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The Advertiser
10-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Daley wary of Alfie Langer-like threat from Dearden
NSW coach Laurie Daley has labelled Tom Dearden an Alfie Langer-like threat with the ball, believing Queensland will have more strike-power in Perth than in State of Origin I. Dearden's selection as Maroons No.7 ahead of ousted captain Daly Cherry-Evans is set to dominate talk for the next week, with Queensland needing to win in Perth. Daley is rarely drawn into opposition selections and has largely made a point of avoiding discussing the Maroons side while early in Blues camp. But he did make clear Dearden was a player he had long admired, labelling him the most "rapped" player on his radio show for the past 18 months. "Tom Dearden is a great player," Daley said. "He's just continually at you and he never rests. The moment that you rest is the moment that he finds you. "He's got a little bit of Alfie about him. "It's a different style, but Alfie was always one of those players that was at you, at you, at you, and the moment that you made the wrong decision, he was through."Daley's comparison coincides with Queensland's first form-based change in the No.7 jersey for a live rubber since Langer's famous return for the 2001 decider. Queensland had been accused of playing too sideways in NSW's 18-6 series-opening win at Suncorp Stadium, with the Blues defence never looking overly troubled. Daley also noted new Queensland skipper Cameron Munster had at times also played like Langer's long-time Maroons halves partner Wally Lewis at Origin level. "With Tom and Munster, if they're in a running frame of mind, then it's going to be a big test of our defence," Daley said. "They're always going to be at you. With the way they run the ball they're just going to come at you. "It's not like you can sit back because every time they get the ball, they're just going to be testing your line. "That will be the challenge for us. To be consistently good at defending our line and defending together." Daley, meanwhile, said the one change in his NSW side had become a "no-brainer", with Stefano Utoikamanu replacing the injured Mitch Barnett. Utoikamanu had been in a battle with 19th-man Keaon Koloamatangi for the last bench spot, but the fact he was a reserve last game played into his favour. NSW's camp is one day shorter for Origin II in Perth, with Tuesday the Blues' first full day together and players still recovering from Sunday and Monday games. "He was here last camp and he was really good, knows the system," Daley said of Utoikamanu. "He can come in, we don't have to upskill him at all in terms of knowledge of what we want to do. He will fit in seamlessly. "He was here every day of camp and is playing really good football. For us it was a no-brainer. "He is playing good footy and doing things we want to do." Daley has called Tyran Wishart, Tom Jenkins and Kotoni Staggs in as extra training bodies, while Haumole Olakau'atu was also sighted on Tuesday. The Manly second-rower will not head to Perth with the team as a reserve, instead staying on the east coast with his heavily pregnant partner Ana. NSW coach Laurie Daley has labelled Tom Dearden an Alfie Langer-like threat with the ball, believing Queensland will have more strike-power in Perth than in State of Origin I. Dearden's selection as Maroons No.7 ahead of ousted captain Daly Cherry-Evans is set to dominate talk for the next week, with Queensland needing to win in Perth. Daley is rarely drawn into opposition selections and has largely made a point of avoiding discussing the Maroons side while early in Blues camp. But he did make clear Dearden was a player he had long admired, labelling him the most "rapped" player on his radio show for the past 18 months. "Tom Dearden is a great player," Daley said. "He's just continually at you and he never rests. The moment that you rest is the moment that he finds you. "He's got a little bit of Alfie about him. "It's a different style, but Alfie was always one of those players that was at you, at you, at you, and the moment that you made the wrong decision, he was through."Daley's comparison coincides with Queensland's first form-based change in the No.7 jersey for a live rubber since Langer's famous return for the 2001 decider. Queensland had been accused of playing too sideways in NSW's 18-6 series-opening win at Suncorp Stadium, with the Blues defence never looking overly troubled. Daley also noted new Queensland skipper Cameron Munster had at times also played like Langer's long-time Maroons halves partner Wally Lewis at Origin level. "With Tom and Munster, if they're in a running frame of mind, then it's going to be a big test of our defence," Daley said. "They're always going to be at you. With the way they run the ball they're just going to come at you. "It's not like you can sit back because every time they get the ball, they're just going to be testing your line. "That will be the challenge for us. To be consistently good at defending our line and defending together." Daley, meanwhile, said the one change in his NSW side had become a "no-brainer", with Stefano Utoikamanu replacing the injured Mitch Barnett. Utoikamanu had been in a battle with 19th-man Keaon Koloamatangi for the last bench spot, but the fact he was a reserve last game played into his favour. NSW's camp is one day shorter for Origin II in Perth, with Tuesday the Blues' first full day together and players still recovering from Sunday and Monday games. "He was here last camp and he was really good, knows the system," Daley said of Utoikamanu. "He can come in, we don't have to upskill him at all in terms of knowledge of what we want to do. He will fit in seamlessly. "He was here every day of camp and is playing really good football. For us it was a no-brainer. "He is playing good footy and doing things we want to do." Daley has called Tyran Wishart, Tom Jenkins and Kotoni Staggs in as extra training bodies, while Haumole Olakau'atu was also sighted on Tuesday. The Manly second-rower will not head to Perth with the team as a reserve, instead staying on the east coast with his heavily pregnant partner Ana. NSW coach Laurie Daley has labelled Tom Dearden an Alfie Langer-like threat with the ball, believing Queensland will have more strike-power in Perth than in State of Origin I. Dearden's selection as Maroons No.7 ahead of ousted captain Daly Cherry-Evans is set to dominate talk for the next week, with Queensland needing to win in Perth. Daley is rarely drawn into opposition selections and has largely made a point of avoiding discussing the Maroons side while early in Blues camp. But he did make clear Dearden was a player he had long admired, labelling him the most "rapped" player on his radio show for the past 18 months. "Tom Dearden is a great player," Daley said. "He's just continually at you and he never rests. The moment that you rest is the moment that he finds you. "He's got a little bit of Alfie about him. "It's a different style, but Alfie was always one of those players that was at you, at you, at you, and the moment that you made the wrong decision, he was through."Daley's comparison coincides with Queensland's first form-based change in the No.7 jersey for a live rubber since Langer's famous return for the 2001 decider. Queensland had been accused of playing too sideways in NSW's 18-6 series-opening win at Suncorp Stadium, with the Blues defence never looking overly troubled. Daley also noted new Queensland skipper Cameron Munster had at times also played like Langer's long-time Maroons halves partner Wally Lewis at Origin level. "With Tom and Munster, if they're in a running frame of mind, then it's going to be a big test of our defence," Daley said. "They're always going to be at you. With the way they run the ball they're just going to come at you. "It's not like you can sit back because every time they get the ball, they're just going to be testing your line. "That will be the challenge for us. To be consistently good at defending our line and defending together." Daley, meanwhile, said the one change in his NSW side had become a "no-brainer", with Stefano Utoikamanu replacing the injured Mitch Barnett. Utoikamanu had been in a battle with 19th-man Keaon Koloamatangi for the last bench spot, but the fact he was a reserve last game played into his favour. NSW's camp is one day shorter for Origin II in Perth, with Tuesday the Blues' first full day together and players still recovering from Sunday and Monday games. "He was here last camp and he was really good, knows the system," Daley said of Utoikamanu. "He can come in, we don't have to upskill him at all in terms of knowledge of what we want to do. He will fit in seamlessly. "He was here every day of camp and is playing really good football. For us it was a no-brainer. "He is playing good footy and doing things we want to do." Daley has called Tyran Wishart, Tom Jenkins and Kotoni Staggs in as extra training bodies, while Haumole Olakau'atu was also sighted on Tuesday. The Manly second-rower will not head to Perth with the team as a reserve, instead staying on the east coast with his heavily pregnant partner Ana.
Perth Now
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Daley wary of Alfie Langer-like threat from Dearden
NSW coach Laurie Daley has labelled Tom Dearden an Alfie Langer-like threat with the ball, believing Queensland will have more strike in Perth than in State of Origin I. Dearden's selection as Maroons No.7 ahead of ousted captain Daly Cherry-Evans is set to dominate talk for the next week, with Queensland needing to win in Perth. Daley is rarely drawn into opposition selections and has largely made a point of avoiding discussing the Maroons side while early in Blues camp. But he did make clear he believed Dearden was a player he had long admired, labelling him the most "rapped" player on his radio show for the past 18 months. "Tom Dearden is a great player," Daley said. "He's just continually at you and he never rests. The moment that you rest is the moment that he finds you. "He's got a little bit of Alfie about him. "It's a different style, but Alfie was always one of those players that was at you, at you, at you, and the moment that you made the wrong decision, he was through. "That's what Dearden is. He's such a good, tough player who challenges the line and is a massive threat for us." Daley's comparison coincides with Queensland's first form-based change in the No.7 jersey for a live rubber since Langer's famous return for the 2001 decider. Queensland had been accused of playing too sideways in NSW's 18-6 series-opening win at Suncorp Stadium, with the Blues defence never looking overly troubled. Daley also noted new Queensland skipper Cameron Munster had at times also played like Langer's long-time Maroons halves partner Wally Lewis at Origin level. "With Tom and Munster, if they're in a running frame of mind, then it's going to be a big test of our defence," Daley said. "They're always going to be at you. With the way they run the ball they're just going to come at you. "It's not like you can sit back because every time they get the ball, they're just going to be testing your line. "That will be the challenge for us. To be consistently good at defending our line and defending together." Daley, meanwhile, said the one change in his NSW side had become a "no-brainer", with Stefano Utoikamanu replacing the injured Mitch Barnett. Utoikamanu had been in a battle with 19th-man Keaon Koloamatangi for the last bench spot, but the fact he was a reserve last game played into his favour. NSW's camp is one day shorter for Origin II in Perth, with Tuesday the Blues' first full day together and players still recovering from Sunday and Monday games. "He was here last camp and he was really good, knows the system," Daley said of Utoikamanu. "He can come in, we don't have to upskill him at all in terms of knowledge of what we want to do. He will fit in seamlessly. "He was here every day of camp and is playing really good football. For us it was a no-brainer. "He is playing good footy and doing things we want to do." Daley has called Tyran Wishart, Tom Jenkins and Kotoni Staggs in as extra training bodies, while Haumole Olakau'atu was also sighted on Tuesday. The Manly second-rower will not head to Perth with the team as a reserve, instead staying on the east coast with his heavily pregnant partner Ana.
Perth Now
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Manly suffer double Trbojevic blow for Broncos clash
Tom Trbojevic will be rested from Manly's clash with Brisbane after aggravating his corked thigh, while his brother Jake will also delay his return from a concussion. The Sea Eagles confirmed on Tuesday their star fullback had aggravated the cork in last week's loss to Parramatta, after battling the issue for the past month. Officials insisted they were taking a "conservative" approach by resting the No.1, and that the issue was not a serious one. Trbojevic remains one of the most dangerous fullbacks in the game when fully fit, but has struggled to have a fully healthy body this year. After starting the season with a bang against North Queensland, he suffered hamstring tightness in Auckland the following week. He missed one game and then suffered a knee injury on his return in round four, ruling him out for another month. Trbojevic returned for Manly's round-eight win over Penrith, but then suffered a serious cork in that match that has limited his movement ever since. NSW coach Laurie Daley listed the fullback's fitness as a chief concern when opting not to name him in the Blues' team for State of Origin I. The decision to rest Jake Trbojevic another week comes after he suffered a concussion in Manly's round-11 win over the Cowboys. The head knock was the lock's second in the space of a month, prompting Manly to play it safe with the man who captained NSW to an Origin series win in 2024. Manly have also lost prop Siosiua Taukeiaho to a calf injury for the match against Brisbane at Brookvale, but he is only expected to miss one week. The Broncos are yet to decide whether their star front-rower Payne Haas will back up from Origin I, after he was cleared of a quad tear to play in the match. Teams with Origin players are able to name extended squads for this weekend's matches, in order to cover for injuries. Penrith are expected to have all five of their NSW Origin stars back up against Parramatta on Sunday, with the four-day turnaround coming as the Panthers fight to salvage their season.
Sydney Morning Herald
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
NRL 2025 LIVE: Trbojevic with point to prove as Sea Eagles face Eels
Latest posts Pinned post from 7.28pm Your say – Parramatta or Manly? 7.27pm Tonight's line-ups Eels 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Sean Russell 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Jordan Samrani 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Dylan Brown 7. Dean Hawkins 8. Jack Williams 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 15. Luca Moretti 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. J'maine Hopgood. Bench: 11. Kelma Tuilagi 14. Dylan Walker 16. Ryan Matterson 18. Joash Papali'i Dean Hawkins starts at halfback for Parramatta with Mitch Moses on Origin duty, while Jordan Samrani replaces Zac Lomax in the backline. Exciting youngster Joash Papali'i is a late inclusion on the bench. Sea Eagles 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Jakob Arthur 8. Ethan Bullemor 9. Jake Simpkin 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Haumole Olakau'atu 15. Corey Waddell 13. Jazz Tevaga. Bench: 14. Lachlan Croker 16. Nathan Brown 17. Matthew Lodge 22. Caleb Navale Tom Trbojevic will captain the Sea Eagles for just the second time with brother Jake out with concussion and Daly Cherry-Evans on Maroons duty. Jake Arthur replaces Cherry-Evans at halfback while Jazz Tevaga starts at lock for Jake Trbojevic with Jake Simpkin at hooker. Corey Waddell starts for Ben Trbojevic (illness) in the back row, Lachlan Croker returns from injury via the bench and Caleb Navale joins the interchange. 7.27pm Welcome Hello and welcome to our coverage of Friday night football, with an all-Sydney battle between the Parramatta Eels and the Manly Sea Eagles. We're just a few days out from State of Origin I, meaning big names like rival halfbacks Mitchell Moses and Daly Cherry-Evans are out of action tonight, but one superstar who will line up for Manly is fullback Tom Trbojevic. Trbojevic has a bit of a point to prove after being overlooked by Blues coach Laurie Daley, and will be the attacking spearhead of a still strong-looking Sea Eagles backline. Parramatta have also lost Zac Lomax to NSW duty, while Manly's Jake Trbojevic is out injured. Eels five-eighth Dylan Brown gets the chance to show he can step up in the absence of Moses, after struggling as the team's key playmaker in the early part of the season. Stay tuned to follow all the action.
The Age
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The Age
NRL 2025 LIVE: Trbojevic with point to prove as Sea Eagles face Eels
Latest posts Pinned post from 7.28pm Your say – Parramatta or Manly? 7.27pm Tonight's line-ups Eels 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Sean Russell 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Jordan Samrani 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Dylan Brown 7. Dean Hawkins 8. Jack Williams 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 15. Luca Moretti 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. J'maine Hopgood. Bench: 11. Kelma Tuilagi 14. Dylan Walker 16. Ryan Matterson 18. Joash Papali'i Dean Hawkins starts at halfback for Parramatta with Mitch Moses on Origin duty, while Jordan Samrani replaces Zac Lomax in the backline. Exciting youngster Joash Papali'i is a late inclusion on the bench. Sea Eagles 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Jakob Arthur 8. Ethan Bullemor 9. Jake Simpkin 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Haumole Olakau'atu 15. Corey Waddell 13. Jazz Tevaga. Bench: 14. Lachlan Croker 16. Nathan Brown 17. Matthew Lodge 22. Caleb Navale Tom Trbojevic will captain the Sea Eagles for just the second time with brother Jake out with concussion and Daly Cherry-Evans on Maroons duty. Jake Arthur replaces Cherry-Evans at halfback while Jazz Tevaga starts at lock for Jake Trbojevic with Jake Simpkin at hooker. Corey Waddell starts for Ben Trbojevic (illness) in the back row, Lachlan Croker returns from injury via the bench and Caleb Navale joins the interchange. 7.27pm Welcome Hello and welcome to our coverage of Friday night football, with an all-Sydney battle between the Parramatta Eels and the Manly Sea Eagles. We're just a few days out from State of Origin I, meaning big names like rival halfbacks Mitchell Moses and Daly Cherry-Evans are out of action tonight, but one superstar who will line up for Manly is fullback Tom Trbojevic. Trbojevic has a bit of a point to prove after being overlooked by Blues coach Laurie Daley, and will be the attacking spearhead of a still strong-looking Sea Eagles backline. Parramatta have also lost Zac Lomax to NSW duty, while Manly's Jake Trbojevic is out injured. Eels five-eighth Dylan Brown gets the chance to show he can step up in the absence of Moses, after struggling as the team's key playmaker in the early part of the season. Stay tuned to follow all the action.
