Bulldogs overcome contentious sin bin in Galvin’s dream debut
It was a classic clash between bitter rivals the Bulldogs and Eels on holiday Monday, punctuated by a contentious sin bin and mid-season recruit Lachlan Galvin’s first try for the club.
It was a classic clash between bitter rivals the Bulldogs and Eels on holiday Monday, punctuated by a contentious sin bin and mid-season recruit Lachlan Galvin’s first try for the club.
There were many positional questions prior to Lachlan Galvin’s Canterbury debut, and some – not all – were answered as Matt Burton put his stamp on the No. 6 jersey against the Eels. See all the winners and losers from the King’s birthday clash.
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Lachlan Galvin has given an incredible insight into the culture of the Bulldogs, revealing club leader Viliame Kikau’s unique way of ingratiating the star five-eighth to the Kennel.
In their final opportunity to impress NSW selectors, Zac Lomax and Mitchell Moses passed with flying colours, while pressure is building on Knights coach Adam O’Brien after another poor performance.
The NRL has been told to step in over damning accusations levelled at Channel 9 with claims the network has “bent over”.
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A piece of Herbie Farnworth brilliance helped the Dolphins to a gritty win over the uninspiring Eels, with the Parramatta side remaining rooted to the bottom of the NRL ladder.
There were hopes Zac Lomax would be back this week for the Eels, but the club is taking a cautious approach with his foot injury that leaves him with just one match to impress NSW selectors.
Fans and former players have gone nuclear over a bunker howler that marred the opening match of Magic round – but the NRL claims the right call was made. Watch and have your say.
Jason Ryles said he would need to ask his halfback for money if he was going to say what he really wanted to after Parramatta’s controversial loss.
Mitchell Moses was incensed and let his feelings show after a controversial moment that had TV commentators speaking up on his behalf.
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