The Dragons’ 19-year-old Couchman twins gave the Red V followers one thing to smile about in what’s been a tricky time for the membership.
Bulldogs membership captain Ray Faitala-Mariner returned from an sickness, whereas an rising playmaker impressed in his first sport again from an ACL damage.
The Titans would possibly simply boast the perfect depth at No.1 within the NRL with younger gun Keano Kini placing on a present in Queensland Cup.
Meanwhile, with the Rabbitohs hitting a little bit of a type droop, coach Jason Demetriou would possibly look to shake up his bench — and there have been three forwards that confirmed their class and ability.
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Bulldogs playmaker Bailey Biondi-Odo performed his first sport in 294 video games after recovering from an ACL damage suffered within the first week of NSW Cup’s finals final season. The 21-year-old received by the 80 minutes unscathed, ending with a strive assists, a linebreak help and 135 operating metres. He additionally made 14 tackles however did miss 5.
Club captain Raymond Faitala-Mariner additionally returned to the sphere after battling pneumonia for the final month. He additionally received by the total 80 minutes, ending with 92 operating metres, six sort out busts and 34 tackles — however did miss 4.
Titans younger gun Keano Kini exploded at fullback for the Burleigh Bears. The 19-year-old scored within the seventh minute, arrange one other strive, received three linebreaks, a linebreak help, seven sort out busts and ran for an eye-watering 304 metres.
It’s was the Rabbitohs’ forwards time to shine with Shaq Mitchell, Liam Knight and Daniel Suluka-Fifita getting loads of pleasure of their win over Blacktown.
Mitchell arrange a strive, received a linebreak help, three sort out busts and 140 metres, whereas additionally making 19 tackles with only one miss.
Knight additionally arrange a strive, received 180 operating metres and made 24 tackles with one miss, but it surely was Suluka-Fifita that topped the metre rely for the Bunnies with 186. He additionally completed with a strive, a linebreak, 4 sort out busts and 24 tackles — one miss.
Danny Levi had his finest sport since getting back from a damaged jaw. The veteran hooker arrange two tries for Canberra, ran for 133 metres and made 30 tackles with two misses.
Xavier Savage was additionally essential within the win, bagging two tries, establishing one other, getting three linebreaks and operating 171 metres whereas on the wing.
STANDOUTS
It’s been a tricky time for Dragons followers, however the Couchman twins produced a efficiency that not solely impressed their aspect to a two-point upset over the Warriors, however must also give the Red V devoted hope for the longer term.
Ryan and Toby — each 19-years previous — made 254 and 244 operating metres respectively, with each notching up over 100 post-contact metres of their 80-minute performances. Ryan additionally scored a strive, received a linebreak and made 56 tackles with 4 misses, whereas Toby — who made his NRL debut in Round 2 — made an unbelievable 60 tackles with three misses.
Warriors five-eighth Eiden Ackland was spectacular in a shedding aspect, scoring a strive, establishing one other, getting two linebreak assists and 106 metres.
Adam Clune was instrumental within the Knights’ one level win over the Panthers with a strive help, three linebreak assists, 101 operating metres and 22 tackles. He additionally slotted the matchwinner within the 77th minute. The versatile Lachie Miller was stable at five-eighth too with a strive help, linebreak help, six sort out busts and 130 metres.
Panthers fullback Isaiah Iongi proved to be a handful although, establishing a strive, getting a linebreak help, six sort out busts and 202 operating metres.
The Magpies shocked a stacked Bulldogs aspect, with their sport ending in a 15-all draw. Heading into Round 17, the Magpies sat tenth, whereas the Bulldogs have been outright first. The Dogs had the expertise of Ryan Sutton, Nu Brown, Corey Waddell, Ray Faitala-Mariner and Kyle Flanagan however couldn’t get the job executed.
Veteran utility Will Smith was key for the Magpies, getting a linebreak, two linebreak assists, 4 sort out busts, 77 operating metres and 19 tackles with only one miss. He additionally slotted a area aim, earlier than Bulldogs halfback Bailey Hayward responded with one 14 seconds earlier than full time.
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Braydon Trindall was in all places in Newtown’s large win over the Eels. He scored a strive, arrange one other, received two linebreak assists and ran for 78 metres. Meanwhile, 20-year-old winger Sam Stonestreet received a strive, a strive help, three linebreaks, 5 sort out busts and 189 metres.
Blacktown might not of gotten the win, however Dean Matterson was huge, enjoying 80 minutes at lock. He completed with 227 metres and 43 tackles — two misses.
Canberra’s teen sensation Chevvy Stewart confirmed his potential at fullback with a strive, strive help, a linebreak help, 5 sort out busts and 105 metres of their eight-point win over the Roosters.
Meanwhile, Brisbane Tigers centre Solomona Faataape bagged a double, arrange one other strive, received two linebreaks, a linebreak help, eight sort out busts and 208 metres. Former Titans and Warriors ahead Leivaha Pulu was additionally big with a strive, two strive assists, a linebreak, two linebreak assists, 5 sort out busts and 125 metres. He made 22 tackles additionally with zero misses within the second row.
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Burleigh’s Guy Hamilton is staking his declare for back-to-back halfback of the yr honours, notching up 4 strive help, 4 linebreak assists and 134 metres in opposition to Tweed. He additionally made 27 tackles however had 4 misses.
CQ Capras halfback Jack Madden additionally had a superb sport with two strive assists, two linebreak assists and 118 metres of their win over Mackay. But it was prop Bailey Butler that stole the present. He not solely bagged a double, however received two linebreaks, 9 sort out busts and 168 metres.
Northern Pride centre Will Partridge additionally received a double in his aspect’s win over Townsville. Partridge completed with 5 sort out busts and 200 metres too — however was outrun by lock Daniel Hindmarsh-Takyi. He notched up a powerful 250 metres with 111 of these post-contact, whereas additionally making 25 tackles with zero misses.
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Halves companions Josh Rogers and Jock Madden have been essential in Wynnum Manly’s two-point win over the Dolphins. Rogers scored a strive, arrange two extra, received a linebreak and 96 metres. Madden additionally scored a attempt to received two strive assists and a 1 linebreak to go together with his 175 metres. It was 5 tries a chunk however the boots of Rogers and Madden — who shared kicking duties — received Wynnum Manly over the road.
Cameron Cullen was spectacular on a shedding aspect although with the Dolphins No.7 establishing two tries and getting three linebreak assists.
Jonathon Reuben bagged a hat-trick for Norths Devils, whereas skipper Jack Ahearn arrange two tries in what was his a hundredth sport for the membership.
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Isaac Luke performed 39 minutes off the bench for the Broncos’ feeder aspect, Souths Logan Magpies. He completed with 79 operating metres and 10 tackles with no misses. The crew is coached by coss-code worldwide and former Bronco Karmichael Hunt.
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