Sin bin swings game as Storm survive late Raiders flourish
The Melbourne Storm have done it again, ending Canberra's fairytale run with a 14-12 victory to set up a date with Cronulla on the final weekend of the season.
Michael Chammas is a sports reporter with The Sydney Morning Herald
The Melbourne Storm have done it again, ending Canberra's fairytale run with a 14-12 victory to set up a date with Cronulla on the final weekend of the season.
Cronulla halfback Chad Townsend wasn't impressed by Shane Flanagan's decision to hook him from the field against the Raiders a fortnight ago, but insists he always respected the coach's decision.
Cronulla wrecking ball Andrew Fifita insists he did nothing wrong and has "no regrets" about supporting criminal friend Kieran Loveridge, but says he understands why his public backing of the killer caused such outrage.
Cronulla have just another nine days between them and a chance to end 49 years of false starts and false hope, knocking out the reigning premiers with a 32-20 victory.
Joey Leilua hasn't been able to wipe the smile off his face all season, but 18 months ago he hated his life. He was fat and he knew it. Problem was, he didn't care.
Beleagured former Parramatta Eels player Kieran Foran has signed a one-year contract with the New Zealand Warriors.
He's played for his state and country, but one of the most frightening moments of Josh Papalii's career was ringing Ricky Stuart to tell him he was backflipping on his Parramatta contract.
The heartbreak and frustration of losing Anthony Milford was the last straw for Canberra. Millions of dollars invested in developing players, only to see them either shown the door or watch them run through it even faster.
Raiders hooker Josh Hodgson has revealed he was ridiculed for leaving England for Canberra, such was the reputation of the club outside Australia two seasons ago.
Canberra know they have the formula to beat Melbourne having done so last month, which is why you won't hear any complaints about the Storm's wrestling tactics out of the nation's capital.
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