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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Johns say NRL going 'way too far' to protect kickers
Andrew Johns has accused the NRL of going "way too far" in protecting kickers, unhappy with the decisive penalty against Harry Grant in Melbourne's loss to Manly. The Storm were on Sunday feeling the fallout of their 18-16 loss to the Sea Eagles, with prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona facing a two-game ban for an errant elbow. But it was the late penalty against Grant that defined the match, the Melbourne hooker stung for contact on Luke Brooks' leg after a missed field-goal attempt. The NRL has moved to offer more protection to kickers in recent years, with Manly denied a win against the Warriors last year in similar fashion. Johns has previously been among the most vocal in calling for playmakers to be afforded more protection, particularly furious when halves are hit after passing. But in the case of kickers, he believes it is now defenders who are being targeted too harshly by referees. "It's gone way too far, but to the letter of the law it's not a penalty," Johns said on Nine's Sunday Footy Show. "Say you defend a really good set, and you get the opposition they play the ball on their 30. "In years gone by if it was a slow play-the-ball the kicker would have to be back 10 to 15 metres, which means you would get the ball and bring it back to your 40. "Nowadays if you get a bad attacking set and slow play-the-ball, the kicker stands on the advantage line and kicks it 60 metres because they know they can't get hit. "They should be able to get out and tackle the kicker above the waist." The NRL remains steadfast behind the current rule, pointing to instances when kickers have been hurt when collected in the legs by defenders. Lachlan Ilias' broken leg last year while playing NSW Cup is the most obvious example. Grant has previously been penalised over the matter, successfully fighting a ban for dangerous contact on Cronulla's Daniel Atkinson last year. The NRL will also look at the controversial penalty against Luciano Leilua that left Shane Flanagan fuming following St George Illawarra's 20-18 loss to Canterbury. Flanagan labelled it "outrageous" that the bunker ruled Leilua's foot had knocked the ball out of Jacob Kiraz's hand as the Bulldogs winger stood up to play it. After having the decision overturned, Canterbury went downfield and soon afterwards scored the match-winning try. "He's got to get to his feet before he plants the ball," the Dragons coach said. "You can't be falling sideways. You can't ball-plant ... but tonight we ball-planted and we lost the game because of it." The NRL will review the penalty, but is likely to counter Flanagan's claim that it was a ball-plant from Kiraz, given it never reached the ground before contacting Leilua's foot.
Sydney Morning Herald
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
Brisbane news live: Man wanted by police after State of Origin assault on Caxton Street
Latest posts Man wanted by police after State of Origin assault on Caxton Street It was a great State of Origin on Caxton Street for most – but not all – on Wednesday night. A fight in a packed-out pub left one man in hospital, and police were still hunting another. The fight allegedly broke out minutes before Harry Grant would score a decisive try under the posts to send Queensland into half-time with a 20-point lead. A 31-year-old Morningside man who was hit on the head was taken to Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital. Another man believed to be his attacker fled. 7.10am Weather into the weekend After a chilly night in Brisbane, today the mercury is barely expected to rise past the 20 degree-mark. A sunny sky is forecast, and the weather bureau says Saturday will be just as clear – and almost as cool. Rug up tonight, when the overnight temp is predicted to slide back down into single digits. Here's the outlook into the weekend and next week: 7.09am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: Triple-killer Erin Patterson has never been known to be violent inside the women's correctional facility where she is imprisoned. She doesn't curse or spit at guards or bash anyone. But she has put inmates and guards off with another trait. For the next three weeks, a crack team of Japanese marines are going to call Australia home as they prepare to land on a remote Queensland beach with US and local forces in a simulation of what they could face in a potential conflict. Universities, cultural events and charities that fail to address antisemitism would have their funding stripped if the federal government agrees to enact a plan delivered by Australia's special envoy to combat antisemitism. Universities have stopped short of endorsing the plan, but said they would consider its recommendations and were awaiting the federal government to respond. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said Australia must not be 'subservient' to its allies as his government pushes back on a possible US demand to guarantee the use of AUKUS submarines in a potential future conflict with China. At the same time, the top British adviser on the AUKUS pact has countered the idea that US President Donald Trump can direct Australia on how to deploy the submarines in times of war. And our Maroons did an excellent job shutting down NSW danger man Latrell Mitchell throughout the Origin series – and emotions finally got the better of him.
The Age
10-07-2025
- Politics
- The Age
Brisbane news live: Man wanted by police after State of Origin assault on Caxton Street
Latest posts Man wanted by police after State of Origin assault on Caxton Street It was a great State of Origin on Caxton Street for most – but not all – on Wednesday night. A fight in a packed-out pub left one man in hospital, and police were still hunting another. The fight allegedly broke out minutes before Harry Grant would score a decisive try under the posts to send Queensland into half-time with a 20-point lead. A 31-year-old Morningside man who was hit on the head was taken to Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital. Another man believed to be his attacker fled. 7.10am Weather into the weekend After a chilly night in Brisbane, today the mercury is barely expected to rise past the 20 degree-mark. A sunny sky is forecast, and the weather bureau says Saturday will be just as clear – and almost as cool. Rug up tonight, when the overnight temp is predicted to slide back down into single digits. Here's the outlook into the weekend and next week: 7.09am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: Triple-killer Erin Patterson has never been known to be violent inside the women's correctional facility where she is imprisoned. She doesn't curse or spit at guards or bash anyone. But she has put inmates and guards off with another trait. For the next three weeks, a crack team of Japanese marines are going to call Australia home as they prepare to land on a remote Queensland beach with US and local forces in a simulation of what they could face in a potential conflict. Universities, cultural events and charities that fail to address antisemitism would have their funding stripped if the federal government agrees to enact a plan delivered by Australia's special envoy to combat antisemitism. Universities have stopped short of endorsing the plan, but said they would consider its recommendations and were awaiting the federal government to respond. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said Australia must not be 'subservient' to its allies as his government pushes back on a possible US demand to guarantee the use of AUKUS submarines in a potential future conflict with China. At the same time, the top British adviser on the AUKUS pact has countered the idea that US President Donald Trump can direct Australia on how to deploy the submarines in times of war. And our Maroons did an excellent job shutting down NSW danger man Latrell Mitchell throughout the Origin series – and emotions finally got the better of him.
Sydney Morning Herald
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Man wanted by police after State of Origin assault on Caxton Street
It was a great State of Origin on Caxton Street for most – but not all – last night. A fight in a packed-out pub left one man in hospital, and police are still hunting another. Thousands of fans descended on the iconic sporting strip to watch the Maroons win a famous 24-12 victory on Wednesday. The fight allegedly broke out minutes before Harry Grant would score a decisive try under the posts to send Queensland into half-time with a 20-point lead. A 31-year-old Morningside man was allegedly hit on the head, suffering a serious injury. He was taken to Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital for treatment in an unknown condition. Another man believed to be his alleged attacker fled the scene, and has not been seen since. 'Detectives are appealing for information,' a statement released by police on Thursday evening said. 'Investigations are continuing.'
The Age
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The Age
Man wanted by police after State of Origin assault on Caxton Street
It was a great State of Origin on Caxton Street for most – but not all – last night. A fight in a packed-out pub left one man in hospital, and police are still hunting another. Thousands of fans descended on the iconic sporting strip to watch the Maroons win a famous 24-12 victory on Wednesday. The fight allegedly broke out minutes before Harry Grant would score a decisive try under the posts to send Queensland into half-time with a 20-point lead. A 31-year-old Morningside man was allegedly hit on the head, suffering a serious injury. He was taken to Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital for treatment in an unknown condition. Another man believed to be his alleged attacker fled the scene, and has not been seen since. 'Detectives are appealing for information,' a statement released by police on Thursday evening said. 'Investigations are continuing.'
