Blackwater 15, Emerald Tigers 12, Clermont 10, Whitsunday 2, Sarina 2. GROUP 19 Springsure 9, Dysart 8, Middlemount 4, Emerald Cowboys 2. BOOMERANGS 94 D. ARMIDALE 12, GLEN INNES 28 D. BOARS CENTRAL HIGHLANDS WOMEN TOWNSVILLE & DISTRICT 26,INVERELL56D.TINGHA18. DYSART BULLS38D.EMERALDCOWGIRLS20. WESTERNLIONS42D.NORTHS12,HERBERTRIVER36D. POINTS: Boomerangs 16, Inverell 16, Boars 16, Glen Innes 14, CENTRALS 10, BROTHERS 62 D. CHARTERS TOWERS 18. Armidale 8, Narwan 6, Tingha 4. POINTS: Blackwater 12, Emerald Tigers 12, Emerald Cowgirls 8, Dysart 4. POINTS: Herbert River 32, Brothers 32, Centrals 28, Western Lions 20, Norths 16, Charters Towers 12, Burdekin 8. GROUP 20 GRIFFITH 38 D. DARLINGTON POINT 10, YANCO WAMOON 21 SUNSHINE COAST D. LEETON 10, TULLIBIGEAL LAKE CARGELLIGO 22 D. WEST KAWANA46D.GYMPIE16,BEERWAH22D.NAMBOUR20, CAIRNS&DISTRICT MAROOCHYDORE 30 D. CABOOLTURE 28, CALOUNDRA 46 D. WYALONG4,YENDA13D.WARATAHS12. TULLY16D.INNISFAIL10,IVANHOES20D.MAREEBA14, NOOSA 16. POINTS: Tullibigeal Lake Cargelligo 16, Waratahs 14, Yenda ATHERTON 50 D. EDMONTON 12, SOUTHERN SUBURBS 32 D. POINTS: Beerwah46,Maroochydore43,Caboolture40,Nambour 14, Leeton 10, Griffith 10, West Wyalong 10, Yanco Wamoon 9, 40,Kawana31,Caloundra28,Noosa16,Gympie15. YARRABAH 16, MOSSMAN 20 D. KANGAROOS 6. Darlington Point 5, Hay 2. POINTS: Atherton 16, Brothers 15, Kangaroos 12, Mossman Port Douglas 10, Tully 10, Brothers Innisfail 10, Ivanhoes 10, Southern GROUP 21 SUNSHINE COAST WOMEN Suburbs 8, Yarrabah 7, Mareeba 2, Edmonton 0. KAWANA34D.NOOSA6,SOUTHBURNETT24D.NAMBOUR6. ABERDEEN 40 D. SCONE 18, MUSWELLBROOK 46 D. DENMAN 10, SINGLETON 22 D. GRETA BRANXTON 16. POINTS: Kawana 25, Caboolture 24, South Burnett 22, Nambour 16, Noosa 10. POINTS: Aberdeen 16, Scone 14, Muswellbrook 12, Singleton 7, Denman 4, Greta Branxton 1.

Representative Round BIG LEAGUE 2018 49 50 BIG LEAGUE 2018 LEAGUE 50 BIG AY OG KIHS 7074 0 70 27 84 0 75 5 0 3 33 36 1 30 3 3 86 0 96 41 0 1 40 TIGERS) (WESTS MARSTERS 4 ESAN (KNIGHTS) PONGA KALYN (WARRIORS) JOHNSON SHAUN (BULLDOGS) MBYE MOSES (COWBOYS) THURSTON JOHNATHAN CHERRY-EVANSDALY EAGLES) (SEA IHE ODN(IAS 1098 0 106 41 110 0 2 4 53 112 50 0 0 2 54 1 (TITANS) GORDON MICHAEL (RABBITOHS) REYNOLDS ADAM (SHARKS) TOWNSEND CHAD (STORM) SMITH CAMERON AE AOE PNHR)25 111 3 50 123 1 2 124 45 0 8 50 6 (PANTHERS) MALONEY JAMES (BRONCOS) ISAAKO JAMAYNE (ROOSTERS) MITCHELL LATRELL ARDCOE RIES 40132 0 54 6 (RAIDERS) CROKER JARROD HDTWSN SAK)5 775% 82% 67 86% 61 50 58 80% 50 50 84 (SHARKS) (ROOSTERS) 67 MITCHELL LATRELL (PANTHERS) MALONEY JAMES (DRAGONS) WIDDOP GARETH 147 1 67 3 (DRAGONS) WIDDOP GARETH POINTSCORERS TOP O GOALKICKERS TOP DMRYOD RBIOS 37 75% 79% 86% 71 68 63 54 53 54 (RABBITOHS) REYNOLDS ADAM (RAIDERS) CROKER JARROD (STORM) SMITH CAMERON i 3: Big 24/32 Warriors Rates: 5 Completion from 5 (Warriors) Johnson Shaun Goalkickers: Judges: Touch Referee: Assistant Referee: Off: Sent Bin: Sin Penalties: Scrums: Crowd: Half-time: 2 goals) Thurston Johnathan tries; 37’ 16 goal) QUEENSLAND field 1 Johnson Shaun goals; 5 Sheck23’,SolomoneKata28’tries;ShaunJohnson 23 WARRIORS COWBOYSvWARRIORS 24 PARRAMATTA D. ThomasBurgess65’tries;AdamReynolds5goals)51’61’,AlexJohnston(2)36’49’,HymelHunt58’,SOUTHSYDNEY42 EELS i Bin: Sin Penalties: Scrums: Crowd: Half-time: goals) 2 Gutherson tries; 68’ Hayne Clint Jarryd 24’, French Bevan 13’, Jennings i 3: Big SouthSydney33/37 Rates: 9 Completion from 5 (Rabbitohs) Reynolds Adam Goalkickers: Judges: Touch Referee: Assistant Referee: 3 Tuivasa-Sheck; 2 Feldt; 1 Harris –M.B 1Harris 2Feldt; 3Tuivasa-Sheck; 3 Walker; 2 R Jennings; 1 Reynolds –D.P 1Reynolds 2RJennings; 3Walker; vRABBITOHS 11,062 8,047 Nil Nil ot uesad6-5 Queensland North SouthSydney7-3 er Perenara Henry eadSutton Gerard Nil ot Queensland 7-6 North armta7-4 Parramatta aros18-8 Warriors SouthSydney16-14 etOff: Sent onta hrtn(oby)2from 4, 2 (Cowboys) Thurston Johnathan ln uhro El)2fo 5, from 2 (Eels) Gutherson Clint (KenMaumalo19’,RogerTuivasa- lyo hre imKennedy Liam Sharpe, Clayton ikBahl hi Butler Chris Beashel, Nick (KyleFeldt(2)43’61’, Rbr enns(4) Jennings (Robert ot uesad31/38, Queensland North armta27/36, Parramatta ig Przeklasa-Adamski Ziggy ee Gough Peter (JoshHoffman(2)4’75’,George Nil Representative Round Representative OL TEPS% ATTEMPTS GOALS .NORTH D. ’33’ 7’ TGFGPTS England winger Jermaine McGillvary has scored 12 tries in his past 11 past 12 inhis Test tries scored has McGillvary Jermaine winger England e s7331201614700Hess Bolton 5127201114500 o o2473067010Molo Takairangi 65225098003 Hoare 34263076100Martin 8021301215700 OE BE(ULOS 64 78% 46 77% 36 52 40 (BULLDOGS) MBYE MOSES CHERRY-EVANSDALY EAGLES) (SEA OBY AROS11,062 COWBOYS v WARRIORS oa 00363 3 2898 9 1238 133 3 32 316 1040 Total NiukoreMahoneyInterchange 30160044000 3223300000 HayneHoffman 808101311500 80301139741EELS CROWDS 15 172 2,587 15 199 2,978 (COWBOYS) TAUMALOLO JASON BLAKEFERGUSON(ROOSTERS) METRES RUNNING TOP FensomInterchange 26130055700 LinnettFeldt 801111618911 8011101515600 oa 00332 7 851 3 13 1805 171 2 28 313 1040 Total ONTA HRTN(OBY)4 673% 56 41 (COWBOYS) THURSTON JOHNATHAN JAMAYNE HU ONO WRIR)3 977% 39 80% 30 41 33 MITCH (WARRIORS) JOHNSON SHAUN TIGERS) (WESTS MARSTERS ESAN AI LME BLDG)2441514 14 175 181 2,454 15 2,536 161 2,418 MARTINTAUPAU(SEAEAGLES) (BULLDOGS) KLEMMER DAVID (ROOSTERS) TEDESCO JAMES lao5 0101 0 0 0 3 106 0 11 0 58 8 1 0 40 54 4 20 80 MannahAlvaro Gutherson 3617001111700 IHE ODN(IAS 15 82% 50 41 (TITANS) GORDON MICHAEL O ROEI SAEGE)2201513 175 2,280 EAGLES) TRBOJEVIC (SEA TOM KYLE NENE WILL ROGER AY OG KIHS ,4 5 15 150 2,249 KEN (KNIGHTS) PONGA KALYN COREY ESAN JAKE AML WRIR)2021914 149 2,082 (WARRIORS) MAUMALO OOT BLDG)1931214 142 1,983 (BULLDOGS) HOPOATE vRABBITOHS ROEI SAEGE)1921114 141 1,972 EAGLES) (SEA TRBOJEVIC ED CWOS ,4 3 15 137 2,048 (COWBOYS) FELDT ADNL DAOS ,7 4 14 141 1,977 (DRAGONS) MACDONALD ASES(ET IES ,6 3 15 131 1,969 TIGERS) (WESTS MARSTERS OE EL)2 675% 36 27 (EELS) MOSES AE BOCS ,5 5 13 150 1,951 (BRONCOS) OATES UVS-HC WRIR)1921612 166 1,992 (WARRIORS) TUIVASA-SHECK SAO(RNO)4 779% 57 45 (BRONCOS) ISAAKO

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Offloads Crichton 8020101613001 ▼ GBurgess 45200065600 TBurgess 41164097600 Walker 80121287214 TatolaMurray 3115101011300 35191096701 Gagai 80222042900 8090199320Hunt anrn 63 07 0 0 75 10 0 1 2 1 37 110 56 13 0 2 Mannering 45 80 Harris Paasi 29192087301 oa 00221 5 54511 5 1504 153 8 19 272 1040 Total Interchange oa 00373 5 331 7 10 1373 150 4 35 367 1040 Total Satae 24182032600Interchange Gavet 382150119300Green 52511710211 80252064210Kata Beale 80500129710

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PHOTOS: Gregg Porteous/NRLPhotos.com ULOSvTTN 6,874 13,069 EAGLES SEA v DRAGONS TITANS v BULLDOGS AROS17,349 18,653 19,536 30,387 WESTS 18,748 17,552WARRIORS CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS STORM MELBOURNE DRAGONS ILLAWARRA GEORGE ST 20,876 KNIGHTS NEWCASTLE SOUTHSYDNEYRABBITOHS BRONCOS BRISBANE OA 88,757 16,164 11,095 1,875,056 AVERAGES HOME 14,803 CLUB 14,587 GAME PER AVERAGE TOTAL DATE TO YEAR 10,237 GAME PER AVERAGE 10,078 TOTAL WESTSTIGERSvRAIDERS STORM v KNIGHTS BRONCOS v SHARKS PANTHERS v ROOSTERS ODCATTTN 9,704 11,213 12,177 12,337 15,625 TITANS COAST GOLD RAIDERS CANBERRA 13,125 EELS 13,669PARRAMATTA ROOSTERS SYDNEY SHARKS CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND EAGLES WARRINGAH SEA MANLY NORTH PANTHERS PENRITH ROOSTERS i Bin: Sin Penalties: Scrums: Crowd: Time: Half 1goal) 6 PENRITH D. tries;BlakeFerguson2goals,LatrellMitchell4goals)IsaacLiu9’,ZaneTetevano15’,DanielTupou71’ 32 ROOSTERS SYDNEY i 3: Big 31/41 Coast Gold Rates: Completion MichaelGordon(Titans)4from6Goalkickers: Judges: Touch Referee: Assistant Referee: Off: Sent Bin: Sin Penalties: Scrums: Crowd: 1goal) Mbye Half-time: Moses tries; 49’ Olive John 10 CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN D. KevinProctor59’tries;MichaelGordon4goals)RyanJames21’,AnthonyDon25’,PhillipSami45’, 32 COAST GOLD TITANS v BULLDOGS i 3: Big 20/29 Penrith Rates: Completion (Panthers)1from1BlakeFerguson(Roosters)2from2,JamesMaloneyGoalkickers: Judges: Touch Referee: Assistant Referee: UESADCWOS13,808 COWBOYS QUEENSLAND IES17,249 TIGERS 3 Gordon; 2 Proctor; 1 James –D.M 1James 2Proctor; 3Gordon; 3 Waerea-Hargreaves; 2 Keary; 1 Manu –M.G 1Manu 2Keary; 3Waerea-Hargreaves; 10,078 6,874 yoePahy(ates 61’ (Panthers) Peachey Tyrone Nil ynyRotr 7-3 Roosters Sydney Canterbury-Bankstown 11-6 hi Sutton Chris e Cummins Ben Nil ynyRotr 9-3 Roosters Sydney odCoast 8-7 Gold odCat22-4 Coast Gold ynyRotr 20-6 Roosters Sydney PANTHERS v MosesMbye(Bulldogs)1from2, LatrellMitchell(Roosters)4from4, ( 18’ try; James Maloney James Maloney try; 18’ Whare (Dean efYui,La Nicholls Liam Younis, Jeff rt utr ae Badger Kasey Suttor, Brett McalGro 2 ’12’, 5’ (2) Gordon (Michael atruyBnson31/37,Canterbury-Bankstown ynyRotr 39/46, Roosters Sydney ai Reynolds Gavin slyKlein Ashley BaeFruo 2 ’54’,(Blake Ferguson 6’ (2) MssMbye(Moses 40’, etOff: Sent AROS403 385 389 398 TITANS COAST GOLD STORM MELBOURNE WARRIORS OPEE SETS COMPLETED RSAEBOCS403 416 422 411 422 424 453 417 BRONCOS BRISBANE EAGLES WARRINGAH SEA MANLY 425 PANTHERS PENRITH 439 431 436 BULLDOGS CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN ROOSTERS SYDNEY KNIGHTS NEWCASTLE EELS PARRAMATTA DRAGONS ILLAWARRA GEORGE ST SHARKS CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND COWBOYS QUEENSLAND NORTH RABBITOHS SYDNEY SOUTH TIGERS WESTS Nil atl-aie 62 31501 0 135 13 0 3 29 76 Faitala-Mariner TolmanWoods 482530107300 6030101614901 Marshall-King 80301075220 Butcher 3013001211400 oot 01 51402 0 124 15 0 0 14 80 Hopoate EastwoodPriest 1251075901 2091044400 oa 00232 1 981 9 10 1938 212 6 27 263 1040 Total TetevanoInterchange RadleyNapa 1450065900 4621301715600 5423711412111Waerea-Hargreaves8039402624500Keary 80140195301Manu 8016101010701Tupou 802012119932 oa 00323 7 6389 8 1623 173 1 31 322 1040 Total Interchange Smith 801101010200

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Totalhit-ups/runs 10 (COWBOYS) FELDT Line-breaks

Metresgained 12 (SHARKS) HOLMES Totalhit-ups/runs

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Offloads e 04 11911 1 119 11 0 1 40 80 Yeo Campbell-Gillard 21132021800 Tamou 43382087701 MerrinMaloney 5143301010011Whare 80213266900 80189096330 oa 00466 2 111 7 14 1161 128 2 60 426 1040 Total ae 35 41701 0 127 14 1 2 51 73 HipgraveJames 60342064900 oa 00362 7 691 11 12 1689 170 9 28 376 1040 Total Boyle 00000000 MatthewsInterchange 51364032801 0 0 23 3 0 1 24 23 Ellis Interchange Crichton 80310108810 e 01 02102 0 241 20 0 2 14 80 StockwellBrimsonLee 803121515801Don 80253055800 361510129420 Representative Round Representative 77%

Minutesplayed NRWFFT SAK)241 238 242 KALYNPONGA(KNIGHTS) (SHARKS) FIFITA ANDREW MARTINTAUPAU(SEAEAGLES) AI LME BLDG)250 (BULLDOGS) KLEMMER DAVID AI UIUA(AROS 12 14 (WARRIORS) FUSITU’A DAVID CODY COREY (RAIDERS) COTRIC NICK 53 LINE-BREAKS MOST JACK AARON MARTIN (SHARKS) FIFITA ANDREW OFFLOADS MOST 260 (COWBOYS) TAUMALOLO JASON BLAKE HIT-UPS/RUNS MOST LD RFI KIHS 577 564 580 573 (BRONCOS) McCULLOUGH ANDREW 589 JAKETRBOJEVIC(SEAEAGLES) (KNIGHTS) GRIFFIN SLADE (COWBOYS) GRANVILLE JAKE TIGERS) (WESTS EISENHUTH MATTHEW AIDAN JOEY ESAN Totaltackles Minutesplayed ELA(ADR)31 (RAIDERS) LEILUA eBLN(RGN)27 (DRAGONS) BELIN de ASES(ET IES 45 TIGERS) (WESTS MARSTERS AKR(ABTH)12 (RABBITOHS) WALKER URA(NGT)593 (KNIGHTS) GUERRA EGSN(OSES 303 (ROOSTERS) FERGUSON AE BOCS 12 (BRONCOS) OATES Missedtackles 29 (BULLDOGS) WOODS Totaltackles 52 EAGLES) (SEA TAUPAU

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Offloads 52 BIG LEAGUE 2018 52 LEAGUE BIG OTMSE TACKLES MISSED MOST E UT(RGN)60 55 56 62 61 98 CHAD TOWNSEND (SHARKS) TIGERS) (WESTS ROCHOW ROBBIE (DRAGONS) HUNT BEN (COWBOYS) THURSTON JOHNATHAN TIGERS) (WESTS BROOKS LUKE (PANTHERS) MALONEY JAMES i 3: Big 30/35 Brisbane Rates: Completion JamayneIsaako(Broncos)4from5Goalkickers: Judges: Touch Referee: Assistant Referee: Off: Sent Bin: Sin Penalties: Scrums: Crowd: Half-time: goals) 2 Townsend tries; 63’ Graham Chad Wade 60’, Leutele Ricky 14’, 16 CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND D. 7’,CoreyOates70’tries;JamayneIsaako4goals) 20 v SHARKS 3: Big 22/34 Warringah Manly Rates: Completion TrentHodkinson(SeaEagles)2from2Goalkickers: Judges: Touch Referee: Assistant Referee: Off: Sent Bin: Sin Penalties: Scrums: Crowd: Half-time: goals) 2 Hodkinson goals) 8 4 WARRINGAH MANLY Widdop D. Gareth tries; 73’ Macdonald Nene 56’, 31’,TariqSims39’,GarethWiddop45’,JamesGraham 32 ILLAWARRA GEORGE ST DRAGONS 3 Ofahengaue; 2 Oates; 1 Segeyaro –M.G 1Segeyaro 2Oates; 3Ofahengaue; –M.B 1Widdop 2Dufty; 3Hunt; 14,587 13,069 (Broncos) 12’ (Broncos) Milford Anthony Nil rsae7-5 Brisbane Illawarra George 9-4 St atCecchin Matt Stone Jon Nil Nil 6-all 8-all rsae14-4 Brisbane 16-8 Illawarra George St E EAGLES SEA v hdTwsn Sak)2fo 3, from 2 (Sharks) Townsend Chad 7, from 4 (Dragons) Widdop Gareth (TevitaPangai2’,AnthonyMilford i oy ikMorel Nick Roby, Tim Cassidy Adam Wise, Michael rnlaSteln 25/36, Cronulla-Sutherland 33/39, Illawarra George St atNoyen Matt Shortall Alan Representative Round Representative (Tom Wright 34’ try; Trent 34’ try; Wright (Tom (KurtMann27’,TimLafai

JseRamien (Jesse ▼ LXJHSO RBIOS 11 (RABBITOHS) JOHNSTON ALEX UEBOK WSSTGR)10 10 TIGERS) (WESTS BROOKS LUKE (RABBITOHS) WALKER CODY GARETH S ALR(IAS 12 13 JOHNATHAN (TITANS) TAYLOR ASH KALYN (SHARKS) MOYLAN MATT NRWFFT SAK)22 23 (SHARKS) FIFITA ANDREW JAKETRBOJEVIC(SEAEAGLES) MOST ATMYA SAK)12 12 11 14 16 13 ASSISTS LINE-BREAK TOP (COWBOYS) THURSTON JOHNATHAN (DRAGONS) WIDDOP GARETH (SHARKS) MOYLAN MATT (STORM) MUNSTER CAMERON (ROOSTERS) KEARY LUKE (TITANS) TAYLOR ASH MOST AEO USE SOM 16 16 17 17 17 18 17 (STORM) MUNSTER CAMERON (PANTHERS) MERRIN TRENT (PANTHERS) PEACHEY TYRONE EAGLES) (SEA TAUPAU MARTIN (COWBOYS) HESS COEN (DRAGONS) McINNES CAMERON (BULLDOGS) WOODS AARON OG KIHS 13 (KNIGHTS) PONGA IDP(RGN)11 (DRAGONS) WIDDOP PENALTIES R ASSISTS TRY HRTN(OBY)12 (COWBOYS) THURSTON Samoa will field six players on Test debut (Crichton, May, Chee Kam, Aloiai, Papali’i an Papali’i Aloiai, Kam, May, Chee (Crichton, Test on debut players six field will Samoa GrahamPrior 40210088212 8026511314002 iia5 3401 702 0 97 11 0 4 23 52 Fifita MoylanLeutele 80214177601 8012211311830 Bukuya 49271055900 adnl 8 Lafai 8012211413020Macdonald o t2150022700Host NightingaleInterchange 2061064910 oa 00303 6 761 8 12 1706 161 8 38 330 1040 Total SegeyaroInterchange 26131134100 idp8 5301 302 0 53 10 0 3 15 80 VaughanWiddop 5426101615103 oa 00252 8 62912 9 1642 181 4 26 295 1040 Total Katoa 804111116800 rhm4 3111 0 0 0 100 11 1 1 23 43 Sims 8030311111400Graham

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Missedtackles Totaltackles ODNRPN RIES 61 (RAIDERS) CAMERON AYCER-VN SAEGE)2 BLAKE COOPER CHERRY-EVANSDALY EAGLES) (SEA 182 (ROOSTERS) CRONK COOPER AINCO RBIOS 76 9 9 9 ISSAC (RABBITOHS) COOK DAMIEN RUNNERS DUMMY-HALF TOP 11 10 (RABBITOHS) CRICHTON ANGUS (EELS) ALVARO DANIEL (SHARKS) PRIOR MATT ISSAC JAKE EAGLES) (SEA THOMPSON JOEL (RAIDERS) BATEMAN LUKE API TACKLES TURNOVER TOP SEASON THIS KICKS 40/20 PLAY IN KICKS DMRYOD RBIOS 153 154 (RABBITOHS) REYNOLDS ADAM (PANTHERS) MALONEY JAMES Line-breaks 145 152 151 148 (DRAGONS) HUNT BEN CHERRY-EVANSDALY EAGLES) (SEA (BRONCOS) MILFORD ANTHONY (SHARKS) TOWNSEND CHAD Missedtackles OOSU(E ALS 11 EAGLES) KOROISAU (SEA ROEI SAEGE)10 EAGLES) (SEA TRBOJEVIC UE(AROS 70 (WARRIORS) LUKE Totalhit-ups/runs 9 (WARRIORS) LUKE Line-breaks 2 (WARRIORS) GREEN RN ROTR)2 (ROOSTERS) CRONK cNE DAOS 64 (DRAGONS) McINNES Metresgained Totalhit-ups/runs

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Offloads og 52 51601 0 136 15 0 2 27 45 803120129512Su’A ThaidayLodge 40251033200Kahu 80124086000 Taupau 5325401211505 oa 00312 7 6269 6 1632 177 5 26 331 1040 Total TagataeseMago 20162064600Interchange 1151033002 12 Milford 15 1534 166 3 Oates 63 70131197240 321 802021822110 1040 Total Interchange WintersteinFonua-BlakeHodkinsonKelly 802650106040Taufua 80344167512 804501511910 5623901020 43163099701 TWright 38191077400Lane 56126178811

Minutesplayed AI OPR(OBY)135 133 128 64 JAMES FISHER-HARRIS (PANTHERS) 66 (RABBITOHS) BURGESS THOMAS 91 (COWBOYS) COOPER GAVIN 88 116 TOM (ROOSTERS) MITCHELL LATRELL EAGLES) (SEA TAUPAU MARTIN 2 (ROOSTERS) TEDESCO JAMES 3 (RAIDERS) COTRIC NICK (KNIGHTS) PONGA KALYN TACKLE-BREAKS MOST (BRONCOS) PANGAI TEVITA GAVIN (ROOSTERS) FRIEND JAKE CHARGE-DOWNS MOST MOST OTDECOYS MOST 2 2 3 (EELS) JENNINGS GEORGE (DRAGONS) HUNT BEN (KNIGHTS) KENNY-DOWALL SHAUN AO AMLL CWOS 74 2 (COWBOYS) TAUMALOLO JASON (EELS) MOEROA TEPAI CODY IHR ENR(ABTH)2 (RABBITOHS) KENNAR RICHARD OEHMN ROTR)2 2 2 (ROOSTERS) MANU JOSEPH (SHARKS) LEUTELE RICKY (STORM) SMITH CAMERON Totaltackles Minutesplayed ROEI SAEGE)62 EAGLES) (SEA TRBOJEVIC AKR(ABTH)2 (RABBITOHS) WALKER Missedtackles 2 (COWBOYS) COOPER Totaltackles INTERCEPTS d Sao). Line-breaks Missedtackles

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PHOTO: Scott Davis/NRLPhotos.com 6goals) Jacks17’,SuliasiVunivalu60’tries;CameronSmith 28 MELBOURNE i 3: Big 33/40 Canberra Rates: Completion JarrodCroker(Raiders)6from9Goalkickers: Judges: Touch Referee: Assistant Referee: Off: Sent Bin: Sin Penalties: Scrums: Crowd: Half-time: 11’,CoreyThompson14’tries;Esan Jarrod tries; 78’ Croker6goals) Knight Liam 70’, Oldfield Michael 64’, 43’59’,JoshPapalii27’,NickCotric53’,BlakeAustin 48 CANBERRA MarstersWESTSTIGERSvRAIDERS 2 goals) KNIGHTS i 3: Big 31/38 Melbourne Rates: Completion CameronSmith(Storm)6from7Goalkickers: Judges: Touch Referee: Assistant Referee: Off: Sent Bin: Sin Penalties: Scrums: Crowd: Half-time: Sio45’tries;KalynPonga1goal) ILA END JT)9 9 KENNEDYWILLIAM (JETS) (WARRIORS) SOOSEMEA LEWIS RDABY(ONIS 12 11 (MOUNTIES) RAVALAWA MIKAELE (MOUNTIES) ABBEY BRAD JORDAN O MN SAEGE)1931013 150 13 1,953 TRYSCORERS TOP 197 EAGLES) (SEA AMONE TOM 2,559 (PANTHERS) AEKINS CALEB METRES RUNNING TOP 116 0 42 8 (MOUNTIES) MOCEIDREKE SITIVENI POINTSCORERS TOP PREMIERSHIP NSW SUPER INTRUST ODNPRIA(RGN)1931313 13 14 153 158 152 1,983 2,056 2,131 (DRAGONS) PEREIRA JORDAN (BEARS) KAVEINGA 69 VILIAMI 83 (DRAGONS) LAWRIE BLAKE 1 1 18 35 8 3 (BULLDOGS) BROWN FA’AMANU JOSH CHANEL (JETS) FLANAGAN KYLE ADAM NATHAN JOSH JACKSON RNWTR(ET)23 72 0 32 2 106 0 (WESTS) 45 DRINKWATER 4 (ROOS) MANTELLATO 3 Hodgson; 2 Tapine; 1 Leilua –M.B 1Leilua 2Tapine; 3Hodgson; 3 Munster; 2 Asofa-Solomona; 1 Ponga –M.G 1Ponga 2Asofa-Solomona; 3Munster; EGRN(ATES 7086 0 37 3 (PANTHERS) KEIGHRAN ARSTVT WRIR)52 72 2 25 5 (WARRIORS) HARRIS-TAVITA AI WNWRHIL)73 102 0 37 7 (WENTWORTHVILLE) DAVIS 10,237 14,803 .NWATE10 NEWCASTLE D. ATNS(E ALS 8068 0 28 3 EAGLES) HASTINGS (SEA EER DAOS 13 (DRAGONS) PEREIRA BlakeAustin(Raiders) 23’ Nil abra7-3 Canberra 5-all rn Atkins Grant dmGee Adam Nil Nil WestsTigers9-5 Newcastle 11-7Newcastle WestsTigers12-10 Melbourne 14-6 vSTORM snMrtr Tgr)2fo 2, from 2 (Tigers) Marsters Esan KalynPonga(Knights)1from2, D.WESTSTIGERS12 (JoeyLeilua(2)5’73’,JoeTapine(2) hlHnesn eid Sleeman Belinda Henderson, Phil ikyMcaln,CrsMcMillan Chris MacFarlane, Rickey (JoshAddo-Carr(2)36’55’,Ryley WestsTigers26/34, ecsl 25/38, Newcastle ai Badger Gavin hi Butler Chris OA VRG GAMES AVERAGE TOTAL (Kalyn Ponga 31’, Ponga Ken (Kalyn TGF CrsLawrence(Chris GP T S ASNHLT WSS 65 (WESTS) HELETA WATSON 12 11 (MOUNTIES) MOCEIDREKE SITIVENI (WARRIORS) SOOSEMEA LEWIS IC ILAS(OS 10 9 11 15 (WARRIORS) HARRIS-TAVITA CHANEL PATRICK (ROOS) WILLIAMS MITCH (WESTS) DRINKWATER JOSH (MOUNTIES) GARVEY CRAIG LK ARE(RGN)488 570 533 (DRAGONS) LAWRIE BLAKE 70 BILLYBRITTAIN(BEARS) 72 67 (ROOS) WILLIAMS MITCH (MOUNTIES) RAVALAWA MIKAELE (DRAGONS) PEREIRA JORDAN (PANTHERS) AEKINS CALEB TACKLE-BREAKS TOP 13 13 (MOUNTIES) RAVALAWA MIKAELE (DRAGONS) PEREIRA JORDAN TOP O R ASSISTS TRY TOP O TACKLERS TOP 10 14 10 (WARRIORS) HARRIS-TAVITA CHANEL (ROOS) WILLIAMS MITCH (MOUNTIES) GARVEY CRAIG ASSISTS LINE-BREAK TOP LINE-BREAKS EBR DAOS 9 (DRAGONS) HERBERT Barnett 80363098710 s’s 04 18 0 1 86 11 0 2 41 50 25232054600King Ese’ese Rochow 69385064910 Grant 34283066100 Watson 8010111011512 akr5 46099 1 0 97 9 0 6 24 51 MatulinoPacker Gamble 37221044000 80255065611 egigo 62 36 Stone 1990032400Heighington Interchange 801011412310DennissSio 80810119610 oa 00366 4 321 13 12 1352 144 2 61 366 1040 Total 55411085920Twal Interchange FonuaWatene-Zelezniak 6512501112213 8063088510 oa 00372 6 481 13 15 1408 169 5 27 347 1040 Total

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Totalhit-ups/runs RYLO(ER)10 10 10 10 TROY LEO (BEARS) (PRIDE) CLIFFORD JAKE (TIGERS) PORT LINC (DOLPHINS) TUMUSA TONY OU ERO DLHN)11 13 12 13 (DOLPHINS) PEARSON JONUS SEAGULLS) (TH McGRADY BRAYDEN 14 SEAGULLS) 156 (WM OGDEN DANIEL 14 TRYSCORERS TOP 150 2,032 156 SEAGULLS) (WM 2,097 CARRIGAN 2,183 PATRICK (JETS) NEALE NATHANIEL SEB (MAGPIES) SEVE MARION 129 BENSHEA(JETS) 1 METRES RUNNING TOP 44 10 (PRIDE) CLIFFORD JAKE POINTSCORERS TOP QLD CUP SUPER INTRUST ODMRH DVL)13 78 0 108 0 37 122 44 1 0 5 55 3 (DEVILS) MURPHY TODD KOTONI (JETS) CONLON WES (MAGPIES) HAMILTON GUY ONYFLTGAI(UTR)1831512 155 1,863 (CUTTERS) FALETAGOA’I JOHNNY Line-breaks TYRONNE

Metresgained 14 149 2,091 (JETS) PANDIA Totalhit-ups/runs TGS(OPIS 90102 0 39 6 (DOLPHINS) STAGGS OET-AI BAS 8072 0 18 9 (BEARS) ROBERTS-DAVIS Handlingerrors Metresgained

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Offloads ,7 4 14 141 1,974 OA VRG GAMES AVERAGE TOTAL TGF Stimson 804200127900 od4 3101 2 0 0 128 12 0 1 23 41 Boyd sf-oooa4 9101 6 2 1 161 16 0 1 19 43 Asofa-Solomona Scott 807101210010 htha 03 41910 1 0 199 0 14 0 125 12 3 0 33 4 80 27 49 Whitehead Lui Kasiano 22161065900 use 02 61413 1 164 16 0 1 3 3 97 12 25 1 80 1 2 Glasby 80 Munster 513030109300Vunivalu oa 00202 9 8589 8 1895 194 8 26 270 1040 Total KnightHodgson 1560147100Interchange 47201044111 11 10 Austin 1683 178 Leilua 3 7011211413700Cotric 27 327 8011211614634 1040 800011411611Total BSmithInterchange 37171078410 Representative Round Representative

Minutesplayed GP T Totaltackles S Minutesplayed RYLO(ER)10 (BEARS) LEO TROY YAMBA Missedtackles 455 493 468 69 76 (CAPRAS) KEY JERRY (FALCONS) GRANT 77 HARRY 9 (BEARS) 9 POLITONI PAT TACKLERS TOP (MAGPIES) SEVE MARION (DOLPHINS) 10 TUMUSA TONY 10 (TIGERS) DRINKWATER SCOTT TACKLE-BREAKS TOP (CUTTERS) HYNES NICHO (BEARS) POLITONI PAT (TIGERS) DRINKWATER SCOTT (MAGPIES) HAMILTON GUY 11 PATTEMPLEMAN(WMSEAGULLS) 14 TOP 10 10 10 11 LINC SEAGULLS) (WM OGDEN DANIEL LINE-BREAKS TOP (TIGERS) DRINKWATER SCOTT (CUTTERS) HYNES NICHO (BEARS) POLITONI PAT (DEVILS) AHEARN JACK ASSISTS TRY TOP Totaltackles OT(IES 11 (TIGERS) PORT IEBEKASSISTS LINE-BREAK

Line-breaks 10 (CUTTERS) BOWIE Missedtackles

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