SuperCoach wrap: Ponga flops, Hughes among injuries
Superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga was barely sighted as the Knights’ attacking woes continued, while SuperCoaches have a host of fresh injuries to deal with.
Superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga was barely sighted as the Knights’ attacking woes continued, while SuperCoaches have a host of fresh injuries to deal with.
Melbourne’s demolition of the Warriors could come at a cost to both clubs, with Jahrome Hughes and James Fisher-Harris suffering injuries.
A sold-out crowd in Melbourne will see if the Storm can extend their remarkable record over the Warriors.
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.
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