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News.com.au
10 hours ago
- General
- News.com.au
Senior Broncos players snap back at critics and defend coach
They've been bashed from pillar to post in the wake of their humbling loss to the Sea Eagles, but senior Broncos players have hit back at suggestions that Michael Maguire's coaching methods aren't working. The Broncos have lost six of their past seven games to drop out of the top eight ahead of a crucial derby against the Titans on Saturday that will double as Adam Reynolds' 300th NRL match. Maguire replaced Kevin Walters this season and brought a hardened edge before a ball was kicked, but that hasn't delivered the results people were expecting with suggestions the players are already burnt out. Critics have called out the playing group for not responding to Maguire's methods, but centre Kotoni Staggs fired back at those claims and urged club bosses to show faith in the experienced coach. 'It's a load of crap,' Staggs said. 'You've got to train hard. It's a very tough sport, and if you don't train hard, I don't think you're going to go far in this competition. 'The training load here is pretty even, and I think any other club is doing the same as what we're doing. 'It's just excuses from outside noise that we can't control, we can just control what's happening within these walls. 'The training's good, the boys are sweet, we come here every day to training trying to turn the results around. 'They're the only people that can get us out of what we what we're going through right now. 'If we let that take control of us, then I guess we won't be able to get ourselves out of where we are.' The off-field drama has provided unwanted headlines ahead of Reynolds' milestone match, with the veteran halfback fed up with the outside noise. 'It's easy to write headlines when you are not winning games,' he said. 'It's external and doesn't mean anything to us. 'The conversations we are having in these four walls are the important ones. 'If you listen to people on the outside, you end up on the outside, so for us we know what we are capable of and what type of football team we have. 'It's easy to write from the outside. Unless they are in these four walls and know what is going on, it is irrelevant to us. 'People can say and write what they want but as a team and a club we are sticking solid and we will get through it. 'We will get a result and see what you write then.'
News.com.au
10 hours ago
- General
- News.com.au
Round 14 team lists: Bulldogs make blockbuster Lachlan Galvin call
The Broncos have received a much-needed boost with superstar fullback Reece Walsh named to return from a knee injury in what could be a late audition for a State of Origin recall for the Maroons. Walsh hasn't played since the round seven loss to the Warriors and has been sorely missed with Brisbane winning just one match since then to heap pressure on coach Michael Maguire. His return means Jesse Arthars shifts back to the wing and Deine Mariner drops out of the 17 for the derby against the Titans, while Pat Carrigan has been named at lock. The Titans have also made a stack of changes with Jojo Fiifta (broken hand) and Sam Verrills (broken thumb) set to be out for two and three weeks respectively. Sean Mullany starts at hooker for the Gold Coast with Allan Fitzgibbon recalled on the wing, while AJ Brimson is listed in the reserves and could be a late inclusion. Lachlan Galvin has been included on an extended bench for the Bulldogs and could make his club debut in jersey 23 against the Eels next Monday. It'll be a spicy affair given the Eels were also trying to sign him, with the Bulldogs set to welcome back powerhouse winger Jacob Kiraz from injury. Tom Trbojevic will be given another week to get his troublesome thigh right, but the Sea Eagles do get his brother Jake back for the trip to Newcastle where the hosts have named Kalyn Ponga after he was rested last week. Tackle-busting machine Greg Marzhew has been named in the reserves and could be a late inclusion for the Knights, while the Storm get Origin duo Harry Grant and Xavier Coates back, with Sua Fa'alogo the unlucky man to drop out. The cavalry is starting to return for the Rabbitohs with veterans Cody Walker and Jack Wighton named to take on the Raiders who have promoted Josh Papalii to the starting side in his record-breaking match alongside Jamal Fogarty who returns from injury. Sevens convert Nathan Lawson has kept his spot for the Dragons with Tyrell Sloan dropped to the reserves for the returning Christian Tuipulotu. They take on a Dolphins side that has Jeremy Marshall-King and Max Plath on an extended bench, while the Sharks have received a double boost with key men Sione Katoa and Teig Wilton cleared to return from injury. Jackson Ford starts in the front row for the Warriors who will be without co-captain Mitch Barnett (knee) for the rest of the season, while Jeral Skelton and Latu Fainu (bench) are back for the Wests Tigers.
News.com.au
11 hours ago
- General
- News.com.au
‘Load of crap': Senior Broncos players fire back at critics and defend coach Michael Maguire
They've been bashed from pillar to post in the wake of their humbling loss to the Sea Eagles, but senior Broncos players have hit back at suggestions that Michael Maguire's coaching methods aren't working. The Broncos have lost six of their past seven games to drop out of the top eight ahead of a crucial derby against the Titans on Saturday that will double as Adam Reynolds' 300th NRL match. Maguire replaced Kevin Walters this season and brought a hardened edge before a ball was kicked, but that hasn't delivered the results people were expecting with suggestions the players are already burnt out. Critics have called out the playing group for not responding to Maguire's methods, but centre Kotoni Staggs fired back at those claims and urged club bosses to show faith in the experienced coach. 'It's a load of crap,' Staggs said. 'You've got to train hard. It's a very tough sport, and if you don't train hard, I don't think you're going to go far in this competition. 'The training load here is pretty even, and I think any other club is doing the same as what we're doing. 'It's just excuses from outside noise that we can't control, we can just control what's happening within these walls. 'The training's good, the boys are sweet, we come here every day to training trying to turn the results around. 'They're the only people that can get us out of what we what we're going through right now. 'If we let that take control of us, then I guess we won't be able to get ourselves out of where we are.' The off-field drama has provided unwanted headlines ahead of Reynolds' milestone match, with the veteran halfback fed up with the outside noise. 'It's easy to write headlines when you are not winning games,' he said. 'It's external and doesn't mean anything to us. 'The conversations we are having in these four walls are the important ones. 'If you listen to people on the outside, you end up on the outside, so for us we know what we are capable of and what type of football team we have. 'It's easy to write from the outside. Unless they are in these four walls and know what is going on, it is irrelevant to us. 'People can say and write what they want but as a team and a club we are sticking solid and we will get through it. 'We will get a result and see what you write then.'
Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Manly NRL club threatens to BAN fans from games over shocking viral video taken after match
Manly Sea Eagles CEO Tony Mestrov has threatened to ban footy fans who take part in the dangerous 'run it straight' social media craze after a shocking video surfaced of fans colliding with each other after a game on Saturday. The club will also beef up security for home matches following a series of spectators - some fuelled by alcohol - boldly deciding to take on the challenge following the clash against the Broncos on May 31. Those involved ramped up the danger by using the iconic hill behind the ground on Sydney's northern beaches to speed up the action and increase the force of the collisions. One participant was filmed chugging a beer before roaring and charging down the hill, only to be ironed out by another participant wearing a Sea Eagles jersey. The 'Run It Straight' trend involves people charging directly at each other to mimic a rugby-style collision. 'It's crazy that people will do this type of thing when they know how dangerous and potentially life-threatening it is,' Mestrov told Fairfax. 'We will ensure our security is more vigilant in patrolling this outside zone after full-time, at all future home games. 'Any spectators who breach our rules by engaging in this type of behaviour will be banned. Full stop. As a club, we will continue to make the match day experience that is safe and enjoyable for all.' Sea Eagles prop Nathan Brown also condemned the behaviour. 'It's pretty dangerous, and I wouldn't recommend anyone doing that,' he said. 'I've seen some of the videos. It's not fun, and only bad things can happen. Hopefully, it stops. My advice is to cut it out and ban it.' The Run It Straight trend quickly gained popularity on social media with official competitions popping up in Sydney and in New Zealand - but has drawn criticism for its dangerous nature. The trend turned deadly last week after New Zealand teenager Ryan Satterthwaite tragically lost his life attempting the challenge. He sustained a serious head injury during an impromptu game with friends and passed away in hospital on May 26. His death has prompted widespread warnings from health experts and authorities about the dangers involved by engaging in such behaviour. But some footy supporters in Australia are still seemingly prepared to risk their lives for cheap laughs online. 'Glad to see we've learnt from the poor blokes passing in New Zealand last week,' one viewer posted, tongue firmly in cheek. 'Would love to know how many ended up at northern beaches hospital,' posted another. 'Intelligence below the charts,' added another. Despite the obvious dangers, the warnings and the death of Satterthwaite, the video still attracted plenty of attention from people loving the trend. 'My son was there. He loved it,' one viewer posted with a series of laughing emojis. 'It's called fun. You need to leave the indoors more,' another fired back at a commentator pointing out Satterthwaite's death. 'I'm not opposed to this,' posted another. It comes after former dual-code footy star Sonny Bill Williams had to back away from comments he made online that appeared to endorse the trend. Williams shared footage from his playing days with the Bulldogs, colliding with Penrith's Joel Clinton in 2004 with the video captioned 'old school what a hit'. He added: 'Playing run it straight before it was called run it straight.' Williams later apologised after learning about Satterthwaite's death. 'I put a video up, and I just want to ask for forgiveness of the young fulla that passed away,' Williams said on his social media account. 'Please excuse me for my insensitivity. I did not know that had happened. 'I want to talk about it for a second right now. 'I've been asked to collab with the Run it Straight people, or a couple of people and I haven't. 'Simply because I wouldn't put my kids in it. 'I have safety concerns and that's just my thoughts on it.' Several 'Run It Straight' events in South Auckland were cancelled due to safety concerns and lack of permits following the teenager's death. The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board raised concerns over concussion risks and unregulated contact. One event at Williams Park was scrapped after organisers failed to book the venue or seek council approval. Organisers instead held a meet-and-greet at Sylvia Park following the death of Satterthwaite.
Daily Mail
17 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Australia's first openly gay footy star Ian Roberts drops devastating health bombshell as he reveals he has incurable condition
Footy legend Ian Roberts has revealed the sad news that he's been diagnosed with epilepsy as he hit out at a dangerous new trend among footy fans. The former Manly, NSW and Kangaroos enforcer dropped the news as he warned Australians against participating in a social media craze that recently killed a teenager in New Zealand. Roberts slammed the 'run it straight' challenge after shocking videos showed fans colliding heavily with each other in wild scenes after the Sea Eagles' match against Brisbane on Sunday. Roberts dropped his health bombshell when Today show host Karl Stefanovic asked him about the dangers of the craze. 'Repeated head knocks and concussions, like I was saying earlier, the science is already out there. That's damaging long-term,' Roberts said. 'I can honestly say, in the last 12 months I've had a bit of an issue myself. 'I was just recently diagnosed - and I'm not just saying this because we're on air, but it's potentially to do with this - with epilepsy. 'This is all potentially long-term stuff. I reckon the damage I did to myself was not taking the shots [tackles], it was making the shots.' Stefanovic then asked how Roberts is dealing with the diagnosis. 'I'm good mate, I just started a new process of medication, which has really helped. 'But that's what I'm talking about. When you're 19 and 20, young teenage boys, when you're 15, you're never going to be 50, you're never going to be 60, that's too far away. 'But the fact is mate, I'm now 60 this year, and knowing what I know now, my own personal situation, there are things I would've changed about my playing style. 'I would definitely have changed - in 1990, when I made a conscious effort to pull off more big hits to toughen my image up or whatever that is, I certainly wouldn't be doing that.' Roberts added that he would 'absolutely' support a ban on the run it straight craze, which has spawned the professional RunIt competition, which has been held in Melbourne and New Zealand recently and featured former NRL star George Burgess. 'This is long-term, potentially catastrophic consequences for young people,' Roberts said. 'We can't keep ignoring it.' Epilepsy is a condition that affects the brain and leaves patients at risk of seizures. It can be brought on at any age by a stroke, brain infection, head injury or problems at birth that lead to lack of oxygen. But in more than half of cases, a cause is never found. The video Roberts was reacting two showed a series of men charging down a hill over the back of Manly's home ground and being hit by another group of men at the bottom. The run it straight craze involves people charging directly at each other - with one usually holding an NRL or rugby ball - to pull off a footy-style collision. The trend turned deadly last week after New Zealand teenager Ryan Satterthwaite tragically lost his life attempting the challenge. He sustained a serious head injury during an impromptu game with friends and passed away in hospital on May 26. His death has prompted widespread warnings from health experts and authorities about the dangers of the viral trend. One participant in the video taken at Manly was filmed chugging a drink before roaring and charging down the hill, only to be ironed out by another participant wearing a Manly Sea Eagles jersey. The footage has quickly drawn criticism following Satterthwaite's death. 'Glad to see we've learnt from the poor blokes passing in New Zealand last week,' one viewer posted, tongue firmly in cheek. 'Would love to know how many ended up at northern beaches hospital,' posted another. 'Intelligence below the charts,' added another. Despite the obvious dangers, the warnings and the death of Satterthwaite, the video still attracted plenty of attention from people loving the trend. Former rugby league and All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams recently apologised for posting an Instagram video of one of his hits during his time in the NRL with the caption 'Playing run it straight before it was called run it straight'. 'I put a video up last night, and I just want to ask for forgiveness of the young fulla that passed away,' Williams said on his social media account. 'Please excuse me for my insensitivity. I did not know that had happened. 'I want to talk about it for a second right now. 'I've been asked to collab with the Run it Straight people, or a couple of people and I haven't. 'Simply because I wouldn't put my kids in it. 'I have safety concerns and that's just my thoughts on it.'
