First-hand account of a trip to the footy
Today’s other NRL match
The Knights and Warriors are locked in a tense battle at McDonald Jones Stadium. Prolific try scorer Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has just had a try denied due to obstruction. That keeps the score at 8-6 in favour of Newcastle. We’ll bring you some more news from this one before the action starts at PointsBet Stadium.
Today’s NRL news.
Bulldogs prop Sam Hughes has been charged by the NRL match review committee for making contact with referee Kasey Badger after one of the most ill-tempered matches of the season while Tigers halfback Aidan Sezer faces a four-match ban for a tackle which wasn’t deemed worthy of the sin bin.
The NRL match review committee issued a stunning $11,800 in fines on Sunday after the clash between the western Sydney rivals, with serial niggler Reed Mahoney liable for $4300 stemming from two separate charges.
Hello sports fan
It’s wet, rather miserable, and for many of us, it’s back to work tomorrow. But before the old Monday-itis kicks in, we have a southern Sydney derby to keep us entertained.
Entertained we should be as today’s match between the Sharks and Dragons will be as much a battle against the condition as it is the men standing on the other side of the ruck.
Those living in Sydney and surrounding areas don’t need to be reminded of the rain that’s fallen in the last 24 hours. For those living further afield, it’s been pretty rough.
Thankfully, the playing surface has improved. Here is a couple of pics taken today. The one belowwas taken within the last 90 minutes.
PointsBet Stadium ahead of kick-off.Credit: Billie Eder
