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Semi Valemei scored his 2nd double in as many games for the Cowboys in their final match of the season.
Down 12-0 early and down a man, the Cowboys still managed to create an overlap for Valemei to cross for their first try of the night.
He later took an intercept to run the best part of 50 metres to bring his side level 7 minutes into the second half.
The Broncos however would score 3 more tries to the Cowboys 1, giving them a 38-30 win.
North Queensland finish the season in a disappointing 14th position.
Mark Nawaqanitawase turned it all the way up as his side torched the 2nd-placed Melbourne Storm in a 40-10 demolition.
The flying winger lit up the park with a freakish stat sheet: 20 carries for 173 metres, 4 tries, 4 linebreaks and 6 tackle busts. It was vintage “Marky Mark” – unstoppable with ball in hand, carving holes at will and reminding everyone why he’s firmly in the Kangaroos conversation.
He’s now right on the doorstep of the Ken Irvine Medal as the NRL’s leading try-scorer. And the script couldn’t be better – one round left, arch-rival Rabbitohs up next, with finals on the line.
A win there not only locks up a top-8 spot but caps off what’s been a breakout year for Nawaqanitawase
Bulldogs second rower Viliame Kikau scored his 50th NRL try on Friday night.
Coming off a heavy loss to the Roosters, the visitors had a point to prove and it didn't look promising early on but they eventually fought their way back into the game, losing only by a converted try in the end 14-20.
Kikau scored in the 56th minute after receiving an offload from Marcelo Montoya who was making his return from a neck injury.
The Bulldogs powered past the Warriors 32–14 in yesterday’s top-four clash, with Viliame Kikau crashing over from close range in the 21st minute to get the ball rolling.
Rookie winger Jethro Rinakama kept the momentum flowing, capping off a slick backline move from the home side to slide over in the left corner — taking his tally to three tries in just five career matches.
The Roosters caught fire in Brisbane last night, running riot against a helpless Dolphins outfit.
Winger Mark Nawaqanitawase opened the scoring in the 4th minute with a trademark leap, before crossing again just four minutes later.
He completed his hat-trick with another towering grab, outjumping the defence and running it in untouched.
It was a fiery contest, but the Roosters proved far too strong, cruising to a 64–12 victory.
In the same match, Siua Wong’s night ended early after being knocked out cold in the 11th minute by fellow Fiji Bati representative Kurt Donoghoe.
Melbourne Storm Prop Tui Kamikamica scored his first try of the season when he ran onto a beautifully timed Harry Grant pass in the 33rd minute of their 16-10 win in Parramatta.
The Taveuni native ran a great line and went over untouched. The Storm move into 2nd for the time being with the Bulldogs yet to play.
The match remained close and the Storm's 69th minute try through Xavier Coates was enough to get them the 2 points without their star halfback Jahrome Hughes.
Jethro Rinakama scored in the winning try for the Bulldogs in the 77th minute of their 20-18 win over the St George Illawarra Dragons last night.
The 19 year old, only in his 2nd first grade game now has 2 tries in 2 matches.
It was halfback Lachlin Galvin who set up the try with a lovely looping pass over the opposition winger to find Rinakama who ran in untouched.
Apart from his try he made 199 metres from 22 carries with 74 post contact metres.
The Parramatta Eels were off to a flyer against the Panthers in their round 19 local derby. Second Rower Kitione Kautoga scored the opening try in the 14th minute, running a straight, flat line through the Penrith defence to go in untouched.
The Panthers dominated the rest of the game, eventually winning 32-10.
It's Kautoga's 2nd try for the club.
Jethro Rinakama made his NRL debut for the Bulldogs last night against the Cowboys in Townsville. He was on the end of a linebreak in the 39th minute to score the try that would ultimately be the difference in the Bulldogs 12-8 win over the Cowboys.
The 20 year old Winger has been impressive in reserve grade, scoring 11 tries in his first 12 matches.
21 Carries for 183 metres, 57 post contact metres, 3 tackle breaks and a big hit on his first outing!
Kurt Donoghoe ran 90 metres after taking an intercept on his 10 metre line to score and give the Dolphins a chance of hitting 50 points against the South Sydney Rabbitohs on Friday night.
The Fiji Bati representative started at Lock and played the full 80 minutes. His try the cherry on top of a big shift for the Dolphins who won the game 50-28 and move back into 80th position.
Mark Nawaqanitawase scored 2 tries in the Roosters big win over the Cowboys 42-8 on Sunday. The former Wallaby took an intercept in the 30th minute to race away while the 2nd came after some great lead-up play.
He made the most metres for his side with 245 from 25 runs, 45 post contact metres and 8 tackle breaks. He now has 12 tries in 13 appearances and the Rookie of the year tag is starting to do the rounds.
The Dolphins recorded their biggest win of the season, smashing the helpless Cowboys 58-6. Lock Kurt Donoghoe scored a try in the 39th minute. This comes a week after a 56-6 win over the Dragons.
The Roosters jumped 3 places and back into the top 8 into 7th spot after beating the Knights at home. Siua Wong scored his first try of the season in the 70th minute when he chased through a grubber kick. His 4 pointer put the visitors in the lead for the first time in the game and would ultimately prove the difference.
Kurt Donoghoe was the channel 9 man of the match in the Dolphins round 20 win over the Cowboys at Suncorp on Thursday night.
Starting at Lock he racked up 50 tackles – the most in the match. He also made 92 metres from 13 carries.
The Dolphins move into 7th position with other games to be played. Final score Dolphins 43-24.
Semi Valemei scored his 2nd double in as many games for the Cowboys in their final match of the season.
Down 12-0 early and down a man, the Cowboys still managed to create an overlap for Valemei to cross for their first try of the night.
He later took an intercept to run the best part of 50 metres to bring his side level 7 minutes into the second half.
The Broncos however would score 3 more tries to the Cowboys 1, giving them a 38-30 win.
North Queensland finish the season in a disappointing 14th position.
Api Koroisau has signed a contract extension of 3 years with the Wests Tigers.
The Tigers Skipper turns 33 in November and will be 36 when this contract expires.
“This club has become family to me. I’ve felt nothing but support from the players, staff, and especially Benji – he’s someone I really admire and enjoy playing under.