One of the NRL’s fiercest modern rivalries will resume tonight when Melbourne host Manly.
Canterbury centre Krisnan Inu could be facing another stint on the sidelines after a sickening leg twist on Newcastle’s James McManus in the Knights’ 44-8 win over the Bulldogs on Sunday.
Josh Dugan shapes as a State of Origin wildcard for NSW coach Laurie Daley and the new St George Illawarra fullback says he wants to lend a hand in helping to break Queensland’s seven-year stranglehold on the interstate series.
They frequently produce thrilling comebacks, but Canberra’s penchant for slow starts has the potential to put the brakes on their season.
Sydney Roosters captain Anthony Minichiello says NSW halfback Mitchell Pearce is a proven big-game player who is hitting ominous form ahead of next month’s State of Origin opener.
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