Canberra Raiders News

Ethan Strange inspired Australia's 28-10 win over Papua New Guinea, showcasing his versatility and skill.

Canberra Daily

Ethan Strange has helped inspire the Australian Prime Minister's XIII to a 28-10 win over Papua New Guinea in the annual clash in Port Moresby.

Australia scored seven tries to two in a game that never reached any real heights in front of a boisterous crowd at the Santos National Football Stadium.

Trai Fuller, playing on the wing, scored a first-half treble - and four tries for the match - while the locals also struggled to contain Jai Gray, Bradman Best and Tallis Duncan.

One thing new Australian coach Kevin Walters will take away from the clash was the performance of Strange, the Dally M five-eighth of the year.

Strange played most of the game at right centre and Walters now knows he can fill that role if required...

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Ethan Strange inspired Australia's 28-10 victory over Papua New Guinea, scoring four tries collectively.

The Canberra Times

Ethan Strange has helped inspire the Australian Prime Minister's XIII to a 28-10 win over Papua New Guinea in the annual clash in Port Moresby.

Australia scored seven tries to two in a game that never reached any real heights in front of a boisterous crowd at the Santos National Football Stadium.

Trai Fuller, playing on the wing, scored a first-half treble - and four tries for the match - while the locals also struggled to contain Jai Gray, Bradman Best and Tallis Duncan.

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Melbourne Storm extends forward Lazarus Vaalepu's contract for enhanced performance next season.

LeagueNews.co

Aiming to enhance their performance next season, the Melbourne Storm have extended the contract of an off-contract forward, with another extension expected soon.

Two-time Samoan international Lazarus Vaalepu, who was not among the five departing players announced by the club earlier this week, has signed a new deal that will keep him in Storm colours for an additional couple of seasons.

After debuting in Round 20 last season, Vaalepu participated in 12 first-grade matches after joining the club from the Canberra Raiders on a train and trial contract.

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