NRL: Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary and captain Isaah Yeo front the media after their Round 15 win over the Knights in Newcastle.
New-found defensive resolve and strong Round 15 performances have positioned the Cowboys and the Rabbitohs as outside chances at a 2024 finals push .
They’ve lost three straight for the first time since 2022 but Walters has no doubt the reigning grand finalists can return to the mix and deliver a drought-breaking premiership.“It’s just their attitudes. We’re just not quite right at the moment. But we’ll keep working on it.Walters conceded after the match that Riki was lucky not to be sent off over the off-the-ball hit on Souths star Cameron Murray that got him suspended.
“It’s just addressing the little concentration lapses and the mental errors were having at the moment, but I’m pretty sure fourth and ninth are all on the same points.”COWBOYS PRIMED FOR LATE-SEASON RUN It’s a crucial week off for the Townsville-based side, who are likely to have six players named in the Origin squads for Game II.
Yet, there was a resilient edge to the South Sydney goal line defence, one which suggests the side now have as much pride in keeping sides scoreless as they do in scoring themselves. Granted, this is a Broncos outfit without Reece Walsh and Adam Reynolds, but there was still enough firepower, and opportunity, to breach South Sydney’s defence.
From a little fish to a big pond to a big fish in a little pond, Apisai Koroisau’s move to the Wests Tigers was always going to come with its challenges. “He went from the best team to the worst team, and that’s hard to do when you’re at his age when you’re playing the position that he does. At 29, Hughes is entering the prime of his career, with coach Craig Bellamy of the belief his star halfback is in the best form of his career. Some wrap considering the heights Hughes has hit previously.Hughes was instrumental against the Warriors, setting up four tries and having some really smart moments, including a quick tap that resulted in Marcelo Montoya’s second half sin binning.
In recent seasons, the Kiwi international has risen as one of the NRL’s strongest No.7’s with an extensive bag of tricks that few playmakers in the competition possess. Speaking during the week, Anthony Seibold conceded the club are considering shifting Trbojevic to the centres.“There’s a little bit more change of pace as a fullback, but there’s a lot more contact when you’re playing centre.
However, Hopoate, the 19-year-old son of former Sea Eagles winger John Hopoate has shown he’s well and truly made for first grade. While Galvin has come out and committed his immediate future to the Tigers, his contract only runs through until 2026, by which time he’ll be just 21. As has been the case in Nathan Cleary’s absence this season, Luai was once again the Panthers’ main man, getting his fingers on the football often, and to great effect.
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