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North Wales Chronicle
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Matt Dufty bans mum from Warrington cup final because she has never seen him win
Dufty's dad Glenn is planning to jet in from Australia in the hope of watching his son lift major silverware for the first time, but mum Leonie is under strict instructions to stay at home. 'My mum hasn't seen me win yet,' laughed Dufty. 'She's come over and watched me seven times and we've lost all seven. So she's not allowed to come this week.' The 29-year-old Dufty, who joined the Wolves midway through the 2022 season, has emerged as an increasingly important component in a side whose spine has been ravaged by injuries during this campaign. He was coached by his dad from an early age and earned rave reviews in the NRL but is still missing the major trophy that he believes will make all his family's early sacrifices worthwhile. 'My dad's coming over for the game because he didn't get the opportunity to come and watch me play last year,' added Dufty. 'He's been a big part of my rugby league journey and he came out to watch me play in Las Vegas earlier this year, but he hasn't seen me lift anything professionally. 'So if I could get some silverware whilst he's watching I think it would be special for me and for our family.' Despite scoring his side's opening try, Dufty endured a final to forget last season when he was sin-binned after just five minutes and Warrington never fully recovered as they slid to an 18-8 defeat to Wigan. But he has continued to emerge as one of Super League's star playmakers this season, assuming extra responsibility during long injury lay-offs for the likes of captain George Williams and hooker Danny Walker. 'It's been a bit of a different year and while I probably haven't had the same impact on the team, I feel like I've grown into a different role,' added Dufty. 'For me it's been about learning and growing as a player and doing what's best for the team. I've learned a lot about myself as a player and a leader.' Having started in the game at the age of four after he was rejected for a soccer camp, Dufty grew up as a keen scholar of the game on both sides of the world, and can think of few better scenarios than capping his career with a Challenge Cup winners' medal. 'It was always something we watched back home,' added Dufty. 'Then when you come over you realise how important the Challenge Cup is to English culture and how much prestige is behind it. 'Last year I got to experience it first-hand and it wasn't the way we wanted it, but we've got another chance two years in a row and the experience we gained from 2024 is going to be massive for us.'
South Wales Guardian
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Matt Dufty bans mum from Warrington cup final because she has never seen him win
Dufty's dad Glenn is planning to jet in from Australia in the hope of watching his son lift major silverware for the first time, but mum Leonie is under strict instructions to stay at home. 'My mum hasn't seen me win yet,' laughed Dufty. 'She's come over and watched me seven times and we've lost all seven. So she's not allowed to come this week.' The 29-year-old Dufty, who joined the Wolves midway through the 2022 season, has emerged as an increasingly important component in a side whose spine has been ravaged by injuries during this campaign. He was coached by his dad from an early age and earned rave reviews in the NRL but is still missing the major trophy that he believes will make all his family's early sacrifices worthwhile. 'My dad's coming over for the game because he didn't get the opportunity to come and watch me play last year,' added Dufty. 'He's been a big part of my rugby league journey and he came out to watch me play in Las Vegas earlier this year, but he hasn't seen me lift anything professionally. 'So if I could get some silverware whilst he's watching I think it would be special for me and for our family.' Despite scoring his side's opening try, Dufty endured a final to forget last season when he was sin-binned after just five minutes and Warrington never fully recovered as they slid to an 18-8 defeat to Wigan. But he has continued to emerge as one of Super League's star playmakers this season, assuming extra responsibility during long injury lay-offs for the likes of captain George Williams and hooker Danny Walker. 'It's been a bit of a different year and while I probably haven't had the same impact on the team, I feel like I've grown into a different role,' added Dufty. 'For me it's been about learning and growing as a player and doing what's best for the team. I've learned a lot about myself as a player and a leader.' Having started in the game at the age of four after he was rejected for a soccer camp, Dufty grew up as a keen scholar of the game on both sides of the world, and can think of few better scenarios than capping his career with a Challenge Cup winners' medal. 'It was always something we watched back home,' added Dufty. 'Then when you come over you realise how important the Challenge Cup is to English culture and how much prestige is behind it. 'Last year I got to experience it first-hand and it wasn't the way we wanted it, but we've got another chance two years in a row and the experience we gained from 2024 is going to be massive for us.'
Leader Live
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Matt Dufty bans mum from Warrington cup final because she has never seen him win
Dufty's dad Glenn is planning to jet in from Australia in the hope of watching his son lift major silverware for the first time, but mum Leonie is under strict instructions to stay at home. 'My mum hasn't seen me win yet,' laughed Dufty. 'She's come over and watched me seven times and we've lost all seven. So she's not allowed to come this week.' The 29-year-old Dufty, who joined the Wolves midway through the 2022 season, has emerged as an increasingly important component in a side whose spine has been ravaged by injuries during this campaign. He was coached by his dad from an early age and earned rave reviews in the NRL but is still missing the major trophy that he believes will make all his family's early sacrifices worthwhile. 'My dad's coming over for the game because he didn't get the opportunity to come and watch me play last year,' added Dufty. 'He's been a big part of my rugby league journey and he came out to watch me play in Las Vegas earlier this year, but he hasn't seen me lift anything professionally. 'So if I could get some silverware whilst he's watching I think it would be special for me and for our family.' Despite scoring his side's opening try, Dufty endured a final to forget last season when he was sin-binned after just five minutes and Warrington never fully recovered as they slid to an 18-8 defeat to Wigan. But he has continued to emerge as one of Super League's star playmakers this season, assuming extra responsibility during long injury lay-offs for the likes of captain George Williams and hooker Danny Walker. 'It's been a bit of a different year and while I probably haven't had the same impact on the team, I feel like I've grown into a different role,' added Dufty. 'For me it's been about learning and growing as a player and doing what's best for the team. I've learned a lot about myself as a player and a leader.' Having started in the game at the age of four after he was rejected for a soccer camp, Dufty grew up as a keen scholar of the game on both sides of the world, and can think of few better scenarios than capping his career with a Challenge Cup winners' medal. 'It was always something we watched back home,' added Dufty. 'Then when you come over you realise how important the Challenge Cup is to English culture and how much prestige is behind it. 'Last year I got to experience it first-hand and it wasn't the way we wanted it, but we've got another chance two years in a row and the experience we gained from 2024 is going to be massive for us.'
Rhyl Journal
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Matt Dufty bans mum from Warrington cup final because she has never seen him win
Dufty's dad Glenn is planning to jet in from Australia in the hope of watching his son lift major silverware for the first time, but mum Leonie is under strict instructions to stay at home. 'My mum hasn't seen me win yet,' laughed Dufty. 'She's come over and watched me seven times and we've lost all seven. So she's not allowed to come this week.' The 29-year-old Dufty, who joined the Wolves midway through the 2022 season, has emerged as an increasingly important component in a side whose spine has been ravaged by injuries during this campaign. He was coached by his dad from an early age and earned rave reviews in the NRL but is still missing the major trophy that he believes will make all his family's early sacrifices worthwhile. 'My dad's coming over for the game because he didn't get the opportunity to come and watch me play last year,' added Dufty. 'He's been a big part of my rugby league journey and he came out to watch me play in Las Vegas earlier this year, but he hasn't seen me lift anything professionally. 'So if I could get some silverware whilst he's watching I think it would be special for me and for our family.' Despite scoring his side's opening try, Dufty endured a final to forget last season when he was sin-binned after just five minutes and Warrington never fully recovered as they slid to an 18-8 defeat to Wigan. But he has continued to emerge as one of Super League's star playmakers this season, assuming extra responsibility during long injury lay-offs for the likes of captain George Williams and hooker Danny Walker. 'It's been a bit of a different year and while I probably haven't had the same impact on the team, I feel like I've grown into a different role,' added Dufty. 'For me it's been about learning and growing as a player and doing what's best for the team. I've learned a lot about myself as a player and a leader.' Having started in the game at the age of four after he was rejected for a soccer camp, Dufty grew up as a keen scholar of the game on both sides of the world, and can think of few better scenarios than capping his career with a Challenge Cup winners' medal. 'It was always something we watched back home,' added Dufty. 'Then when you come over you realise how important the Challenge Cup is to English culture and how much prestige is behind it. 'Last year I got to experience it first-hand and it wasn't the way we wanted it, but we've got another chance two years in a row and the experience we gained from 2024 is going to be massive for us.'
New York Post
17 hours ago
- General
- New York Post
Aaron Glenn's Jets practices already showing an edge as two skirmishes break out
Don't let the shorts and T-shirts fool you into mistaking a Jets practice for a vacation at Club Med. Even in the spring, when NFL rules prohibit wearing pads and ban live contact, there is an edge to new head coach Aaron Glenn that seeps into his players. There were two skirmishes after the whistle — neither escalated to fisticuffs — during Tuesday's OTAs. Glenn stopped practice at one point. 'It started to get a little — I don't want to say 'physical' — but pushing and shoving,' Glenn said. 'You want to stop that because, listen, we're all in underwear. Let's practice and let's move forward. But those things happen. It's football. You correct it, and you move on.' Jets head coach Aaron Glenn gestures at OTAs in Florham Park last month. Bill Kostroun/New York Post It's common for tempers to flare during training camp, when temperatures soar into the 90s, the fatigue and monotony of an everyday schedule sets in and pads allow for increased physicality. That's when a punch might be thrown. Receiver Josh Reynolds knows the intensity Glenn is looking for after practicing against the defenses Glenn coordinated as a member of the Lions (2021-23). 'We're going to practice with a purpose, and the purpose is to win games, the purpose is to get better, the purpose is to have detail and technique and finish,' Reynolds said. 'When guys are wanting to win, yeah, it's going to get a little chippy. It's like a good mixture of, 'Can we do that but still kind of be under control?' ' CB Sauce Gardner, DT Quinnen Williams, DE Will McDonald and DE Micheal Clemons were the most noticeable absences. All OTAs are voluntary, and mandatory minicamp begins next Tuesday. Shortly after practice ended, Gardner was on X, reacting to a Pro Football Focus list ranking him as the No. 1 corner in the NFL. 'Them fake & forced narratives can't stop reality. been one of them ones,' Gardner wrote, adding a shushing emoji. Get the insider's view on Gang Green Sign up for Inside the Jets by Brian Costello, a weekly Sports+ exclusive. Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters As for Clemons, who has missed multiple media-viewed OTAs, Glenn balked at criticizing voluntary attendance. 'He's been here,' Glenn said. 'Other days, I've said we had 100 percent participation. I don't want to paint that narrative that he hasn't been here.' It was Great Catch Day. Take your pick between Garrett Wilson jumping over the back of Michael Carter II to grab a pass from QB Justin Fields, the tip-to-himself catch by Xavier Gipson from QB Tyrod Taylor, Pokey Wilson's sideline grab through a view obstructed by a leaping defender on a layered touch pass from Taylor, and rookie Malachi Moore's diving interception and pop-up return for a touchdown off QB Brady Cook. Rookie second-round pick Mason Taylor is staking his claim to a starting tight end job. 'It's the blocking that really gets me going,' Glenn said. 'Because I know what he can do in the passing game. For him to come out and do the things he's doing in the run game … the position, the body language, the leverage, I really love that when it comes to the run game.' The Jets' Mason Taylor practices during the rookie minicamp in Florham Park, NJ Bill Kostroun/New York Post Owner Woody Johnson, vice chairman Christopher Johnson and general manager Darren Mougey watched practice together from the sideline. The Jets hired senior scout/special projects TJ McCreight, pro scout JaLun Morris and college scout Bird Sherrill.
