As a result of the shock, Tigers must address a major question
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We’ve said it before, and the previous 24 hours are a perfect example of why: rugby league never, ever sleeps.The Dragons ultimately found some intestinal fortitude and denied Ben Hunt’s immediate release request – for now – after an action-packed Sunday afternoon and Monday morning.
The St George Illawarra performance has more resemblance to new coach Shane Flanagan than to the other major decision-makers who have been exposed as being completely out of their depth over the last two months.
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Following the sacking of coach Justin Holbrook last week, Manly has produced a Gold Coast Titans-style play and recruited Luke Brooks from the Wests Tigers for next season.
This is a wise move by the Sea Eagles, but the issue now is what it means for Josh Schuster’s future after the club has made it plain that he will play in the backrow.The implication is also what it means for Wests Tigers in terms of who will play in the halves for the ailing club after this season.
Tigers assistant coach Benji Marshall has stated that he does not intend to make a move for Schuster.And, as many competent judges have lately pointed out, decent halves are as few as hen’s teeth at the moment.
For the record, we’ve seen the entire video many times, and the NRL appears to have a very solid case against the Broncos fullback.
Then, Sydney Roosters champion fullback James Tedesco’s difficult season continues as the Canberra Raiders shock the Chooks, highlighting the enormity of the Tricolours’ difficulties in terms of their offence and out-of-form top players once more.Joey Manu barely touched the ball in the first half before virtually single-handedly driving the Roosters to victory with some key plays in the second.
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