A day that was billed as the final audition for a host of State of Origin hopefuls, instead became the dawning of Keano Kini as an NRL star of the future.
A day that was billed as the final audition for a host of State of Origin hopefuls instead became the dawning of Keano Kini as a genuine NRL star of the future.
By contrast, Brisbane coach Kevin Walters will be left tearing his hair out at the ill-discipline of his side, which missed a host of tries thanks to handling errors.Either side of half-time, Brisbane squandered chances from close range, while the Gold Coast’s last three tries came on the back of Bronco mistakes and penalties conceded.
“Some of the tries – the one on half-time – you’ve got to stop them. Actually, all the first-half tries were pretty soft, so that’s a sign that we’re not there physically or mentally defensively.”Any concerns lingering over Walsh’s fitness ahead of State of Origin have well and truly been eradicated, as the Broncos fullback did all he could to dismantle the Titans.
Fifita even provided the deft final pass for Randall’s try, going on to finish with 194 metres, two try assists, two linebreak assists, and six tackle busts before leaving the field in the final five minutes for a head injury assessment, which Hasler confirmed he passed.Meanwhile, Moeaki Fotuaika turned in a performance that should have him locked in for a spot on the Maroons’ bench.
“I thought I started the year slow, but I’ve slowly worked my way back into how I usually play footy … if I get the call, then I get the call.”Tom Dearden appears to be the frontrunner for the Maroons’ five-eighth jumper vacated by the injured Cameron Munster, but Ezra Mam had one final chance to impress upon Slater that he was ready for a maiden appearance.
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