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Brent Read joined The Rush Hour to rip through the biggest headlines in the rugby league world. The Dragons virtually have Gutherson locked in whilst the club will now target Daniel Atkinson to replace Ben Hunt. Parramatta Eels have Josh Addo-Carr in their sights, whilst Brandon Smith fights for his future at Sydney Roosters. And a major update on Nelson Asofa-Solomona!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brent Read joined The Rush Hour to rip through the biggest headlines in the rugby league world. The Dragons virtually have Gutherson locked in whilst the club will now target Daniel Atkinson to replace Ben Hunt. Parramatta Eels have Josh Addo-Carr in their sights, whilst Brandon Smith fights for his future at Sydney Roosters. And a major update on Nelson Asofa-Solomona!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Premiership-winning Panther Ben Ross believes the pressure could be too much for Storm front-rower Josh King, who heads into Sunday's grand final with more responsibility than ever as Melbourne Storm aim to get the job done without enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason Ryles has landed a n ew signing and it comes in the form of Jack Williams as the Cronulla backrower joins the Blue & Gold for the next three seasons. The Tip Sheet dives into Parramatta's latest acquisition and the pickup of Dean Hawkins as well as the rumours that a young Bulldog is also on the radar. Sixties, Forty20 and Clint recap the Dally Ms on a night where Abbi Church well and truly arrived at the highest levels of the game. Church was narrowly pipped for the game's highest individual accolade by the outstanding Olivia Kernick but did capture the title of Fullback Of The Year. Rory Owen was ineligible for Rookie Of The Year honours but cleaned up at the RLPA and Parramatta awards. The boys discuss the grand final qualifiers as the Storm and Panthers book a rematch of the 2020 decider in the NRL while the Sharks stunned the Broncos in the NRLW and will meet the Roosters to decide who claims glory. Naturally, previews of those games follow as the boys tackle the big issues. Will Nathan Cleary be right? How do the Storm cover the loss of Nelson Asofa-Solomona? Which two teams prevail when all is said and done across the two grand finals?
Melbourne Storm Great Robbie Kearns joins the Run Home with Joel and Missile to talk his Grand Final plans, the Panthers rebuilding each year, THAT horse riding story and the Storm without Big Nelson 00:00 Melbourne Storm Great Robbie Kearns 00:40 Excited for the Grand Final 01:30 Why the Storm will win 03:00 Nelson Asofa-Solomona suspension affecting the matchup 04:45 Loves Harry Grant 05:50 Isaah Yeo's impact as a forward 07:10 Robbie Kearns Horse Riding Story 09:20 Missing the 1999 Grand Final 10:45 How Big Nas teammates will feel with his loss 12:20 Changes to the suspension system 13:00 His Grand Final Predictions Listen to The Run Home with Joel and Fletch live every weekday: 3pm AEST on SEN 1170 AM Sydney & SEN 693 AM Brisbane Catch the boys in video, live from the studios by heading to the Run Home with Joel and Fletch Youtube page. Hit subscribe and never miss a thing! https://youtube.com/@joelandfletchsen?si=LJAudaWNKvrhGCUF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fire response services across Australia say they are on alert as the official bushfire season begins, US says Israel has begun a ground incursion into Lebanon, In rugby league, Melbourne Storm forward Nelson Asofa-Solomona will miss Sunday night's N-R-L Grand Final, after failing to have his suspension overturned.
They did it! The 2024 Minor Premiers, the Melbourne Storm defeated rivals in the Sydney Roosters, overcoming adversity right from kick-off with the opening exchanges of the game, seeing the boys from Bondi jump to a 6-nil lead, capitalising on a Nelson Asofa-Solomona sin bin and a 12 man defensive side, only for Storm to show great reslience, not crumble, square the ledger and dominate for the rest of the contest on the back of the Big Four, with Hughes, Papenhuyzen, Grant and Munster stepping up to dominate proceedings. A comprehensive 48-18 win saw the Storm qualify for their 11th Grand Final appearance across their 26 year existence. Bellamy's 10th Grand Final to boot. Stormy Daniel covers off on the Preliminary Final win, what's making Storm news, team list Tuesday, previewing the Grand Final and answers your listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joel and Fletch react to Madge Maguire announced as Broncos coach and Big NAS has had his ban upheld..... 00:00 Madge confirmed as Broncos head coach on three year deal 01:00 Madge speaks out on joining Broncos 02:45 Best candidate available? 03:30 Gordon Tallis on Madge being hired 04:45 Nelson Asofa-Solomona ban upheld 05:15 How long should the ban be? 05:45 How much would you pay to play? 06:45 Jai Russo prank Listen to The Run Home with Joel and Fletch live every weekday: 3pm AEST on SEN 1170 AM Sydney & SEN 693 AM Brisbane Catch the boys in video, live from the studios by heading to the Run Home with Joel and Fletch Youtube page. Hit subscribe and never miss a thing! https://youtube.com/@joelandfletchsen?si=LJAudaWNKvrhGCUF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jarrod Croker joins the Run Home for Harness Racing NSW to get his tips for tonight's trots, his thoughts on the Nelson suspension and the upcoming finals! 00:00 Jarrod Croker still in Queensland on holiday 01:30 Tips for the Harness tonight 02:45 His thoughts for the GF 03:30 Thoughts on shoulder injuries re. Nathan Cleary 05:00 Nelson Asofa-Solomona suspension 07:20 Dally M Rookie of the year and Ethan Strange chances 08:15 Case for Ricky for coach of the year 09:00 State of Origin coach thoughts Listen to The Run Home with Joel and Fletch live every weekday: 3pm AEST on SEN 1170 AM Sydney & SEN 693 AM Brisbane Catch the boys in video, live from the studios by heading to the Run Home with Joel and Fletch Youtube page. Hit subscribe and never miss a thing! https://youtube.com/@joelandfletchsen?si=LJAudaWNKvrhGCUF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
US says Israel has begun a ground invasion into Lebanon; Australia's first Special Envoy To Combat Islamophobia appointed; Nelson Asofa-Solomona [[uh-soffa solla-moaner]] to miss Sunday's N-R-L Grand Final through suspension.
Catch up on all the Rugby League news from NRL 360, Monday the 30th of September, with hosts Braith Anasta and Gorden Tallis. The NRL 360 panel are joined by Buzz Rothfield and Brent Read to discuss the dramatic events at Brisbane, and their opinions on whether Walters deserved to go, and how Michael Maguire will handle the high profile club. Plus: does Nelson Asofa-Solomona deserve to miss the Grand Final? For more of the show tune in on Fox League CH 502 or stream full episodes on KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brad Fittler previews the NRL Grand Final between Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers and discusses what is the correct punishment for Nelson Asofa-Solomona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Benjamin Netanyahu issues video telling the people of Iran, he stands with them A 15-year-old Queensland girl has died in an E-Scooter accident on a major highway The Melbourne Storm loses its bid to have prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona in NRL GF And worries about Tay Tay and Travis Kelce, after she goes MIA from the NFLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Dead Set Legends Sydney Catch Up - Triple M Sydney - Gus, Jude & Wendell
Josh Mansour is on The Dead Set Legends for a big review of Melbourne Storm's massive preliminary final victory over Sydney Roosters. And The Sauce gives his take on Storm enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona after an early hit on Lindsay Collins may see him scrubbed from the Grand Final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is NSW Blues coach Michael Maguire the man for the Brisbane Broncos after Kevin Walters and the club parted ways? Whilst the crew discuss the fallout from Nelson Asofa-Solomona's ban after the enforcer's high shot in Melbourne Storm's win over Sydney Roosters. Whilst the debate surrounding kick-offs re-emerges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Penny Wong declares the need for a clear pathway to Palestinian statehood; Israel continues strikes across Lebanon as calls for a ceasefire mount and Melbourne Storm player Nelson Asofa-Solomona hit with four game ban ahead of the N-R-L grand final.
Melbourne is off to another NRL Grand Final after a resounding win over the Roosters. It's been another masterful performance from Supercoach Craig Bellamy who told ABC Sport's Ian Cohen that with the amount of change on their roster in the past few years he wasn't expecting a minor Premiership and Grand Final from this playing group. He also gave his thoughts on the sin-binning and potential charge of Nelson Asofa-Solomona as well as an injury update on Nick Meaney and Jahrome Hughes.
Scott Sattler, Andrew McCullough and Adrian Proszenko debate the Nelson Asofa-Solomona grade 3 charge from last nights match and if players should be immune from suspension on Grand Final day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LISTEN as the Continuous Call Team reacts to the wild opening between the Roosters and Storm, which saw Nelson Asofa-Solomona sent to the sin bin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Melbourne Storm prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona gives us a glimpse into the inner sanctum of the table's top team. Our very own Adam Blair (Assistant Coach of the Kiwis, no less) teases the Kiwis lineup for the 2024 Pacific Championships. Plus - is it time to fix our spine issues and invest in developing homegrown halves and hookers? All that and more on this week's League of Our Own.
Storm General Manager of Football, Frank Ponissi, addressed the rumours about Nelson Asofa-Solomona's place at the club after Melbourne secured a big signing this week, with Stefano Utoikamanu joining the team next year on a three-year deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Melbourne Storm Nelson Asofa-Solomona post match with Brett 'Noddy' Kimmorley on SEN League Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gobbs reviews the Round 5 narrow win over the Broncos in what many pundits and fans have called the game of the year and one of the best they have seen, whilst covering off on what is making news and headlines, including the re-signing of Nick Meaney, Munster's successful return from the most famous groin complaint in rugby league, Storm Chair doubles down on Coach Bellamy's statement that hulking prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona is 'not for sale', feeder team update and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Charlie White is back from his holiday & joins James Graham for a big edition of mid week matters! Jimmy explains why he thinks the Dragons are the winners of the Lomax release, we talk the Tigers roster management, we talk Nelson Asofa Solomona's future at the Storm & preview every game of round 5! Ladbrokes: https://ladbrokes.com/ Hats: https://thebyeround.com/ 00:00 Charlie's Back From Holiday 04:55 Zac Lomax Future – Do The Dragons Win? 13:38 Nelson Asofa Solomona's Fitness Drama 18:30 The Wests Tigers Roster Management Dilemma 25:00 Storm v Broncos Preview 27:30 The Perils Of Height 34:30 Dogs v Roosters Preview 40:30 Knights v Dragons Preview 44:15 Rabbitohs v Warriors Preview 47:00 Manly v Panthers Preview 48:40 Dolphins v Tigers Preview 51:45 Cowboys v Titans Preview 56:00 Raiders v Eels PreviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the back of the Storm's first 'Bye', AAMI Park will play host to a big clash against tradition rivals in the Brisbane Broncos; the first occasion the Storm will have faced the Broncos since going down to them in convincing fashion in Week 1 of the Finals series last season, which will be a motivating factor for Bellamy's men who will be keen to atone. Gobbs reviews the narrow Round 3 defeat to the Knights, covers off on all Storm news making headlines this week, whilst looking ahead to the clash with the Broncos. Who's in? Who's out? Gobbs will have all the latest and breaking team news including Coach Craig Bellamy shutting down any prospect of the Storm releasing hulking prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona from his newly inked contract that he only signed last season for a further four years. Big NAS ain't going anywhere folks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Sunday Triple M NRL Catch Up - Paul Kent, Gorden Tallis, Ryan Girdler, Anthony Maroon
Welcome to the Triple M Saturday Scrum! Tony Squires is joined by Ryan Girdler, Ben Te'o, Brent Read & Aaron Woods to discuss as the biggest issues in rugby league including; the Rabbitohs massive slide continuing, Latrell Mitchell's explosive interview, recap the Battle of the West, discuss Jason Taumalolo & Nelson Asofa-Solomona's futures & are the Bulldogs really improving?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the Triple M Saturday Scrum! Tony Squires is joined by Ryan Girdler, Ben Te'o, Brent Read & Aaron Woods to discuss as the biggest issues in rugby league including; the Rabbitohs massive slide continuing, Latrell Mitchell's explosive interview, recap the Battle of the West, discuss Jason Taumalolo & Nelson Asofa-Solomona's futures & are the Bulldogs really improving?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Daily Telegraph's Michael Carayannis joins Vossy and James Magnussen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Daily Telegraph's Michael Carayannis joins Vossy and James Magnussen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Madge Addressing The Leadership Group, Storm's Season, Playing For New Zealand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dolphins Front-Rower Jarrod Wallace joins the Run Home to talk about his upcoming fight with big Nelson Asofa-Solomona, the 2023 Grand Final and the Dolphins first NRL Season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dolphins Front-Rower Jarrod Wallace joins the Run Home to talk about his upcoming fight with big Nelson Asofa-Solomona, the 2023 Grand Final and the Dolphins first NRL Season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Over the weekend Ben was down in Sydney for the NRL grand final to watch the Brisbane Broncos and Sydney Panthers go head-to-head with a devastating loss for the Broncos with a final score of 26-24. While Ben was down there, he did some training and was sparing with some of his footy mates including current Brisbane Dolphins player Jarrod Wallace. Jarrod is also getting in the ring on Saturday but versing his Melbourne Storm rival Nelson Asofa-Solomona. While Ben and Jarrod were training together, they both went a little too hard and now Ben says, “I feel like I have just gone 10 rounds with Mike Tyson”Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcasts/seafm-gold-coast-breakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Sattler & Mat Rogers on the latest NRL news as Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Jason Taumalolo and Junior Paulo all locked in for Townsville boxing event! | Queensland & Storm Hooker Harry Grant has a laugh | Three Burning Questions | Team List Tuesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fresh Variety for ya, wrapping up the kiwi sporting weekend beginning with some Garden Mindfulness (3:23) and then headlining with some Warriors grit & grind (5:57) and Daisy Cleverley adding to the Flying Kiwis Championship crew (10:05). Ali Leiataua impressed on debut for the Wahs (14:48), while the Auckland Tuatara have gone top of the NBL (18:23). We've got Henry Shipley and the Kiwi County Tour (22:09). We've got a trimmed Football Ferns squad (23:31). Some NRL notes around Joseph Manu, Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Daejarn Asi & Hayze Perham (27:16). The Breakers and Phoenix both signed Aussie vets (30:04). The Black Sticks are on Pro League duty (33:30). The Tall Ferns have been on tour in Europe (34:12). Chuck in some Musical Jams to finish (36:40). And there it is. Your mind is a garden. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Email newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Aotearoa sports blog: https://www.theniche-cache.com
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Gobbs reviews the Battle of Brookvale where the Storm were bashed into submission by the Silvertails who were ruthless in defence, whilst also looking ahead to what many Storm fans and members consider the best game on the rugby league calendar, ANZAC Day at AAMI Park against traditional opponents, the Warriors - a real ANZAC clash between an Australian and New Zealand sporting teams, plus News Corp press reporting big Nelson Asofa-Solomona set to decide his future in the next week. Will he re-sign with Melbourne? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gobbs reflects on the disappointing Round 2 loss to the Canterury-Bankstown Bulldogs, where the Storm's effort was questioned by Coach Craig Bellamy. Already without 12 players to choose from due to injury, the injury crisis deepens with Nelson Asofa-Solomona sustaining a MCL knee injury which will sideline him for 6-8 weeks. A preview of the clash with the Titans, with the Storm travelling to CBUS Stadium to take on the Gold Coast and wrapping up all the latest Storm news from the week that was, including an injury and rehab report, feeder club wrap and yep, you guessed it, Craig Bellamy's coaching future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona joined us ahead of the Kiwis matchup against the Jamaican Reggae Warriors to talk about expectations for the match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catch up on all the Rugby League news from NRL 360, Wednesday the 31st of August, with host Braith Anasta and of course, Paul Kent. Phil Rothfield and Brent Read are brought in to discuss Sydney Roosters' chairman Nick Politis' swipe at the South Sydney Rabbitohs ahead of their round 15 clash on Friday. The team revisit the function of the judiciary after Craig Bellamy backed the system that has allowed his forward Nelson Asofa-Solomona to play this weekend. For more of the show tune in on Fox League CH 502 or stream full episodes on KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Griffin Neame Interview
The Tip Sheet is back with another installment of NRL news as Sixties, Forty20 and Spiro breakdown Round 24 of the premiership race. It all starts on the Eels as Parra look to time their run into the finals. They built on a dominant win over the Bulldogs with an even more impressive thumping of the Broncos. The boys look at the blazing star of Shaun Lane as Parramatta's key backrower draws bigger and more impressive plaudits with each passing game. The spiteful clash between the Roosters and Storm draws ire for a poor showing from the Match Review Committee. Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Cameron Munster escaped bans for downright dastardly behavior and the boys are having none of it. The Broncos, Sea Eagles, Knights and Titans have all seen the wheels fall off their respective wagons and The Tip Sheet tries to figure out why. From Brisbane's horrid response to a deserved spray from their coach to Manly's cultural implosion, who did it best or rather worst? The show concludes with a discussion around resting players in Round 25 and a potential mammoth deal for young gun Joseph Suaalii from rugby union.
Catch up on all the Rugby League news from NRL 360, Monday the 29th of August, with host Braith Anasta and of course, Paul Kent. The boys are joined by Phil Rothfield and James Hooper to disuss the Sydney Roosters epic clash with the Melbourne Storm and if Big Nelson Asofa-Solomona should have to tone down his game. The boys also chat through reports that players are unhappy with Kevin Walters spray after the Broncos huge loss to the Eels. For more of the show tune in on Fox League CH 502 or stream full episodes on KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vossy and Brandy can't believe the latest MRC rulings and some of the players who somehow escaped suspensions
The NRL Show S02E055 - Out NowThis week on ‘The Breakdown' we start by looking into the game between the Panthers and Rabbitohs. Despite the Panthers major loss to Storm last week they are only one win away from the minor premiership. They have a tough game ahead this week as the Rabbitohs are slowly making their way up into the top 4. We compare Api Koroisau and Damien Cook in our player matchup for this game. We then look at Broncos vs Storm for our next match. This will be an epic match between two top 8 teams who have everything at stake. The last time these two teams met it was the Storm taking home the win, so the Broncos will be looking for some redemption. Payne Haas and Nelson Asofa-Solomona make up our player matchup for this game And to round out the show in ‘Rapid Fire', we offer our picks for the remaining games and reveal our underdog tip of the week.
(0:00) Intro (2:21) Accountability (5:14) Nathan Cleary (10:12) Patty Carrigan (20:14) Nelson Asofa-Solomona (25:03) Grandfinal Venue (29:01) Dave Klemmer (34:31) Instagram Questions (37:40) Round 21 Preview
The boys kick the show off with Kempy's call, an editorial of the rugby league world. Today, Kempy runs over Warriors Wayde Egan heading to the dentist after a cheap shot from Nelson Asofa-Solomona in the weekend.
In a rare condensed episode, Sixties, Forty20 and Spiro blast through all the big headlines in the week that was for the NRL. Starting with a couple of cruel near misses for the Eels in the player transfer market, the boys look at what could have been for Parramatta if either Marty Taupau or David Klemmer had been able to join the club immediately. The conversation on Klemmer turns to the bizarre situation he now finds himself in Newcastle with the big middle forward stood down over an on-field incident with a trainer. Yep, you read that right - an on-field incident! The Tigers are at loggerheads with the NRL over the Cowboys drama but they are now also butting heads with the NSW Government after funding was withdrawn for Leichardt Oval. Spiro relates his most recent experience at the venue and how it might be time for the club to focus their own resources elsewhere. The show caps off with a check in on the lottery that is the Match Review Committee as Nelson Asofa-Solomona dodges a suspension for the umpteenth time. The trio are in unanimous agreement that the MRC got it badly wrong. Last stop is the upcoming at Manly and a rumour surrounding Clinton Gutherson playing in the halves this week but Sixties is quick to set the record straight.
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Former Match Review Committee Coordinator Michael Buettner joined Julian King to discuss...The failings of the MRC & why Nelson Asofa-Solomona should have been charged If Jared Waerea-Hargreaves should have been suspended How many weeks Pat Carrigan will get at Judiciary tonight
The Daily Telegraph sports journo joined the show to discuss the big issues of the morning
Dai Henwood joins Ben Hurley for another episode of the Mad Monday Podcast! In this episode, the guys discuss the drama around Manly and the rainbow shirt, the inconsistent calls from refs in the weekend and wrap up another week of the NRL. Plus, Dai comes 'Off The Back Fence' on Nelson Asofa-Solomona! Brought to you by Wendy's!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zac Bailey Interview
Vossy and Brandy are back for the Tuesday show and recapped another successful night at the Commonwealth Games for the Australian Team. Plus, the latest in the NRL as the transfer window closes. Plus, we spoke with Wests Tigers player Alex Twal to find out how his recovery from concussion is progressing.
Joel Caine is back in the host's chair alongside SMH's Adrian Proszenko and Anthony Seibold to chat about Seibs' run outside the NRL and improving as a coach before digging into a massive week of news, more questions around the judiciary at the start of Round 20 with Jared Warea-Hargreaves, Nelson Asofa-Solomona & Nathan Cleary all under the microscope and what they're expecting from Saturday Arvo Football.
Warriors star Dallin Watene-Zelezniak was out cold before he even hit the ground in a sickening moment that saw the Anzac Day night clash in Melbourne stopped for several minutes.The Warriors eventually gave a positive update that the Kiwi international was conscious, but it was a scary sight to see him taken from the field on the back of a medi-cab.The former Panthers and Bulldogs star was knocked out in a freak incident that saw him falling forward into the flying knee of Storm wrecking ball Nelson Asofa-Solomona.The incident came as Ryan Papenhuyzen scored his second try of the game off an unlikely kick from the Storm forward.Asofa-Solomona was chasing up his own kick when Watene-Zelezniak took to the air before he made contact with teammate Bayley Sironen. The mid-air contact saw the 26-year-old twist forward as he fell into the knee of Asofa-Solomona. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak was concussed. Photo / Sky The Warriors eventually gave a positive update that the Kiwi international was conscious. Photo / SkyReplays showed he was clearly knocked out immediately as his head whiplashed backwards from the Storm star's knee.He also fell heavily into the turf without any ability to brace his fall."He hasn't moved since," Fox League commentator Warren Smith said as medical officials began treating the injured player."Oh boy, he was out unfortunately before he hit the turf."He did not move for several minutes before he was eventually picked up and loaded onto the back of the medi-cab.Dallin Watene-Zelezniak of the Warriors lays on the field unconscious. Photo / GettyFox League sideline reporter Jake Duke reported a few minutes later that Watene-Zelezniak was showing some good signs of recovering."The good news is he is conscious, he is responsive in the Warriors changing room after that nasty head knock," Duke said."They told me it did take him a while to come around. But the good news is that they are pretty confident it is a concussion, but no other issues in regard to his face."The Warriors ended up falling to the Storm in a record 70-10 defeat in the Anzac clash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you want to get close to the Melbourne Storm, everything has to go right.At AAMI Park on Monday night, just about everything went wrong for the Warriors – after a promising first half – as they fell to a record defeat in the Anzac clash, eventually losing 70-10.They conceded a staggering thirteen tries, in what ended up as the biggest loss and worst humiliation in the club's history.The Warriors had only trailed 16-10 at halftime, but three tries in six minutes early in the second half ended their resistance.The Storm disappeared out of sight after that, as the Warriors could barely completed a set in the second half.The visitors were left to rue costly errors in the first half, which gifted two tries to the Melbourne team when the contest was still in the balance.To compound their nightmare, the Warriors also lost Josh Curran and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak to serious injuries.It was the Storm's 12th successive win over the Auckland team, a run that dates back to 2015.The manner of the defeat will be a hammer blow for Nathan Brown's team, after they competed well in the first period before completely falling away in the second.The Storm are a brutally efficient machine and once they clicked into gear, there was no respite for the Warriors.There was a late switch before kick-off, with Jazz Tevaga moving to lock, Josh Curran to the right edge and Bayley Sironen supplanting Eliesa Katoa on the bench.After a wonderful, poignant Anzac ceremony, the Warriors made a solid start, before an oh-so-typical Melbourne Storm try out of nothing, with Jahrome Hughes finishing a 90 metre counter attack after an unfortunate Ed Kosi spill, with the visitors hot on attack.That was tough to take, but the Warriors rebounded quickly and a superb flat ball from Chanel Harris-Tavita sent Dallin Watene-Zelezniak across in the corner.The Warriors then enjoyed their best period of the first half – with some flat passes and dynamic offloads – but an impetuous Reece Walsh kick released some pressure, then another Kosi fumble gifted Xavier Coates a try.The same unfortunate pattern continued, with Nick Meaney intercepting a risky Shaun Johnson no-look pass, to extend Melbourne's lead.But the Warriors didn't buckle and a superb Johnson chip – and devilish bounce – put Wayde Egan in beside the posts on the half hour mark.That lifted the Auckland team, though they needed some impressive scrambling defence, with Harris-Tavita then Euan Aitken coming up with vital stops on a flying Ryan Papenhuyzen.Papenhuyzen penalties either side of halftime extended the Storm's lead, before Curran limped off with a knee injury.Things got much worse quickly, as Watene-Zelezniak was stretchered off after an awful collision with Nelson Asofa-Solomona, as he unsuccessfully tried to defuse the prop's bomb, which was instead collected by Papenhuyzen.That double blow felt like the end of the road and that was confirmed by Nick Meaney's try three minutes later, after Walsh had – for the second successive game – sent the kick off long.Harry Grant powered over, before Coates grabbed three more tries, as things started to get embarrassing, with the Warriors shellshocked and their edges all at sea, before Hughes, then Bromwich, then Justin Olam completed the rout.Warriors 10 (Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Wayde Egan tries; Reece Walsh goal)Storm 70 (Jahrome Hughes 2, Xavier Coates 4, Nick Meaney 2, Ryan Papenhuyzen 2, Harry Grant, Jesse Bromwich, Justin Olam tries; Ryan Papenhuyzen 7 goals, Nick Meaney 2 goals)Halftime: 16-10- Michael Burgess, NZ Herald
Catch up on all the Rugby League news from NRL360, Tuesday the 29th of March, with host Braith Anasta and of course, Paul Kent. The duo are joined by James Hooper and Dave Riccio to discuss the weak punishment handed down to Nelson Asofa-Solomona, before the panel turn their attentions to the future of NRL stars Payne Haas and Kalyn Ponga. For more of the show tune in on Fox League CH 502 or stream full episodes on KAYO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After Mitchell Barnett's & Nelson Asofa-Solomona's controversial matters, Matty & Webby broke down the issues with the Match Review Committee and how it can improve.
NRL Head of Football Graham Annesley has said it's fair that fans are blowing up in relation to the ruling of Storm giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Controvery has reared its ugly head again after Melbourne Storm forward Nelson Asofa-Solomona was only given a $1,000 fine for his shot on Eels forward Makahesi Makatoa. We debated the topic this morning and more...
In today's NRL transfer update we discuss the playing future of Melbourne Storm forward Nelson Asofa-Solomona given his current vaccination status.
RLPA CEO Clint Newton joined Matty this morning after Nelson Asofa-Solomona was the latest player to publicly refuse the COVID-19 vaccination. Clint spoke about the growing concern amongst some players and how the game can overcome it.
Join the original trio of Jamie, Jed and Joss as they recap all things Rugby League from the Easter weekend. Round 4 of the NRL and Round 2 of the Super League - some huge talking points around games and decisions this weekend including: - With an embarrassment of riches at fullback, who starts for Penrith when they are fully fit? - Are the Bulldogs destined for the wooden spoon in 2021? - How vital is it that Nelson Asofa-Solomona is coming off the bench for Storm? - Does Jed have enough energy to rant about the Cowboys even more? - Is Jarrod Croker a quiet under-achiever? - What was the motive behind the actions of Mikaele Ravalawa? - Is Sam Walker the future for the Roosters? - What forward pack is most effective for the Tigers? - AND ALL THE ACTION FROM SUPER LEAGUE!
After dropping a game to the Dragons last week the Parramatta Eels needed to enter Round 15 fully focused on a tricky battle with a wounded Melbourne Storm. Their 14-0 victory over the Storm wasn't a complete return to form but it was a game full on intent and aggression - two of the pillars of their awesome early season form. Nathan Brown played the house down once more while Maika Sivo make a timely return to form as Sixties and Forty20 discuss both men as well as the rise of Ray Stone after his most polished showing at hooker yet. The Match Review committee rap sheet is out and it reads as a surprise for all the wrong reasons. Nelson Asofa Solomona has escaped his gruesome attempted decapitation of Marata Niukore with a $700 fine while Niukore himself faces 1 or 2 weeks on the sidelines for a crusher tackle. Forty fires up at the inconsistency of the MRC and the Judiciary and the insinuations that the Eels are coached to dive. It isn't all NRL this week! Forty has been watching some baseball and outlines a bizarre scenario featuring an unwritten rule and some brilliant karmic justice that occurred this week. He asks the question, what unwritten rules exist in the NRL? The boys score an exclusive interview with the real guru behind Parramatta's 2020 success - their dance coach. Finally, they look ahead to the clash against the Rabbitohs on Thursday night and take guesses at who could provisionally replace Niukore.