NRL SuperCoach wrap: Kalyn Ponga among big-name flops, fresh Ryan Papenhuyzen injury
Kalyn Ponga and Harry Grant were among the flops while a fresh injury concern for Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to dominate SuperCoach headlines all week.
Kalyn Ponga, Harry Grant and Reuben Garrick were among the flops.
While a fresh injury concern for Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to dominate SuperCoach headlines all week.
Tom Sangster’s full wrap of Sunday action.
WINNERS
Grant Anderson (127) – Collected the spoils of a big Storm win with three tries.
Tolu Koula (108) – Shining light for the well-beaten Sea Eagles. Made life hell for Storm debutant Moses Leo with 11 tackle busts and two tries.
Jahrome Hughes (94) – Got an early shower after a brilliant return from injury. Three try assists.
Eliesa Katoa (85) – Showed yet again he is the elite 2RF of SuperCoach. Will be crucial for the byes.
Cameron Munster (81) – At his unconventional best in a brilliant first half but only notched 10 points in the second half.
Reed Mahoney (82) - Topped the scoring in a low-scoring match. Two try assists.
Haumole Olakau’atu (77) – In beast mode all afternoon and produced a spectacular try assist late.
Clayton Fualalo (69) – A late try by the potential cheapie secured a solid price rise with more to come.
Max King (69) - Worked himself to a stand still. All in pure base.
Jack Todd (63) - Cult hero had the crowd in raptures with his first NRL try.
Jacob Kiraz (49) - The SuperCoach stud made a promising return from injury. Straight back to his tireless work rate with 17 runs and was dangerous under the high-ball.
Jacob Preston (65) - Very solid showing in pure base from the popular Bulldog.
LOSERS
Kalyn Ponga (33) - Shut down by the Dogs. Only nine runs for the game with his biggest contributions a forced drop out and linebreak assist.
Reuben Garrick (46) – Take out the goalkicking and he only scored 30.
Harry Grant (44) – Notched a try assist with a smart grubber but seemed happy to leave the big attacking stats to others.
James Schiller (1) - Copped a concussion in the opening moments and didn’t return.
Greg Marzhew (33) - Great work rate with 16 runs but very shaky under the high ball.
Ryan Papenhuyzen (65) – Scored a try and kicked all his goals, but came off late with hamstring tightness. We await news.
Moses Leo (25) – Debutant and potential cheapie. It was a mixed bag. He looked dangerous at stages with five tackle busts. But Koula has made him look silly with six missed tackles.
Originally published as NRL SuperCoach wrap: Kalyn Ponga among big-name flops, fresh Ryan Papenhuyzen injury