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7NEWS
19-07-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Rampant Raiders overcome scare to consolidate top spot with big win over Eels
Canberra have survived a scare from wooden spoon fancies Parramatta to storm home for a 40-16 win that solidifies top spot on the NRL ladder. If the Raiders were part of any movie, they would be starring in 'Catch Me If You Can'. The competition leaders' 15th win from 18 starts wasn't as comfortable as the final score suggests though. With seven rounds to go the Green Machine still have a bye in hand and won't take on any of the current top four, leaving them in the box seat to win a first minor premiership since 1990. None of Canberra's current crop were alive at the time and coach Ricky Stuart was their halfback. In front of a big crowd at a fast and dry GIO Stadium on Saturday, they finished strongly to win their eighth in a row. Jed Stuart was prolific (two tries, three assists) and Joseph Tapine (165 metres) also made an impact. The Eels were fearless, even without their $13 million man Dylan Brown after coach Jason Ryles dropped him for Joash Papalii. The 21-year-old young gun did set up a try to Sean Russell but was unable to inspire a tired second-half outfit. Second-rower Matt Doorey (165 metres) and Zac Lomax (one try, 228m) were also influential for Parramatta. The Raiders' quick ball movement to the left stunned the visitors, with Stuart strolling over after just four minutes. After extending their advantage through Zac Hosking, Parramatta sprung to life and found the next three tries to lead 16-12 at the break. Canberra returned looking to grind through the Eels' defensive line, a stark contrast to their frantic first-half attack. Jamal Fogarty manufactured the try to put the Raiders back in front when he lofted the ball to Sebastian Kris, who laid it off to a free Stuart for his second of the afternoon. A late double for Owen Pattie and tries to Simi Sasagi and Ethan Strange put the result beyond doubt.
The Advertiser
19-07-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Rampant Raiders overcome scare to consolidate top spot
Canberra have survived a scare from wooden spoon fancies Parramatta to storm home for a 40-16 win that solidifies top spot on the NRL ladder. If the Raiders were part of any movie, they would be starring in 'Catch Me If You Can'. The competition leaders' 15th win from 18 starts wasn't as comfortable as the final score suggests though. With seven rounds to go the Green Machine still have a bye in hand and won't take on any of the current top four, leaving them in the box seat to win a first minor premiership since 1990. None of Canberra's current crop were alive at the time and coach Ricky Stuart was their halfback. In front of a big crowd at a fast and dry GIO Stadium on Saturday, they finished strongly to win their eighth in a row. Jed Stuart was prolific (two tries, three assists) and Joseph Tapine (165 metres) also made an impact. The Eels were fearless, even without their $13 million man Dylan Brown after coach Jason Ryles dropped him for Joash Papalii. The 21-year-old young gun did set up a try to Sean Russell but was unable to inspire a tired second-half outfit. Second-rower Matt Doorey (165 metres) and Zac Lomax (one try, 228m) were also influential for Parramatta. The Raiders' quick ball movement to the left stunned the visitors, with Stuart strolling over after just four minutes. After extending their advantage through Zac Hosking, Parramatta sprung to life and found the next three tries to lead 16-12 at the break. Canberra returned looking to grind through the Eels' defensive line, a stark contrast to their frantic first-half attack. Jamal Fogarty manufactured the try to put the Raiders back in front when he lofted the ball to Sebastian Kris, who laid it off to a free Stuart for his second of the afternoon. A late double for Owen Pattie and tries to Simi Sasagi and Ethan Strange put the result beyond doubt. Canberra have survived a scare from wooden spoon fancies Parramatta to storm home for a 40-16 win that solidifies top spot on the NRL ladder. If the Raiders were part of any movie, they would be starring in 'Catch Me If You Can'. The competition leaders' 15th win from 18 starts wasn't as comfortable as the final score suggests though. With seven rounds to go the Green Machine still have a bye in hand and won't take on any of the current top four, leaving them in the box seat to win a first minor premiership since 1990. None of Canberra's current crop were alive at the time and coach Ricky Stuart was their halfback. In front of a big crowd at a fast and dry GIO Stadium on Saturday, they finished strongly to win their eighth in a row. Jed Stuart was prolific (two tries, three assists) and Joseph Tapine (165 metres) also made an impact. The Eels were fearless, even without their $13 million man Dylan Brown after coach Jason Ryles dropped him for Joash Papalii. The 21-year-old young gun did set up a try to Sean Russell but was unable to inspire a tired second-half outfit. Second-rower Matt Doorey (165 metres) and Zac Lomax (one try, 228m) were also influential for Parramatta. The Raiders' quick ball movement to the left stunned the visitors, with Stuart strolling over after just four minutes. After extending their advantage through Zac Hosking, Parramatta sprung to life and found the next three tries to lead 16-12 at the break. Canberra returned looking to grind through the Eels' defensive line, a stark contrast to their frantic first-half attack. Jamal Fogarty manufactured the try to put the Raiders back in front when he lofted the ball to Sebastian Kris, who laid it off to a free Stuart for his second of the afternoon. A late double for Owen Pattie and tries to Simi Sasagi and Ethan Strange put the result beyond doubt. Canberra have survived a scare from wooden spoon fancies Parramatta to storm home for a 40-16 win that solidifies top spot on the NRL ladder. If the Raiders were part of any movie, they would be starring in 'Catch Me If You Can'. The competition leaders' 15th win from 18 starts wasn't as comfortable as the final score suggests though. With seven rounds to go the Green Machine still have a bye in hand and won't take on any of the current top four, leaving them in the box seat to win a first minor premiership since 1990. None of Canberra's current crop were alive at the time and coach Ricky Stuart was their halfback. In front of a big crowd at a fast and dry GIO Stadium on Saturday, they finished strongly to win their eighth in a row. Jed Stuart was prolific (two tries, three assists) and Joseph Tapine (165 metres) also made an impact. The Eels were fearless, even without their $13 million man Dylan Brown after coach Jason Ryles dropped him for Joash Papalii. The 21-year-old young gun did set up a try to Sean Russell but was unable to inspire a tired second-half outfit. Second-rower Matt Doorey (165 metres) and Zac Lomax (one try, 228m) were also influential for Parramatta. The Raiders' quick ball movement to the left stunned the visitors, with Stuart strolling over after just four minutes. After extending their advantage through Zac Hosking, Parramatta sprung to life and found the next three tries to lead 16-12 at the break. Canberra returned looking to grind through the Eels' defensive line, a stark contrast to their frantic first-half attack. Jamal Fogarty manufactured the try to put the Raiders back in front when he lofted the ball to Sebastian Kris, who laid it off to a free Stuart for his second of the afternoon. A late double for Owen Pattie and tries to Simi Sasagi and Ethan Strange put the result beyond doubt.
Daily Mirror
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Leonardo DiCaprio's best film ranked and it's one everyone has forgotten
Leonardo DiCaprio has starred in a number of iconic films over the years, but according to Rotten Tomatoes, one movie in particular stands out as his best work Rotten Tomatoes, the renowned film review aggregator, has compiled an ultimate list of Leonardo DiCaprio's films, ranging from fan favourites to lesser-known gems. The list unveils the top-rated film featuring the Hollywood heavyweight. Leonardo DiCaprio is known for his fearless approach to diverse roles, embodying a range of characters from wealthy tycoons and impoverished voyagers to Shakespeare's Romeo. Each film has been ranked based on fan reviews, with the top spot going to a film where the then 28-year-old actor adopts multiple false identities. "Catch Me If You Can" emerges as DiCaprio's highest-rated film, boasting an impressive 96 per cent score and a plethora of five-star reviews. This 2002 cinematic masterpiece, directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg, left such a lasting impression on film enthusiasts that it has garnered over 1,000 reviews on the platform alone. The film features DiCaprio alongside a star-studded cast including Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Nathalie Baye, and Amy Adams. It's based on a semi-autobiographical novel by Frank Abagnale Jr, who claimed to have executed numerous cons worth millions of dollars, impersonating a pilot, a doctor, and even a district attorney, all before reaching the tender age of 19, reports the Mirror US. The movie delves into these outlandish and intricate tales, which have since faced considerable scrutiny, as the young lad executes a series of lucrative cons whilst being chased by an FBI operative portrayed by Tom Hanks. A Rotten Tomatoes review says: "Steven Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can is an electric yet ultimately sad story, easily one of his best films from this century. It's packed with so many memorable moments, from Frank Abagnale Jr's audacious cons to Carl Hanratty's relentless pursuit. "Leonardo DiCaprio is dynamite in the lead role, embodying the charm and vulnerability of a young man caught in a web of his own making, while Tom Hanks provides a wonderfully understated counterpoint." Another commented: "Very funny movie that still manages to have a very hard-hitting and emotional drama. Great performances all around, especially by Christopher Walken. It's just overall very entertaining to watch Leonardo DiCaprio's antics and grandiose cons and escapades; what more reason could you have to watch this?". Within the catalogue of over 20 pictures, securing second place as the highest-rated DiCaprio flick is the 2023 offering Killers of the Flower Moon. This production boasts an impressive 93 per cent rating, with audiences captivated by Martin Scorsese's western, adapted from a 2017 novel. Devotees of the silver screen star won't be taken aback to discover that his 1991 role in The Critters is at the very bottom of the list, closely followed by the tropical thriller The Beach. However, there are some unexpected entries in the top 10, including the often overlooked What's Eating Gilbert Grape and the 1996 film Marvin's Room. Top 10 Leonardo DiCaprio movies ranked by Rotten Tomatoes reviews Catch Me if You Can Killers of the Flower Moon The Departed What's Eating Gilbert Grape Titanic Inception Django Unchained The Aviator Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood Marvin's Room
Daily Record
13-07-2025
- Daily Record
Man who pretended to be Asda manager and walked out with £40k still at large
The man spoke to staff and customers before making off with the cash from the store. A brazen conman who pretended to be an Asda manager and walked out with a £40,000 loot remains at large. He has never been identified after carrying out the unlikely heist by walking behind the counter of the Bureau de Change at the Asda supermarket in Trafford Park, Manchester and posing as a senior member of staff. Dressed in a smart grey suit, he spoke to staff and served customers as they approached the desk, dealing with their requests and handing out cash and traveller's cheques. Then, after biding his time, he used a crucial piece of inside information to strike - and made off with tens of thousands of pounds, reports the Mirror. The theft happened almost a decade ago on July 29 2015, but remained under wraps until Manchester Evening News received a tip-off and broke the story on August 5 that year. Cops then released astonishing CCTV footage of the man convincingly playing the role of the manager. The incident has been compared to the Hollywood blockbuster 'Catch Me If You Can', where Leonardo DiCaprio plays real life con artist Frank Abagnale Jr - a man who made millions posing as a Pan Am pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer. Making off with a smaller but certainly not insignificant amount of money, the brazen nature of the Asda conman's scheme still shocks people to this day - with CCTV footage revealing how exactly he went about committing the crime. The man is shown in the clip calmly walking into the kiosk clutching a plastic bag and a tablet device, along with a set of white earphones. In one part of the minute-long footage, he is seen chatting to a customer who approaches for help, and in another he plays with a mobile phone he holds under the Bureau de Change kiosk. He is also captured fiddling around with drawers under the counter. Explaining how he managed to gain access to the kiosk, a source explained: 'As the woman in the Bureau de Change was leaving he slipped into the kiosk. He started to serve customers, just giving them wedges of cash, as he clearly had no idea about exchange rates. He apparently wore a glove, knew the code for the safe, punched it in, and was able to empty it. 'At one point a senior member of the Asda staff walked passed while he was in the kiosk and even spoke to him but he just kept up the pretence - as cool as you like. "Some of the customers got an early Christmas bonus too - getting much more than they should have done. Apparently the code to the bureau safe had not been changed for ages. He must have been in a few times and done his homework.' Greater Manchester Police (GMP) offered a £2,000 reward for information leading to convictions, but the man was never arrested The conman was described as Asian, aged in his mid 20s or early 30s and slim. In one section of the footage, he is seen wearing a single black glove. He sported a suspiciously full head of hair, later suspected to be a wig, along with what was likely a fake beard. GMP's Det Con Simon Johnson said the man had never worked in the store. Appealing for information at the time, he said: 'I would ask people to take time to look at the CCTV footage and bear in mind that the offender may be using some form of disguise to obscure his appearance. The company who owns the kiosk have put forward a reward of £2,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for this crime.' In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: 'At 3.45pm on Wednesday, July 29th, (2015) police were called following reports a large amount of money had been stolen by a man from a currency kiosk based at Trafford Park." GMP told local media this week that the mystery man had never been arrested, and all intelligence on the case dried up in 2015.
Daily Mirror
13-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Man who pretended to be Asda manager and walked out with £40k still at large
The man, who was dressed in a smart black suit, walked into the Asda supermarket in Manchester and posed as the manager of the Bureau de Change in a well-planned heist A man who pretended to be an Asda manager and walked out with a £40,000 loot remains at large to this day. The conman, who has never been identified, carried out the unlikely heist by walking behind the counter of the Bureau de Change at the Asda supermarket in Trafford Park, Manchester and posing as a senior member of staff. Dressed in a smart grey suit, he spoke to staff and served customers as they approached the desk, dealing with their requests and handing out cash and traveller's cheques. Then, after biding his time, he used a crucial piece of inside information to strike - and made off with tens of thousands of pounds. The crime unfolded almost a decade ago on July 29 2015, but remained under wraps until Manchester Evening News received a tip-off and broke the story on August 5 that year. Police then released astonishing CCTV footage of the man convincingly playing the role of the manager. In the years since the scenes have been compared to the Hollywood blockbuster 'Catch Me If You Can', where Leonardo DiCaprio plays real life con artist Frank Abagnale Jr - a man who made millions posing as a Pan Am pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer. Making off with a smaller but certainly not insignificant amount of money, the brazen nature of the Asda conman's scheme still shocks to this day - with CCTV footage revealing how exactly he went about committing the crime. The man is shown in the footage calmly walking into the kiosk clutching a plastic bag and a tablet device, along with a set of white earphones. In one part of the minute-long clip, he is seen chatting to a customer who approaches for help, and in another he plays with a mobile phone he holds under the Bureau de Change kiosk. He is also shown fiddling around with drawers under the counter. Explaining how he managed to gain access to the kiosk, a source told the MEN: 'As the woman in the Bureau de Change was leaving he slipped into the kiosk. He started to serve customers, just giving them wedges of cash, as he clearly had no idea about exchange rates. He apparently wore a glove, knew the code for the safe, punched it in, and was able to empty it. 'At one point a senior member of the Asda staff walked passed while he was in the kiosk and even spoke to him but he just kept up the pretence - as cool as you like. "Some of the customers got an early Christmas bonus too - getting much more than they should have done. Apparently the code to the bureau safe had not been changed for ages. He must have been in a few times and done his homework.' Greater Manchester Police (GMP) offered a £2,000 reward for information leading to arrests and convictions, but no arrests were ever made. The conman was described as Asian, aged in his mid 20s or early 30s and slim. In one section of the footage, he is seen wearing a single black glove. He sported a suspiciously full head of hair, later suspected to be a wig, along with a likely fake beard. GMP's Det Con Simon Johnson said the man had never worked in the store. Appealing for information at the time, he said: 'I would ask people to take time to look at the CCTV footage and bear in mind that the offender may be using some form of disguise to obscure his appearance. The company who owns the kiosk have put forward a reward of £2,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for this crime.' In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: 'At 3.45pm on Wednesday, July 29th, (2015) police were called following reports a large amount of money had been stolen by a man from a currency kiosk based at Trafford Park." GMP told local media this week that the mystery man had never been arrested, and all intelligence on the case dried up in 2015.
