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Andrew Johns admits Ricky Stuart s decision to leave superstar prop Josh Papalii out of his side to clash with the Rabbitohs tonight is an interesting one but says there s method to the madness.
Speaking to Brad Fittler for Wide World of Sports
Raiders star Josh Papalii. (Getty) I had a look, next week they go Newcastle at home, that s a nine-day turnaround, Johns said. Whether they thought they d rest him and freshen him up for that one.
The decision to rest Papalii gives him a 14 day period between games to freshen up, with Stuart himself admitting he d done it in an effort to bring the old Papa back .
Townsend today signed with the third NRL club of his career, penning a deal worth $2.4 million over three years according to Nine rugby league reporter Danny Weidler.
Thaiday said Townsend s ability as a game-managing halfback was set to add brilliant value to the Cowboys. I think he brings a level of control, Thaiday said on this week s edition of Wide World of Sports
QLDER. He s played some big-game footy and change is always good as well. It ll be a great change for Chad Townsend but also a great change for the Cowboys. Having him controlling everything and Drinkwater having reign would help him out.
Rugby league fans and former greats have come together to farewell Tommy Raudonikis at a public memorial at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Following last Friday s private funeral service, Monday s gathering was a chance for the many fans and friends of Tommy to give a send-off to league s blue-collar hero.
Along with many fans, the memorial brought out former greats from Western Suburbs and merger partner Balmain, such as Garry Jack, Steve Roach, Benny Elias and Paul Sironen.
The stands at the SCG filled in the lead-up to the service in perfect weather at the SCG.
Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V landys attended, along with former NRL chief David Gallop.
The 70-year-old died last week, surrounded by loved ones after a 12-year battle with cancer.
Today, rugby league greats including Ken Arthurson, Wally Lewis, Gene Miles, John Ribot, Mat Rogers and Kevin Walters were among the many who attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Clear Island Waters on the Gold Coast to say their goodbyes.
Tommy Raudonikis wife Trish Brown (left) attends the funeral for her Rugby League great husband at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on the Gold Coast.(Jason O Brien)
Tommy Raudonikis during the 1997 State of Origin series.(Getty)
Tommy Raudonikis wife Trish Brown leads in front of the hearse during the funeral for Rugby League great Tommy Raudonikis at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on the Gold Coast, Friday, April 16, 2021.(Jason O Brien)