{"id":407982,"date":"2024-06-30T20:15:54","date_gmt":"2024-06-30T20:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=407982"},"modified":"2024-06-30T21:05:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-30T21:05:44","slug":"bunnies-backflip-as-bennett-warms-to-signing-de-belin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=407982","title":{"rendered":"Bunnies backflip as Bennett warms to signing De Belin"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Rabbitohs have renewed their bid to sign Dragons veteran Jack de Belin<\/a> after he put Wayne Bennett<\/a>'s Dolphins to the sword on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The Rabbitohs expressed interest in de Belin weeks ago<\/a> but then dropped off due to salary cap issues.<\/p>\n

But the powerhouse prop gave incoming Bunnies coach Wayne Bennett a close-up look at his strength and class at Kogarah.<\/p>\n

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The 33-year-old was the best front-rower on the field as the Dragons downed Bennett's Dolphins 26-6.<\/p>\n

De Belin scored a try and made valuable yards up the middle to strengthen his case for a deal at Souths.<\/p>\n

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But his hopes will depend on the cap – and whether Souths can offload halfback Lachlan Ilias, who has been given permission to negotiate with rival clubs.<\/p>\n

The Dragons are still keen to re-sign de Belin<\/a>, while there is also interest in his services in Super League.<\/p>\n

WHY CULT HERO IS ONE OF THE GREATS\ufeff<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When it comes to ranking players in the toughest game of all, longevity is a key factor.<\/p>\n

And for that reason, veteran Cowboys winger Kyle Feldt will go down in history as one of the all time greats.<\/p>\n

\"Cowboys<\/p>\n

The 32-year-old scored the opening try in North Queensland's upset 16-6 win over the Panthers on Sunday with one of his trademark dives.<\/p>\n

And as he did so, he wrote his name into the record books.<\/p>\n

It was the ninth straight year that Feldt has scored at least 10 tries – putting him in rare company.<\/p>\n

Since 1908, only two players have managed to emulate Feldt's feat – all-time tryscoring record holder Ken Irvine and Warriors legend Manu Vatuvei.<\/p>\n

Feldt is a beloved figure in Cowboy territory – with his last gasp try instrumental in their lone grand final win – and he had a fine game in the surprise win over the Panthers.<\/p>\n

MADGE FACES\ufeff CENTRE CONUNDRUM<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bradman Best has put the heat squarely on Blues coach Michael Maguire in the lead-up to the Origin decider after his stunning display against the Eels on Saturday night.<\/p>\n

Best gave the most devastating display by a centre all season, scoring two tries, laying on two more and running for 357 metres as the Knights outlasted the Eels in a thriller.<\/p>\n

\"NRL<\/p>\n

Best played one game for the Blues last season, scoring two tries, and looked right at home.<\/p>\n

Stephen Crichton and Latrell Mitchell were both great in Melbourne as the Blues levelled the series last Wednesday night.<\/p>\n

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But Best will keep them honest in the lead-up to the decider and he is the type of player the Maroons would much prefer watches the game from his lounge room in two weeks.<\/p>\n

STORM FIND MUCH NEEDED BACK-UP\ufeff<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bronson Garlick isn't one of the Storm's big names, but with Harry Grant missing, he rose to the occasion in the gritty win over Canberra on Saturday night.<\/p>\n

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Garlick produced his best performance in the top grade to date, coming up with two try assists and topping the Storm tackle count in heavy conditions.<\/p>\n

It was just the effort Craig Bellamy was looking for – and gives the Storm a handy back-up for Grant, who is certain to miss more footy between now and the finals.<\/p>\n

FINALS RACE HEATS UP AFTER WAHS WIN\ufeff<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Warriors are right back in the hunt for finals footy after a win over a weakened Broncos side – and boast arguably the most destructive bookends in the race for the eight.<\/p>\n

Props Addin Fonua-Blake and Mitch Barnett were outstanding as the Wahs won the battle up front in heavy conditions, combining for 337 metres between them.<\/p>\n

\"NRL<\/p>\n

The pair will prove a handful for any team in the crucial games to come and both have size, speed and the ability to offload.<\/p>\n

They set the stage for a desperately needed win after last week's disaster on the Goldy, coming up with 248 metres in the first half.<\/p>\n

That gave the Wahs the momentum – and it was enough to ensure they claimed a vital two points.<\/p>\n

UNBELIEVABLE STAT THAT PROVES BURTON'S ABILITY\ufeff<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Matt Burton's booming left boot has the Bulldogs well and truly on track for an unlikely finals berth in 2024.<\/p>\n

Burton has the biggest kicking game in the NRL and he terrorised the Sharks with a series of massive torpedo punts on Friday night\u2026 as well as kicking the winning field goal in golden point.<\/p>\n

\"NRL<\/p>\n

Burton came up with a phenomenal 693 kick metres for the match, constantly forcing the Sharks to bring the ball back from deep inside their own territory.<\/p>\n

The star utility back has now kicked nearly 5000 metres for the season and his bionic left boot will be a danger weapon for the Bulldogs in the next couple of months\u2026 and hopefully the finals.<\/p>\n

The win over the Sharks was a massive one in a tough, slogging affair and a finals berth now appears Canterbury's to lose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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