‘Really ugly’ incident sparks footy furore
Melbourne Storm forward Trent Loiero could be in hot water with the match review committee for this “dangerous” tackle.
Melbourne Storm forward Trent Loiero could be in hot water with the match review committee for this “dangerous” tackle.
The Melbourne Storm are living an injury nightmare in round but one Wests Tigers star is being praised for classy act for his rival.
Even allowing for the gradual loss of the Big Four in recent seasons, Melbourne Storm has never been so vulnerable, writes PAUL KENT.
One of the Titans’ brightest prospects has copped a grilling from coach Justin Holbrook while Storm star Cameron Munster has made a significant decision.
The grainy footage of Nelson Asofa-Solomona in the infamous Bali brawl was shocking — but it was enough to convince one fight agent that the Storm front-rower could make it in the ring.
A furious Matty Johns has blasted the NRL’s decision to ban Melbourne Storm forward Nelson Asofa-Solomona for three Test matches over the Bali brawl. PLUS, NRL GF replay heads west.
In a dramatic week, Suliasi Vunivalu has been attacked in Bali and feared for his life, and is now close to switching to Australian rugby.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona won’t miss any NRL matches for his involvement in an alleged street brawl in Bali while defending teammate Suliasi Vunivalu, but he isn’t getting off scot-free.
Melbourne Storm winger Suli Vunivalu has broken his silence following the Bali nightclub brawl, revealing things could have turned fatal if Nelson Asofa-Solomona didn’t step in.
In what may be a big blow for Fiji and fans of fleet-footed footy, Melbourne Storm star Suli Vunivalu – who was king-hit in Bali – is a doubt for this weekend’s World Cup 9s tournament.
One of rugby league’s greatest players admits he could understand if Cameron Smith walked away from the game immediately amid the endless stream of criticism directed at the future Immortal.
Their head coach is an Aussie, their coaching team are Aussies (or have Aussie experience), they pulled in Ricky Stuart … now it seems England have been picking the brains of Craig Bellamy.
As Storm giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona was grilled by NRL integrity officials over the Bali brawl incident, a rival player backed the Melbourne prop’s actions on the party island.
See the battered face of Storm winger Suliasi Vunivalu and the injuries that drove Nelson Asofa-Solomona to brawling on the streets of Bali. GRAPHIC PICTURE
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