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Sydney Morning Herald
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Phil Gould's Origin 1 review: Six Tackles with Gus
Gus breaks down New South Wales' dominant performance in the State of Origin opener, with a deep dive into the effectiveness of their right-side attack and the halves' control. They also touch on the Women's Origin, discuss the impact of Max King, and answer listener questions, including potential changes for Queensland in Game 2. Plus, a tribute to Fatty, and a preview of the upcoming NRL round.
The Age
30-05-2025
- Sport
- The Age
Phil Gould's Origin 1 review: Six Tackles with Gus
Gus breaks down New South Wales' dominant performance in the State of Origin opener, with a deep dive into the effectiveness of their right-side attack and the halves' control. They also touch on the Women's Origin, discuss the impact of Max King, and answer listener questions, including potential changes for Queensland in Game 2. Plus, a tribute to Fatty, and a preview of the upcoming NRL round.
Daily Mail
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Reality TV star dad Dylan Wright reveals his genius hack for looking after kids on State of Origin night - and it's as easy as pushing play
A savvy dad who loves his Origin footy has revealed a genius hack that guarantees parents will be able to watch the big game with their kids tucked into bed - and all you have to do is press play. The clever tip happens to come from 2024 Australian Idol winner Dylan Wright, who posted his clever tactic on TikTok on Wednesday night. 'Origin night one, got dinner on, it is quarter to six,' his clip began. 'The girls didn't want to miss out so... I put on last year's game two - and they think it is live. Huge win, they will be asleep by 7pm.' Wright - who performed the national anthem at last year's Origin opener in Sydney - later confirmed in a comment that his daughters were sound asleep by 7.10pm, well ahead of kick-off in Brisbane at 8.05pm AEDT. 'Such a good cheat code,' said one of Wright's 47,000-plus TikTok followers. 'Parent of the year,' joked another. A third weighed in with: 'Credit where credit is due.' After producing on the field, a number of NSW Blues stars then proudly took on their 'other' job, parenting. Debutant prop Max King was interviewed while holding his son Hercules, while Mitch Moses enjoyed a moment out on the field with his daughter Aspyn. In the sheds, Brian To'o's young son Atreus stole the hearts of footy fans after defending his father from his Blues teammates as they horsed around with him following their 18-6 victory in the Origin series opener. To'o was solid for the Blues, grabbing a first half try before he was sin-binned - but also suffered his share of knocks. In a clip posted to social media by teammate Spencer Leniu, To'o could be seen with his ribs and leg both heavily strapped. Stephen Crichton and Leniu tried to help the Penrith star get his jersey off as To'o winced in pain. It was too much for To'o's 18-month-old son Atreus, who gestured for Leniu and Crichton to stop hurting his dad before throwing a bottle at them. And in ominous news for Queensland, man of the match Payne Haas is confident he take his game to new heights. In hilarious scenes on live tv, Max King's son Hercules covered his dad's face (pictured) as the interview drew to a close on Channel 9 Carrying a quadriceps complaint, the Brisbane prop entered camp in doubt to play - but then bashed the Maroons in a first-half clinic that set up his team's victory. Haas's 140 run metres, 18 runs, three tackle breaks, three offloads and 29 tackles led a pack that set the tone in a dominant first half before hanging tough in a scrappy second half. 'I got a bit nervous on the bus, but all the boys showed faith in me,' the front-rower said of his mental state after managing his leg complaint. Haas is only 25 but has already played 15 Origins after debuting in 2019. 'I'm just doing my job; I love this jersey so much. I love these boys and love playing for the people of New South Wales,' he said. 'I've just watched it (Origin) since I was a kid, I just love this jersey. 'But I wouldn't say I'm at the top (of my game). I'm only 25, long way to go and still working.'
News.com.au
22-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Canterbury Bulldogs v Dolphins: Live NRL scores, updates and SuperCoach analysis
Torrential rainfall and depleted rosters isn't going to stop the fun tonight. In fact, it's going to add to the entertainment. The Origin period has brought with it some new-look line-ups as the Bulldogs host the Dolphins at Accor Stadium. The Bulldogs will be missing Max King, Stephen Crichton and Kurt Mann, while the Dolphins are without superstar fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to Origin duties. The Dogs are also without star winger and SuperCoach stud Jacob Kiraz, who has been sidelined for 4-6 weeks with a calf injury. With all these big names out, SuperCoaches turn their attention to a number of other stars to salvage their scores on a tough week, including a popular trade-in from the Bulldogs and a captaincy option from the Dolphins. Check back in for kick-off at 7:50pm to follow our live coverage of the match. Bulldogs: • V iliame Kikau ($587,600) – The most popular transfer in from this fixture, SuperCoaches are hoping Kikau can enter beast mode and secure some points amid the chaos of Origin week. On a slippery night, the most backrower will be tough to handle out on that left edge. • Connor Tracey ($642,200) – One of the PODs of the round with the Dolphins leaking an average of 81 points to fullbacks over the last month. Coaches will need to cough up some serious cash with Tracey sitting on his fifth highest SC value ever. Dolphins: • Herbie Farnworth ($738,900) – Hoping not to put the blogger's curse on this, but Herbie has been one of the most reliable SuperCoach assets all season. In a week where SuperCoach sides have been decimated, Farnworth is someone we need to be up and around his average of 75. • J ake Averillo ($497,000) – The man donning the No.1 jersey in the absence of Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow. Has played 16 games at fullback in his NRL career and scored 11 tries in that time, but never in Dolphins colours. However, he's set to be a prime target for some Burton bombs in the wild Sydney weather, so he'll do well to come out of this fixture with no errors.
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Glamorous footy WAG breaks down in tears for heartwarming reason in viral TikTok video
A teary-eyed Christy King has delivered an emotional tribute to her husband, Max King and spoke of her immeasurable pride for her partner after he was called up to represent New South Wales in this year's State of Origin Series by Laurie Daly. King is a self-described pub footballer battling to do his best in the NRL. But come next Wednesday night, the ever-reliable Canterbury prop can add NSW State of Origin player No.319 to his bio. The 28-year-old entered his maiden NSW camp on Monday, grinning from ear to ear at the prospect of coming off the Suncorp Stadium bench in a Blues jersey next week. His perseverence has now been rewarded, with his wife, Christy, hailing her husband for the work he has put in to get to this point. 'Hi guys,' Christy said in a video published on her TikTok account. 'I just dropped Max off at home [and I'm] balling. Obviously, I am so proud but I am just so blown away by God. 'He [Max] was on no one's team lists. No one would have predicted that he was going to play and be chosen but God.' The couple are both Christians and Max is one of the few players who has brought their own Bible into the New South Wales camp this week. However, the prop forward explained his faith had been tested in recent years, going off contract, suffering injuries and struggling for game time. He explained it took him to a dark place but his partner Christy opened up on his struggles, again admitting her admiration for her husband, following the news. 'I've seen this man like put God first and honour God and just stay away from stay away from things... and just honour God and walk on the straight and narrow. 'And like, here he is. Here he is playing State of Origin. How can you deny God? 'Like I'm literally in my car, listening to worship, crying, balling with God because I'm just so in awe of God's goodness. I am so proud. And thank you guys so much for the support. Thank you.' She captioned the video: 'You watched your husband honour God and now God is honouring him on the biggest stage of his career.' Max and Christie were married in 2023, exchanging vows at Curzon Hall, one of Sydney's most stunning wedding venues. Max had popped the question to Christy, a model, back in February 2023, with the pair having met while attending church while Christy was living on the Gold Coast. They also announced the birth of their first child, Hercules, in June 2024, with the proud parents sharing snaps on their social media accounts of themselves and their baby boy. But Max, now aged 28, had thought an Origin call-up would never come. At some stages he had even considered switching his allegiances to his birthland England, which would have made him ineligible for NSW in the process. Max was born in Huddersfield in the UK to an Australian father and an English mother. Rugby league runs in his blood. His dad, David, had played for Super League club Huddersfield Giants at the time of his birth. His grandfather is Johnny King, who made 10 representative appearances for New South Wales and was capped 15 times by the Kangaroos during the 60s. He also won seven premiership titles with St George and is a life member at the club. In recent weeks, Max had been tipped off that he was in Laurie Daley's sights, but by late Sunday afternoon he'd given up most hope before the coach rang. 'You look in the media, and who picks Max King in their team? I don't think I saw one team with Max King in it,' Max quipped. 'It was always a dream of mine to play Origin, but I'm 28. It's not super old, but I've never been anywhere close in my career. 'I do see myself as a pub footballer that's just battling away and doing his best. 'I always felt like God had a calling for me to play NRL, not because I'm a good footballer, but because it was His purpose and His plan.' King has also been part of Daley's plans for some time, impressing as part of a mobile Bulldogs pack that has gone top of the ladder. The 105kg prop convinced the Blues coach of his worth a fortnight ago, when he chased back on a Gold Coast linebreak at Magic Round just after a hit-up of his own. 'The first day of pre-season I sat down with (Bulldogs coach Cameron) Ciraldo and handed him a piece of paper,' King said. 'I said to him that I wanted him to write down what he thinks is a perfect front-rower, and I wanted to evolve (into that). King says his work helping Canterbury climb to the top of the ladder this season was party why he thinks Daly selected him 'I think a big part of why I'm here is the team success, but that evolution of these conversations happening behind the scenes.' But his path to Origin has not been easy. He debuted at Gold Coast in 2017, was released by the club to Melbourne in 2019 and spent more than 500 days out of the game after an achilles injury. At that time, retirement was even on the cards, before a lifeline came from Canterbury and Phil Gould. 'It was a dark time... I was out for two years. I was off contract. I had no club,' King said. 'I always consider myself as just a battler trying to make the best of himself. 'I had to deal with this wrestle of ... I've played 50 games of NRL at a mediocre level, 20 minutes off the bench. Now I've had a permanent injury that I can't recover from. 'I was struggling to manage that God would do all that but leave me here still. I felt like it was just a big test for my faith as well. 'I didn't know what I was doing. It was Gus (Gould) reaching out and giving me that lifeline. Everything comes off the back of that.'
