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Bulldogs coach Ciraldo cited fatigue risk in humid Townsville for axing Lachlan Galvin before kick-off.

Zero Tackle

Canterbury Bulldogs head coach Cameron Ciraldo has revealed a risk of fatigue and cramping in 'hot and humid' conditions in Townsville was behind the decision to axe Lachlan Galvin an hour out from kick-off on Saturday night.

Galvin joined the Bulldogs just over a month ago, and while the club's form has been on the downward trend since then, a hard-fought win over the Cowboys on the road will give the side some confidence.

He said that was down to what he had seen the week before in a game between the Cowboys and Storm at the same venue, and while he admitted he was worried it was the wrong call when Matt Burton had to leave the field in...

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Trent Robinson criticized the sin bin decision for Sam Walker, affecting his performance in the match.

Zero Tackle

Sydney Roosters head coach Trent Robinson has revealed he wasn't impressed with the decision to sin bin Sam Walker during his side's narrow win over the St George Illawarra Dragons on Saturday evening at Kogarah.

Walker, who played his first NRL game in almost a year following an ACL injury, and then a delayed return owing to a broken thumb, had some nice moments, but also looked rusty in patches.

Walker was sin binned in the lead up to halftime, and while it didn't cost the Roosters anything on the scoreboard, Robinson, who admitted it wasn't a good tackle, said the price paid was 'heavy', with Walker spending ten minutes off the park and...

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Grace Kemp embraces her identity as a Wiradjuri woman, navigating insecurities about heritage and appearance.

The Australian

Embracing her size, looks and identity is an ongoing process for Grace Kemp.

The Canberra NRLW star, opening up for the first time about her struggle to fit in, is a proud Wiradjuri woman and former Wallaroo still learning about lost family history on dad's side.

And even then, she says her height advantage, Scottish heritage, and flowing red hair make her second guess whether she looks the part of a stereotypical Indigenous athlete.

Identity can be a highly charged subject for Indigenous people, but by bravely speaking to her own insecurities, Kemp wants to free others of the same burdens.

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