ROUND UP

BY ALF WILSON

“He ran like a bullet coming out of a cannon,” was how one commentator described the first of two tries by Ezra Mam in last Thursday’s 32-10 win over the Roosters.

Ezra scored his first try in the 14th minute, then crossed again later in the game at the 77th minute for his second four pointer which he celebrated with enthusiasm.

It was the Broncos’ fourth win in a row and has them sitting comfortably in second place on the NRL ladder.

Ezra relished playing at five eight beside champion halfback Adam Reynolds.

The Broncos enjoy a nine-day turnaround now before taking on the Cowboys at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in what traditionally is a season blockbuster.

Tabuai-Fidow had a strong game when his Dolphins lost a cliffhanger 23-22 to the Bulldogs on Sunday afternoon in Bundaberg.

Fifita a Titan in win over Cowboys

Rampaging second row forward David Fifita was a prime mover in the Gold Coast Titans upset 2213 win over the North Queensland Cowboys at Cbus Super Stadium on Sunday.

Hard-running David continually made ground against the Cowboys side, who had quality forward in Reuben Cotter off the bench.

The Cowboys led 13-10 at halftime, and had won their previous six NRL matches to charge up the ladder and sit in the top eight.

They are back in action next Saturday in an all-Queensland derby against the Broncos at Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

It will be a special occasion for the club with their first NRLWNRL double-header.

The kick-off time of

3pm will see a rare day game in Townsville.

Hattrick to AJ support of a parochial home crowd.

Three tries to flying winger Alex ‘AJ’ Johnson led South Sydney Rabbitohs to a 32-18 victory over West Tigers before more than 10,000 spectators in Tamworth.

AJ crossed in the first, 22nd and 65th minutes and has been in fine form.

A trip west next greets the South Sydney Rabbitohs as they take on the Cronulla Sharks in round 23 action in Perth as part of a double header.

Dane was strong in attack and defence and after one line break was tackled by Seb, saving a certain try. Contract extended

Meanwhile Seb has signed an extended contract with the Raiders which will see him with Canberra until the end of the 2027 season.

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart was glowing in his praise of the rising star.

Seb, aged 24, has thrived since shifting from the centres to fullback, where he has played 15 matches and been a mainstay of the Raiders backline.

“I’m very happy I’m staying here in Canberra and there’s nowhere else I’d rather be,” he said on the Raiders website.

Dane stars in upset win

Experienced centre Dane Gagai (above) shone for the Newcastle Knights side who defeated the Canberra Raiders who included Sebastian ‘Seb’ Kris, 28-6 on Saturday night.

The Knights went into the match as an underdog, especially considering it was in Canberra where the Raiders enjoy the