Zac Lomax performed his first New South Wales Cup sport since being sensationally axed from the Dragons’ NRL aspect.
He had a quiet first half, however got here alive within the second to assist arrange the sport. Meanwhile, Jacob Liddle — who was additionally dropped a fortnight in the past — scored the matchwinner.
Newcastle’s latest recruit had an immediate impression, Kyle Flanagan is wanting increasingly at dwelling at hooker, whereas Luke Metcalf returned from a severe hamstring harm.
NRL veteran Tariq Sims starred for one of many Storm’s feeder sides and a Broncos winger received a staggering 17 deal with busts in his aspect’s win.
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Zac Lomax took a bit little bit of time to heat into the sport however performed an important position within the second half. Lomax scored a attempt — which he nailed the conversion for — then arrange one other 9 minutes later. He additionally completed with fie deal with busts and 107 operating metres in addition to 5 tackles with two misses.
When requested by Fox League if he’d been given any indications on what he can work on in NSW Cup, Lomax mentioned: “Nah, it’s just about competing and enjoying my footy — I feel as though I was able to do that today.
“I just wanted to come back and learn my craft again and just hopefully be a voice for the team back here,” he added.
“It was really good to come back and just enjoy playing footy. It’s a really good bunch of boys and I really enjoyed it today.”
Jacob Liddle was on of the Dragons’ finest final week and backed it up with one other dominant efficiency which included two linebreaks, two deal with busts, 42 tackles with one miss and most significantly the matchwinning attempt within the 77th minute.
“That’s the key (turning up with a good attitude),” Liddle instructed Fox League.
“Obviously it’s not great when you get dropped. All I want to do is get back here, play some good footy, get my head in order and try and make it back into grade.”
When requested how he will get again into the NRL aspect Liddle mentioned:“Just play good footy, (have) the right attitude and win games — that helps.”
On the opposite aspect of the sector, Dane Aukafolau celebrated signing with the Knights with two tries within the first 20 minutes of his membership debut. The towering second-rower additionally received two linebreaks, a linebreak help, six deal with busts, 93 operating metres and 24 tackles with two misses.
Meanwhile Kyle Flanagan received via a mountain of labor on either side of the ball at hooker for the Bulldogs. He completed the sport with two attempt assists, two linebreak assists, 114 operating metres and 45 tackles with 4 misses. He did, nonetheless, have an opportunity to win the sport with a area purpose within the last two minutes however missed.
Warriors playmaker Luke Metcalf simply performed the primary half in his return from a hamstring harm however nonetheless had an impression on the sport, scoring a attempt, getting a linebreak, 4 deal with busts and 64 operating metres.
STANDOUTS
Jack Cogger is hitting kind on the time of yr that Penrith will want him most. Cogger scored a attempt, received two linebreaks, 9 deal with busts and ran for 130 metres, whereas making 19 tackles with three misses in his aspect’s two-point win over the Roosters.
Cogger will play a key position for the NRL aspect over the State of Origin interval.
It was three tries a chunk in that sport with Sandon Smith’s goalkicking in the end costing the Chooks. But the younger halfback, who has been taking part in fullback for the final month, was spectacular in different areas, establishing a attempt, getting two linebreak assists, 5 deal with busts and 155 operating metres.
Naufahu Whyte needs to be knocking on the door of an NRL call-up with the Roosters after one other sturdy 80-minute efficiency the place he racked up 242 metres — 106 post-contact — six deal with busts and 37 tackles. However he did miss seven tackles.
The Bulldogs’ Rugby Sevens convert Jeral Skelton was exhausting to deal with with eight deal with busts and 228 operating metres to go together with his attempt to linebreak of their 14-all draw with the Warriors.
On the opposite aspect of the sector, veteran ahead James Gavet was all class, ending with a attempt help, a linebreak help, two deal with busts, 152 operating metres and 26 tackles with three misses.
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South Sydney’s Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson bagged a hat-trick of their gorgeous second-half comeback in opposition to the Magpies. He additionally received three linebreaks, 5 deal with busts and 167 metres.
Fullback Blake Taaffe was instrumental within the win, establishing three tries and getting a linebreak help. He was set to be 18th man for NRL afterwards however ended up within the 17 after Tom Burgess received injured within the warm-up. The Bunnies didn’t find yourself needing him although.
Corey Harawira-Naera impressed for the Raiders with a attempt, 171 operating metres and 33 tackles — zero misses, whereas Manly’s Samuela Fainu was dynamic in his aspect’s draw with a attempt help, two linebreak assists and 138 metres, whereas additionally making 30 tackles with one miss.
Manaia Waitere did an admirable job at fullback for Newtown in what was his NSW Cup debut. Waitere, who was promoted from the Sharks’ Jersey Flegg aspect, arrange a attempt, received two linebreak assists, six deal with busts and 108 operating metres.
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NRL veteran Tariq Sims had a sport to recollect for Storm feeder aspect Brisbane Tigers. Sims scored a attempt, set one other up, received a linebreak and ran for 197 metres. whereas additionally making 33 tackles with zero misses.
George Jennings additionally confirmed he’s a step above Queensland Cup, bagging a double, whereas Maron Seve arrange a attempt, received two linebreak assists and 127 operating metres.
Tristan Sailor was electrical for Souths Logan, scoring a attempt, establishing one other, getting a linebreak, a linebreak help and 7 deal with busts in addition to 226 operating metres. So too was Ethan Quai-Ward, who arrange a attempt, received six deal with busts and 256 operating metres.
Meanwhile winger Jordan Pereira dominated with a attempt, a linebreak, 161 operating metres and a staggering 17 deal with busts.
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Townsville winger Jodeci Baker-Tiraha received a hat-trick, two linebreaks and three deal with busts in his aspect’s 54-4 win over the PNG Hunters, nevertheless it was Riley Price — son of NRL legend, Steve Price — who stole the present with two tries, three linebreaks, a linebreak help, 9 deal with busts and 220 operating metres. He additionally made 17 tackles with zero misses.
Hooker Jayden Hodges additionally had a time out, establishing 4 tries, getting a linebreak, two linebreak assists, 169 operating metres and 34 tackles with three misses.
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Burleigh’s second-rower Jacob Alick and centre Sami Sauiluma each bagged two tries every. Alick additionally received two linebreaks and 4 deal with busts to go together with his 137 operating metres, whereas Sauiluma received a linebreak, a linebreak help and 182 operating metres.
Dolphins winger Brayden McGrady scored a attempt to arrange two extra in addition to a linebreak help, eight deal with busts and 161 operating metres.
Five-eighth Cory McGrady arrange three tries for the Western Clydesdales nevertheless it wasn’t sufficient to get the win over Northern Pride, whom Harry Freebairn starred for with two attempt assists and three linebreak assists.
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