Dugan Ruled Out
He was the best player for the VB Blues last season, but an elbow injury suffered against South Sydney has ruled him out of the first Origin clash at ANZ Stadium on Wednesday. Reliable centre Josh Morris was named as his replacement yesterday.
U-16s Into Camp
The NSW under-16s State Of Origin side, coached by Brad Fittler, entered their Narrabeen Camp on Saturday and were immediately put through two field sessions. They will take on Queensland in the State Of Origin I curtain-raiser at ANZ Stadium on Wednesday.
Never Too Late
The Illawarra Cutters stole a victory in Wollongong yesterday thanks to a Damien Sironen try over the Wyong Roos. Sironen had been stretchered off the field just two weeks ago against Newcastle, and he was rewarded for a quick return with a match-winning try.
Fresh Five
Three of the top five Intrust Super Premiership NSW teams are those that did not appear in the finals last year. Newtown sits in third, with Illawarra fourth and the Wests Tigers knocking on the top-four door in fifth position.
Raise The Bat
A total of 100 points were scored in the Auburn v Asquith Sydney Shield match. Let that sink in - 100 points. Yes, largely thanks to a five-try effort to Connor Jones and four tries each to Anderson and Leasi, Auburn managed to blow Asquith way 90 points to 10.
Mounties Lead The Way…
A single loss in 11 games has proven that Mounties are the best side in the 2016 Intrust Super Premiership NSW, and they are out to avenge last year’s shock early exit.
…In More Than One Competition
After a 60-12 victory this weekend, Mounties sits firmly in the top four of the Ron Massey Cup, while they also lead the Sydney Shield.
