Dolphins flyer Jamayne Isaako has opened up on what makes master coach Wayne Bennett so special ahead of his 900th match milestone in Magic Round.
The 73-year-old has coached 899 games across six clubs since 1987 in the Raiders, Broncos, Dragons, Knights, Rabbitohs and now the Dolphins in their inaugural season.
Isaako was in awe of Bennett’s unparalleled 37-year career in coaching ahead of the Dolphins’ clash with the Sharks on Saturday night.
NRL 2023: Wayne Bennett 900 games, Jamayne Isaako, Dolphins vs Cronulla Sharks, Magic Round
Ricky makes bold promise to Hopoate with Savage on edge
Xavier Savage is back in the NRL for Magic Round, however he faces a tough fight to keep his spot beyond this week after an extraordinary vow from coach Ricky Stuart.
The 21-year-old returns on the wing while Albert Hopoate was permitted to miss their Friday night battle against the Bulldogs in Brisbane to attend his sister's wedding.
Stuart said he actually helped Hopoate make the difficult call to choose between family and footy, and promised his place wouldn't be lost.
Magic awaits? Raiders sit within striking distance of top spot
The Canberra Raiders started the year with just one win after five rounds, but now sit within striking distance of top-spot on the NRL ladder ahead of a tantalising Magic Round clash on Friday night.
A win over the Canterbury Bulldogs in the opening game of the footy showcase at Lang Park could see the 11th-placed Raiders finally crack the top eight for the first time this season.
A three-game winning streak that began immediately after their humiliating 41-point defeat to the Penrith Panthers has put them on equal points (10) with the reigning champions and three other teams, and four...
