Parramatta’s defence was an absolute mess earlier in the season, but the improvement over the past few weeks has been significant. Feels very similar to last year when they gradually turned that side of their game around.
Jamayne Isaako required a minor procedure after dislocating his finger in Round 15 - the Dolphins are still expecting he will be available to play next week (via @badel_cmail)
Sounds like hospital visit more to wash out & stitch up wound from open dislocation (bone pierced skin) to help prevent infection - if no fracture present common to see a return without missing time.
Final team changes: Warriors vs Sharks
Warriors: Luke Metcalf drops out of the team
Sharks Sam Stonestreet out and Sione Katoa is in. Hohepa Puru will start at Hooker and Jayden Berrell goes back to the bench.
Queensland coach Billy Slater says Tino Fa’asuamaleaui’s dad Fereti has passed away after a battle with cancer.
Tino has told Queensland hierarchy he wants to play in Origin II to honour his father. couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl…
Sad news from Queensland camp.
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui’s father Fereti has passed away after an illness.
@QLDmaroons coach Billy Slater has spoken to media in Melbourne and said Tino intends to play at MCG.
Heavy hearts in camp.