Former Fremantle Docker Michael Barlow backs Nat Fyfe to play significant role in push for first premiership
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Perth Now
40 minutes ago
- Perth Now
Milestone Papalii double lifts Raiders over Souths
Josh Papalii scored a fairytale double as he became the most-capped player in Canberra history and lifted the Raiders to a gritty come-from-behind win over South Sydney. Chants of "Papa" rang through GIO Stadium after the Raiders legend's two late tries, before Papalii converted his second himself to put the icing on a 36-12 victory and send the Raiders to the top of the NRL ladder on Sunday. Despite the veteran's late show, it was young five-eighth Ethan Strange who was responsible for turning the day around for the home side, after two early Rabbitohs tries for Keaon Koloamatangi and Alex Johnston threatened to rain on Big Papa's parade. Strange was unstoppable in wet and near-freezing conditions that made handling a tricky task. Just before halftime, the 20-year-old showed why he is one of the best running halves in the league by pushing past four Souths defenders to muscle his way to the tryline and lift the Raiders back into the game. THE MILESTONE MAN! 👏#NRLRaidersSouths NRL (@NRL) June 8, 2025 Until then, Canberra had looked bereft of ideas in attack, but momentum suddenly swung their way. Strange replicated his effort after the break, jinking past more flat-footed defenders to put the Raiders back level. Soon after, Johnston failed to defuse a Jamal Fogarty bomb and back-rower Zac Hosking cleaned up the scraps to send Canberra ahead. The Raiders grew in confidence and doubled their lead through Simi Sasagi before Papalii, who was given a rare start by coach Ricky Stuart in his 319th game, came on for his second stint. In the 70th minute, the strong crowd of 19,438 that braved the miserable conditions were sent into raptures when hooker Owen Pattie sent Papalii over with a short range pass. Three minutes later the veteran went over after another Pattie pass and stepped up to land the conversion. The Raiders went top with the result, though Canterbury could usurp them when they face Parramatta on Monday. Other than a brief moment in round 2 of 2024, it's the first time Canberra have topped the ladder since round 6 in 2005.
News.com.au
43 minutes ago
- News.com.au
South Sydney Rabbitohs throwback jersey becomes instant meme
The South Sydney Rabbitohs may have missed the mark with their jersey on Sunday. A day after the Brisbane Broncos rocked arguably the greatest jersey ever seen in NRL history, the Bunnies went old school against the Canberra Raiders. The club elected to rock a 90s heritage kit in the nation's capital, the last time they wore it was back in 1997. While paying homage to the past, the look did not win over those watching on with fans quickly turning the jersey into a meme. Social media quickly had a field day with the look with countless fans pointing out the design looked like something from a Castrol oil bottle. One fan on X wrote: 'Rabbits sponsored by Castrol?' A second added: 'The Bunnies look like 4 Litres of Castrol Engine Oil.' A third wrote: 'The castrol rabbitohs. Of course it wasn't just Castrol that fans believed the new jerseys looked like with many believing it was more akin to 7-Eleven. One wrote: 'Souths jumper looks like 7Eleven logo.' A second posted: 'Why does the Rabbitohs jersey look like they're sponsored by 7-Eleven.' Despite the jokes coming in, the Rabbitohs started the contest on fire as they scored the opening two tries to take an early 12-0 lead. The Raiders hit back right before the halftime break to bring the margin back to 12-6 before they ripped away the momentum of the contest. They emerged as a side many believe can go all the way in 2025 as they scored 30-unanswered points to take the victory and move to the top of the NRL ladder. Fan favourite Josh Papali'i ran out for his 319th appearance to go past Jason Croker as the club's most capped player. In fairytale fashion Papali'i sealed the win with two tries in the last ten minutes, the 66th and 67th four pointers of his storied career – a record for a front rower. He even converted the second. It was a Sunday afternoon where the temperature hovered around five degrees at kick-off and the windchill and rain pushed things below freezing, but almost everyone left GIO Stadium with a warm heart. The win however may have come at a cost for the Raiders – and NSW – after player of the match Hudson Young was put on report for a high shot on Jayden Sullivan in the first half. Young and Blues coach Laurie Daley will now face a nervous wait at the hands of the match review committee before Daley names his squad for Origin II in Perth on June 18. Young has already been fined twice in the last 12 months for careless high tackles. While it was Papali'i's day, Young and Corey Horsburgh were sensational for Canberra, while prodigious five eighth Ethan Strange contributed 18 points. The win lifts the Raiders to the top of the ladder on for and against, for a day at least, with the Bulldogs a chance to return to the number one slot when they face Parramatta on Monday afternoon.
West Australian
43 minutes ago
- West Australian
Vixens show Melbourne Super Netball rivals who is boss
Melbourne Vixens have continued their Super Netball derby dominance over the Mavericks, rocketing to a 66-57 victory on the back of their best first quarter of the season. The Vixens showed the competition's new kids who's boss in front of a packed house at John Cain Arena in their Sunday afternoon clash to remain unbeaten in four meetings between the sides. The win was set up by an opening blitz, with last year's losing grand finalists shooting the first seven goals of the match before ending the quarter with an eight-goal lead, 19-11. The rest of the match was fairly even - the teams posting the same number of goals through the second and third quarters, with the Mavericks trailing 35-27 at halftime. Down by eight heading into the final term, the Mavericks came home with a flourish and got to within five goals, but the damage in the first quarter ultimately proved the difference. Vixens defensive trio Kate Eddy, Jo Weston and Rudi Ellis made their rivals work for every goal and forced Mavericks coach Tracey Neville to sub Shimona Jok out of the game midway through the second quarter and instead play a moving goal circle. The Mavericks' discipline was also costly, racking up a season-high 81 penalties to the Vixens' 56. Skipper Amy Parmenter sought out the umpires at halftime for some clarity on the calls, but it didn't stop the tally ticking over, while 15 unforced turnovers also proved telling. Jamaican international Jok returned and finished the match with 30 goals, with Sasha Glasgow and Uneeq Palavi the other Mavericks' scorers. For the Vixens, Sophie Garbin bagged 48 goals from 51 attempts to be named player of the match, while goal attack Kiera Austin collected 17 from 21, including a two-point goal. The win, which was their third in a row, meant the Vixens climbed into the finals-bound top four, while the Mavericks sit sixth. "It's amazing, a derby in front of a full JCA (John Cain Arena) and three in a row, very happy with that," Diamonds shooter Garbin told Kayo Sports. "We're going to need momentum going into the back-end of the season, but for us, we've just been taking it one week at a time and we know that every week is kind of do-or-die for us in trying to make the finals. "It's just awesome and everyone had a really good performance ... they're a tough opponent and that was a bloody hard game, so good to get the win."
