NRL LIVE: danger man” Recee Walsh is totally in another level after Running riot against Newcastle knight here are his doings…
Reece Walsh is the player of the round. demonstrated his and Brisbane’s potential for danger after destroying Newcastle. recovered from his State of Origin setback by scoring a try and setting up two more. QUOTE OF THE ROUND: “It’s been sixty-odd days, but it feels like three years.” — Brisbane coach Kevin Walters following his team’s victory in that same game, which ended their six-game losing streak.
DISCUSSION: Should club football players be subject to State of Origin bans? After losing Cameron Murray and Haumole Olakau’atu, respectively, in the Suncorp Stadium incident, both South Sydney and Manly were incensed. However, the NRL is certain that their present strategy is the best one.
THE MAGIC MOMENT: Nathan Cleary’s field goal against the Dolphins in the golden point. In the first game following a lengthy hamstring layoff, the Penrith halfback made a field goal from 42 meters out.
CASUALTY WARD: Warriors – Taine Tuaupiki (concussion), Adam Pompey (knee); Storm – Grant Anderson (knee); Broncos – Brendan Piakura (groin); Rabbitohs – Richie Kennar (concussion); Sea Eagles – Lehi Hopoate (eye socket); Knights – Bradman Best (hamstring); Panthers – Paul Alamoti (arm).
JUDICIARY WATCH: Tigers – Aidan Sezer (dangerous contact); Storm – Joe Chan (dangerous contact).
UNDER PRESSURE: Wests Tigers. They are now firmly on track for their third straight wooden spoon, with halfback Aidan Sezer’s second suspension of the year for a hip-drop tackle adding to their woes.
