We love the mighty Canberra Raiders
If Kalyn Ponga stands still long enough, Joe Tapine's happy to put a big shot on him. Just like he did to his fellow Queenslander Reece Walsh a few weeks ago.
Especially since the Newcastle fullback comes into the game with a dodgy shoulder.
It was the clear highlight of the Raiders-Broncos game as Tapine reminded the Brisbane fullback to play to the final whistle.
In a dominant display, the NZ Warriors redeemed themselves from their previous loss with a resounding 49-6 victory over the Canberra Raiders in a sudden-death clash at Leichhardt Oval.
According to the report by warriors.kiwi, the Warriors scored an impressive nine tries compared to the Raiders' solitary try.
This victory now propels the Warriors into the preliminary final next week, where they will face either North Sydney or the Rabbitohs for a chance to reach the grand final.
Despite coming off a disappointing 12-26 loss to South Sydney in week one, the Warriors showcased a stronger line-up with numerous changes, guided by coach Slade Griffin.
You can tell by the smile: it's on. The trademark Ricky Stuart ambush.
The relaxed Canberra Raiders coach said they'd already been written off, but the Green Machine still "deserved to dream".
Then he doubled down by saying their elimination final against the Newcastle Knights at a sold-out Newcastle Stadium on Sunday was the easiest semi-final he's ever had to prepare for because there weren't any expectations on his side.