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  • Young Blue looking to stir up trouble for Maroon rivals

    Blues second-rower Hudson Young knows Queensland pose plenty of threats in the Origin decision. Photo: Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS

    Hudson Young emphasizes the need to pressure Queensland's Sam Walker in the Origin decider, while urging NSW to focus on broader threats from the Maroons.

    The Canberra Times

    Hudson Young says it's his job to send extra attention Sam Walker's way in the State of Origin decider, but insists NSW must broaden their focus beyond the star Queensland halfback.

    In his first Origin series, Walker is the bookmakers' favourite Β to clinch the Wally Lewis Medal, having been named man of the match in the Maroons' big game-two win.

    The Sydney Roosters star had also looked on track to clinch man-of-the-match honours on debut in the series opener, until Kalyn Ponga's send-off tipped the game in the Blues' favour.

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  • Storm's Vaalepu Joins Leigh Leopards

    Storm's Vaalepu Joins Leigh Leopards

    Lazarus Vaalepu leaves Melbourne Storm to join Leigh Leopards after 11 games since his NRL debut in 2024.

    LeagueNews.co

    The Melbourne Storm have officially announced the departure of Lazarus Vaalepu, who is set to join the Leigh Leopards in the English Super League.

    Since his NRL debut in 2024, Vaalepu has played 11 games for the Storm.

    In his inaugural season, he participated in seven matches, including the grand final, while last year he added another four games to his record. This season, however, he has yet to play at the top level, focusing instead on the NSW Cup.

    Vaalepu joined Melbourne's roster at the beginning of the 2023 season and gradually made his way to first-grade status, having previously developed through the Storm's feeder team, the Sunshine Coast Falcons.

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  • Johnston Injured, Missing Upcoming Matches

    Johnston Injured, Missing Upcoming Matches

    Alex Johnston is sidelined for 2-3 weeks due to a calf injury; Edward Kosi will replace him.

    LeagueNews.co

    The South Sydney Rabbitohs have disclosed that NRL's all-time leading try-scorer, Alex Johnston, is sidelined due to a calf injury that will keep him out for several weeks.

    In his last game against the Parramatta Eels, Johnston played the entire 80 minutes, helping secure a 32 to 12 victory while covering 125 meters from 13 carries.

    Although there were no visible signs of trouble during the match, the club has confirmed that he sustained a calf injury, which, while minor, will require a recovery period of about two to three weeks.

    With Edward Kosi ready to take the field on the opposite wing, Dayne Jennings is set to start against the weakened Penrith Panthers this weekend. Additionally, Jack Wighton makes his return to the backline after recovering from a broken arm, shifting Tallis Duncan back to the second-row position.

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