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NRL 2022, NRL Fantasy Winners and Losers from Round 21, Cameron Murray, Cameron Munster, Nicho Hynes, Latrell Mitchell updates

NRL 2022, NRL Fantasy Winners and Losers from Round 21, Cameron Murray, Cameron Munster, Nicho Hynes, Latrell Mitchell updates

It was a pair of Cameron’s that topped the charts in Round 21 with Munster and Murray starring for Fantasy coaches while Nicho Hynes and Latrell Mitchell once again produced the goods.

It wasn’t all good news, however, with injuries causing havoc this week and into the future while several highly-owned players might be on the chopping block for the run home as coaches look to close the gap on their league opponents.

Round 21 Winners

Cameron Munster’s move back to fullback proved to be a masterstroke for the Storm and Fantasy coaches alike, with the Melbourne playmaker posting a hat-trick en route to 93 points in his side’s win over the Titans.

Munster’s effort was only bettered by that of Rabbitohs lock Cameron Murraywho had a hand in three tries early on to go with his usual contributions in attack and defense — topping the charts with 94 points in his side’s win over the Warriors.

Murray wasn’t the only Rabbitoh to star on the Sunshine Coast, with Latrell Mitchell (84), Keaon Koloamatangi (62), Damian Cook (59) and Tevita Tatola (58) all scoring well—the latter of whom benefited from his second try in as many weeks.



Latrell breathes fire

The most highly-owned player in the game, niche hynes once again delivered for coaches with 89 points in Cronulla’s win over the Dragons — a great result for the majority of coaches who captained the Sharks star. And With Wests Tigers, Manly, Canterbury and Newcastle on the schedule to finish the year, Hynes could well be the most captained player for every remaining game week.



Hynes shines in local derby

Elsewhere, Dylan Brown (81) starred to lead the Mitchell Moses-less Eels to victory over the Sea Eagles while teammate Clint Gutherson (69) also scored well.

Angus Crichton topped the Roosters charts with 79 points in the Tricolours’ win over Brisbane, while Joe Ofahengaue was the best performer of the round in a losing side, churning out 74 points as Wests Tigers went down to the Knights.



Brown’s got all the right moves

Round 21 Losers

Connor Tracey was on the wrong end of a nasty tackle from Tariq Sims and was stretched off after scoring zero points — the lowest score of the round along with Raiders forward Ryan Sutton who was also forced off with a head knock.

wayde egan‘s move into five-eighth backfired for the Warriors as he finished with 10 points while Murray Taulagi continues to struggle post Origin despite the Cowboys’ win streak — he also managed just 10 points against the Bulldogs.

Aaron Booth was looming as a popular cheapie but is now out for the season after suffering a serious knee injury on the way to 11 points; Tolu Koula only scored 19 points despite bagging himself a try; while Talatau Amone and billy walters only managed 20 points each in their side’s respective defeats.



Koula flies high to get Manly a try

Round 21 Team of the Week

  1. Niche Hynes (Sharks) — 89 points
  2. Latrell Mitchell (Rabbitohs) — 84 points
  3. Will Penisini (Eels) — 61 points
  4. Matt Burton (Bulldogs) — 60 points
  5. Clint Gutherson (Eels) — 69 points
  6. Cameron Munster (Storm)—93 points
  7. Dylan Brown (Eels)—81 points
  8. Joe Ofahengaue (Wests Tigers) — 74 points
  9. Harry Grant (Storm)—67 points
  10. Nat Butcher (Roosters)—66 points
  11. Angus Crichton (Roosters) — 79 points
  12. Shaun Lane (Eels) — 67 points
  13. Cameron Murray (Rabbitohs)—94 points
  14. James Tedesco (Roosters)—68 points
  15. Dylan Edwards (Panthers)—67 points
  16. Kelma Tuilagi (Wests Tigers) — 67 points
  17. Isaah Yeo (Panthers) — 65 points
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Perth-based ADF member Caleb Horner accused of teen assault danced

Perth-based ADF member Caleb Horner accused of teen assault danced

An Australian Defense Force member accused of raping a teenage boy has been released on bail.

Perth-based Caleb Horner, 36, was granted the application in the County Court in Melbourne on Monday.

He is due to stand trial next year after pleading not guilty to charges including rape, sexual penetration of a child under 16, sexual assault of a child under 16 and grooming.

ADF member Caleb Horner has been extradited to Victoria to face a string of serious child sex-related charges
Camera IconPolice say Caleb Horner first contacted his alleged victim when the boy was 12-years-old. Credit: unknown/Facebook

Police allege Horner first contacted a 12-year-old boy on Instagram in 2018 before reconnecting with him online two years later.

The 36-year-old is accused of grooming the boy and sexually assaulting him between January and March 2020.

Horner was arrested in November last year and has been in custody for the past 270 days.

He allegedly admitted to police that he spoke to the boy, knew the teen’s age and shared photos with him.

In her reasons for granting bail, County Court Judge Fiona Todd noted Horner demonstrated compelling reasons as he had no prior convictions, no previous court orders and a stable address.

ADF member Caleb Horner has been extradited to Victoria to face a string of serious child sex-related charges
Camera IconCaleb Horner was born and raised in Melbourne but had been living in Perth before he was extradited to face child sex charges Credit: unknown/Instagram

Horner was born and raised in Melbourne, Judge Todd said, with his only links to Western Australia being his ADF posting and his partner.

The 36-year-old, who is suspended from the ADF without pay, had all of his family in Victoria so he was less of a flight risk, the judge noted.

She said she was concerned about the risk of Horner approaching young boys, noting evidence that the alleged victim was worried about being contacted by the accused online.

But Judge Todd said she felt any risk could be mitigated through a number of bail conditions.

ADF member Caleb Horner has been extradited to Victoria to face a string of serious child sex-related charges
Camera IconCaleb Horner has been granted bail provided he complies with a series of conditions, including not contacting his alleged victim. Credit: unknown/Facebook

Horner was granted bail on conditions including he only uses one electronic device, does not use social media sites and does not approach any child under the age of 16.

He is also expected to hand over his phone to police upon request and not leave the state of Victoria.

Horner is due to return to court next month.

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Michigan AG requests special prosecutor to investigate opponent for voting machine access

Michigan AG requests special prosecutor to investigate opponent for voting machine access

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (D) on Friday requested a special prosecutor investigate her opponent’s alleged involvement in a group that gained unauthorized access to voting machines.

Politico published a petition from Nessel’s office calling for the special prosecutor after her investigation into the alleged scheme found ties to Matthew DePerno, the presumptive Republican nominee for Michigan attorney general, who is endorsed by former President Trump.

“When this investigation began there was not a conflict of interest,” the petition states. “However, during the course of the investigation, facts were developed that DePerno was one of the prime instigators of the conspiracy.”

The Hill has reached out to Nessel’s office and the Michigan Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council, the group that received the petition, for comment.

Nessel’s investigation began after a request in February from Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who said she received reports that at least one unnamed third party was able to “gain inappropriate access” to voting machines in Richfield Township and Roscommon County.

Reuters on Sunday first publicly revealed DePerno’s alleged ties in Nessel’s investigation, and Politico moments later reported on her office’s request for a special prosecutor.

Reuters cited court documents alleging DePerno led a team that gained unauthorized access to voting machines in Richfield Township.

In its petition, Nessel’s office said the special prosecutor should review charges like willfully damaging a voting machine and fraudulent access to a computer system.

Trump in September endorsed DePerno, who is a vocal supporter of the former president’s unfounded claims of election fraud.

Tyson Shepard, DePerno’s campaign manager, in a statement called Nessel’s actions “unethical.”

“Dana Nessel has a history of targeting and persecuting her political enemies,” Shepard said.

“At the same time she has refused to prosecute any crime involving Democrats including the deaths resulting from the nursing home COVID scandal,” he added.

Republican state lawmakers have grilled Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D) administration for her executive order early in the pandemic that placed seniors recovering from COVID in dedicated isolation wings in nursing homes, arguing the policy led to more deaths.

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Samsung Unpacked: How to Watch the Rumored Galaxy Z Fold & Flip 4 Reveal

Samsung Unpacked Is 3 Days Away. Here's How to Watch It Live

what’s happening

Samsung Unpacked will livestream on Aug. 10, likely detailing the company’s next line of foldable phones.

why it matters

Samsung will be reaching its fourth generation of foldable phones, which started with the Galaxy Z Fold in 2019.

what’s next

As the foldable phone space grows, both the rumored Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 could reveal features that we’ll see in foldable phones from other companies in the next year, such as rumored devices from Motorola and Google.

Samsung’s August 2022 Unpacked is only a couple days away. The event, which is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 10, will likely feature upcoming models of the Galaxy Z Fold and the Z Flip. the rumored Galaxy ZFold 4 and Z-Flip 4 would be successors to the $1,800Z-Fold 3 and the $1,000 ZFlip 3and Samsung’s own promotional art for the event showingcasing a Z Flip phone seems to tease new foldable phones that are on the way.

In addition to folding phones, Samsung might also provide a look at the future of its Galaxy Watch line, as Samsung continues its collaboration with Google on the newest version of the Wear OS operating system. This version of Wear OS — which will eventually incorporate features from Google’s Fitbit — is currently on last year’s Galaxy Watch 4. Now that it’s been a year since that watch debuted, Samsung might have a new Galaxy Watch 5 ready for 2022 alongside new details about Wear OS. Some announcements revealed by Samsung could even end up in Google’s own Pixel Watch later this year.

Samsung Unpacked will take place as a livestream starting at 6 am PT (9 am ET) on Aug. 10, with the company planning to broadcast on Samsung’s YouTube channel, Samsung.com and Samsung’s Newsroom. As the event gets closer, we’ll embed the livestream into this post.

CNET will also hold live coverage including a pre- and post-show, spotlighting the latest reveals in Samsung’s Galaxy lineup. That live event will stream on CNET’s YouTube channel, and will be accompanied by reporting from CNET staff.

Samsung’s next Unpacked event comes as phones including the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip hit the market, including the OnePlus 10Tthe asus zenfone 9 and the Red Magic 7S Pro. It’s also arriving about a month before Apple is expected to reveal its 2022 iPhone lineup, expected to coincide with the iPhone 14 and the public release of iOS 16.

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Peter Bol silver in 800m, Brooke Buschkuehl silver in long jump as Australia wins track and field

Peter Bol silver in 800m, Brooke Buschkuehl silver in long jump as Australia wins track and field

“I’m obviously over the moon, although it is not the gold, the silver makes me just as proud. It’s my third-furthest jump ever, I’m so stoked,” Buschkuehl said.

“There have been so many times where I have really thought deeply about giving up and whether it was worth continuing on, I was lacking support from a footwear and apparel sponsor so that has sort of been something that has really made me question my worth and question whether I am serving enough of it.

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“I just had to push all those thoughts to the side and just keep grinding through all the tough times. I feel like there have been more days that I have been in tears this year than I have been happy and smiling so it just means so much to have this silver medal around my neck. It makes the hard times really worthwhile.”

Meanwhile Caldwell, who was controversially overlooked for the team for the recent world championships despite having a qualifying time and winning the national title – prerequisites that most in the sport thought automatically qualified her for the team – came from behind to grab bronze.

Caldwell was superb in the last stages of the race to find a gear and a gap to chase Scottish champion Laura Muir

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“Honestly I don’t know where that came from, 1500’s are brutal, and I just think I saw those girls in front and I found that extra gear and to come from behind, it meant so much to me.

She said she didn’t have a point to prove after missing the team for worlds, but after the surprise of missing that team put her focus on the Commonwealth Games.

“I think it meant I was able to put all the eggs in this basket and I have had this in my mind for some time now and I have had time to train and its given me this extra bit of hunger and it means so much. Certainly I have had a lot of drive and the most amazing team behind me. I can’t ask for much more than a medal.

“I just wanted to do this for my team and my coach Gavin Burren. They all backed me for so much and running is so much more than making certain teams and honestly I don’t think I could put anything on top of this right now.

“Things like that [missing the team] are going to burn at the start, but it’s part of the sport. You have got to take it. It’s no discredit to the other girls, whoever gets selected, all of these girls are amazing athletes.”

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Helicopter sighted by NSW police about an hour before Snowy Mountains crash, report reveals

Helicopter sighted by NSW police about an hour before Snowy Mountains crash, report reveals

An initial search to find a helicopter that later crashed in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains was called off after the pilot made contact with authorities, a preliminary report has been found.

The Bell 206 Longranger L-4 was one of seven helicopters traveling on a flying tour from Canberra to Mangalore in Victoria on April 3, when it crashed killing the pilot and passenger.

The helicopter’s pilot was high-profile businessman and Barbeques Galore company director Peter Richard Woodland, 75, and the passenger was his 64-year-old partner.

The helicopter had earlier become separated from the group, with a preliminary report from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) revealing an initial search had been called off.

“During their flights, the occupants of the other helicopters in the tour encountered deteriorating cloud and visibility conditions and landed on a property near Wee Jasper,” the report stated.

“When [the Longranger] did not arrive, authorities were notified and commenced a search for the helicopter.”

A map showing a helicopter flight path from Canberra to Long Plain road
The helicopters departed from Majura, north of Canberra, on April 3.(Supplied: ATSB website)

Flight path changes

The organizer of the flying tour had initially recommended that the flights track north of the planned route due to the weather conditions and refuel at Wagga Wagga.

The report revealed that Mr Woodland had instead continued further south before landing safely near Long Plain Road in the Brindabella region about 11:30am.

“With the help of a passing motorist, the pilot of the Longranger was able to reach mobile reception and contact other members of the tour group,” ATSB Transport Safety director Stuart Macleod said.

“[Then] the search was called off.”

Recorded flight data showed the Longranger helicopter took off again nearly three-and-a half hours later at 2:53pm.

A map showing a flight path of a helicopter before a crash
The helicopter’s flight path from Long Plain Rd to the accident site.(Supplied: ATSB website)

“Police officers dispatched to locate the helicopter as part of the earlier search arrived at the site just after it took off,” Mr Macleod said.

“[They] observed the helicopter depart to the south at a low level, in overcast conditions with low cloud and light rain.”

Less than an hour later, the helicopter had crashed, claiming the lives of Mr Woodland and his partner.

Flight data revealed

Recorded flight data showed the helicopter initially progressed south at an altitude of less than 500 feet to follow lower lying terrain.

At 3:04pm, the helicopter turned north-west and started on a direct path towards Tumut.

But two minutes later it encountered higher terrain and was forced to turn around and head south again.

At 3:17pm, the helicopter turned north and started to climb to 7,000ft above sea level.

“After reaching 7,400ft, the helicopter commenced a steep left-descending turn,” the report stated.

“During the turn, the ground speed increased to 134 knots and the descent rate exceeded 3,800ft per minute.

“At 3:26pm, the aircraft impacted terrain at an elevation of 4,501ft.”

This impact destroyed the helicopter and killed both occupants.

When the helicopter failed to arrive at Mangalore as expected on Monday morning, April 4, a second search commenced.

Emergency services did not find the wreckage from the crash in Kosciuszko National Park until 11:55pm that day.

A hill with investigators searching the grass
The wreckage was found near Kiandra in the NSW Snowy Mountains.(ABC Riverina: Shannon Corvo)

The report showed that the engine was still running when the crash occurred.

“On-site examination indicated that the engine was providing power at impact,” the report said.

“There was no evidence of an in-flight break-up or a pre-existing defect with the drive train or flight controls.”

The helicopter collided with terrain between two rock formations in an area of ​​tussock grass near Kiandra.

Pilot with 837 flying hours

Mr Woodland had “about 837 hours of aeronautical experience” at the time of the crash, according to the report.

He owned the Longranger helicopter involved in the incident, and also held a private pilot license.

“The pilot’s total flying experience on the Bell 206 was about 532 hours of which about 355 were in the L-4 variant,” the report stated.

“And the remainder [was] in the B-3 variant.”

A bald man wearing a white shirt
Peter Woodland was a high-profile Sydney businessman.

Mr Woodland was from Terrey Hills in the northern suburbs of Sydney and was also the managing director at Interfab, a sheet-metal manufacturer.

The ATSB will continue the investigation into the incident and a final report will be released once it concludes.

“Should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties so appropriate and timely safety action can be taken,” the report said.

A police van on a highway in the snowy mountains
The crash occurred on April 3.(ABC Riverina: Shannon Corvo)

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John Oliver Gleefully Mocks Alex Jones’ Trial Text-Message Screw-Up

John Oliver Gleefully Mocks Alex Jones' Trial Text-Message Screw-Up

One week after kicking disgraced UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on his way out the door, John Oliver returned to the Last Week Tonight desk on Sunday to weigh in on the defamation trial of unhinged conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who was found liable for falsely claiming the Sandy Hook massacre was a “hoax” filled “with actors.”

The jury awarded Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis, the parents of slain 6-year-old Jesse Lewis, $45.2 million in punitive damages and $4.1 million in compensatory damages. Jones, 48, is facing additional defamation suits in Connecticut and Texas.

After describing Jones as “a man who boldly answers the question: What if Grimace were a Proud Boy?” Oliver exclaimed, “Guess what, Alex? You fucked with info and this time info fucking won.” He added: “And the way he’s handled this trial is almost a master class in what not to do in court.”

For starters, as Oliver pointed out, the judge became so “exasperated” with Jones’ lying in court that she at one point stopped the proceedings to address it, telling him, “It seems absurd to instruct you again that you must tell the truth while you testify, but here I am: You must tell the truth while you testify… this is not your show.”

That didn’t stop Jones, who continued to appear during the trial on his truth-averse Infowars show, where he, according to Oliver, “baselessly linked [the judge] to pedophilia” and suggested that his political enemies stacked the jury with “blue-collar” people who were not capable of deciding the damages he should pay. This is typical of Jones, who once claimed that the government had been poisoning the water and made frogs turn gay, that Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg was a crisis actor, that the car attack in Charlottesville was a false flag operation, that Michelle Obama is transgender, and that 9/11 was “a government-orchestrated controlled bombing.”

“There was one twist that he may not have seen coming,” Oliver said of Jones’ trial.

A lawyer representing the parents of the slain Sandy Hook child presented a text message in court that proved Jones had lied on the stand when he claimed that there were no texts on his phone of him discussing Sandy Hook. When Jones expressed surprise at where the lawyer might have gotten it, he explained to Jones: “Did you know [that] 12 days ago your attorneys messed up and sent me an entire digital copy of your entire cellphone, with every text message you’ve sent for the past two years? And when informed, [they] did not take any steps to identify it as privileged or protected in any way? And as of two days ago, it fell free and clear into my possession, and that is how I know you lied to me when you said you didn’t have text messages about Sandy Hook.”

“This is your Perry Mason moment,” a stunned Jones replied.

“Oh shit!” exclaimed Oliver. “First, credit to that lawyer for having the superhuman patience to sit on those text messages for 12 whole days… but the content of Jones’ phone could become a problem for him. Not only has the Jan. 6 committee already requested those phone records, but they also show that Jones, who’s tried to plead poverty in this case, was earning revenue of as much as $800,000 per day in recent years from sales.”

Oliver concluded: “Look, clearly, none of this is going to stop him. There are two more trials coming up, and he’s probably going to find ways to turn those into a clown show as well and fundraise off them too. But at the very least, this phone thing could make his life much more difficult—and for a while. And that is something that we should all be allowed to enjoy, because to wake up one morning and find out that Alex Jones’ lawyers mistakenly shared his cellphone records of him is a true blessing. We don’t deserve this, but one thing’s for sure: He definitely does.”

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LG Gram – Lightweight Body, Heavyweight Specs – channelnews

LG Gram – Lightweight Body, Heavyweight Specs – channelnews

As with previous years’ models, the LG Gram’s selling point is its weight. True to form, this laptop’s light body is the very first thing you’ll notice when you pick one of these up. The 16-inch model comes in at just under 1.2kgs, with 14- and 17-inch versions also available in the 2022 lineup.

This is perfect if you need to travel around and want a truly portable machine with a decent-sized screen that won’t cause you to develop a hernia.

The downside is that the second thing you notice is how flimsy the LG Gram feels. The super-thin screen bends in an unsettling way, and although I have no doubt of its actual sturdiness, its hard to shake the feeling that one day you might go to pull it out of your bag and find the lid has snapped off or warped in a permanent way.

The magnesium alloy chassis apparently passed MIL-STD-810 durability tests for shock, vibration, and temperature, so maybe this malleable feel is a feature rather than a bug.

Under the hood, the LG Gram is anything but lightweight. With Intel 12th Gen processors running the Core i7-1260P, four performance cores and eight efficient cores, with clock speeds up to 4.7GHz, the LG Gram can handle anything you throw at it.

If you plan to use this as a video editing machine or for gaming, you’ll want to add the Nvidia RTX 2050 graphics card rather than the Intel Iris XE. If your LG Gram is purely for work and fun, without the need for high-powered response times or a smooth frame rate, then you can safely opt for the latter without noticing any performance lags in your day-to-day.

The two PCIe 4.0 SSDs mean that you can bolster the included 1TB, 512GB or 256GB SSD memory with another 1 or 2TB card in the second slot if you plan to house content on this machine rather than in the cloud.

Ergonomically speaking, the LG Gram does have a few minor issues that may take some getting used to. As mentioned before, just lifting or closing your laptop screen feels perilous at times, a careless one-handed tug will notably see the screen bend, while slamming it too hard feels like it could do real damage. I understand this is a high-tech machine and not an angler grinder, but at this price, durability should come as read.

The trackpad is also a lot larger than most laptops, meaning you’ll often undershoot when trying to right click without looking. This having to second-guess what are now automatic movements is a hassle at first – although, if this becomes your main computer, it won’t take long to adjust to this extra tracking real estate. On the upside, you’ll get a numeric pad on the keyboard – which will delight gamers or those who miss this feature when using a laptop.

Speaking of extra real estate, the monitor offers a 16:10 aspect ratio, giving a 2,560 x 1,600 resolution, rather than 16:9’s 2,560 x 1,440. This extra screen space may seem trivial, but it’s surprising how luxurious this ratio seems, especially on the 16-inch model we reviewed.

The IPS display uses an anti-glare texture, rather than the usual glossy screens that cause so many lighting issues when being used in a well-lit outdoors area. Brightness of 365 nits means the LG gram is perfect for all lighting situations – an underlooked feature in the laptop world. The only possible downside to this screen is that it isn’t a touchscreen, which may throw some people who rely on this feature.

Port-wise, the left side sports two Type-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, plus a HDMI, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The right side gives two USB 3.2 Gen 2 slots, and a micro SD. The Gram offers Wi-Fi 6e support, but no ethernet port.

An 80Wh battery (bumped to 90Wh if you opt for the Nvidia card) will keep the computer charged for over 20 hours, and even longer depending on usage.

Lastly, the webcam is now full HD, with an IR sensor for facial recognition, a major leap from the last generation’s 720p camera.

CONCLUSION:

The LG Gram is a powerful beast that weighs next to nothing, and with the newly-available 17-inch screen version, offers a large, spacious design with enough under the bonnet to please even the most picky laptop shoppers. 9/10

PROS:

16:10 ratio with an anti-glare screen

Huge battery life

Comes bundled with the LG view, which is a handy product in its own right (review coming separately)

CONS:

feel flimsy

The trackpad is overly large

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The Bulldogs trade link David King “doesn’t understand”

The Bulldogs trade link David King “doesn't understand”

The Western Bulldogs’ final hopes are now in the hands of fate following their loss to Fremantle on Saturday.

The Round 21 loss was a demoralizing one for Dogs fans, as the Dockers kicked their way through Luke Beveridge’s set-up with ease.

The side’s defensive system across the ground broke down again. Since the bye, they’ve conceded 94+ points on six occasions, the latest 17-point defeat coming after Fremantle kicked nine first-half goals.

The Dogs have been linked with two main targets in the upcoming trade period, one of which is former Carlton defender Liam Jones.

Jones is reported to have been enticed by a three-year deal from the Dogs and will likely sign with them when the trade period opens in October, a recruit King is supportive of.

“I understand (the play for) Jones, I 100 per cent understand because they need a key post defender that can play on a man and still beat that guy and intercept,” King said on SEN’s Whateley.

“They’re a hard combination to find, and when you find them, you hang onto them. So Jones is that man.

“I don’t know whether he’s too old or past his best or whatever but the product we saw at Carlton 18 months ago is that guy.”

But the dual-premiership Kangaroo was far less positive about the club’s links to Dockers tall Rory Lobb.

Lobb is under contract with Fremantle but will reportedly pursue a move away from the club again after almost joining GWS last year.

The Dogs have confirmed interest in Lobb. However, he’d join Aaron Naughton, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Josh Bruce in an already top-heavy forward line.

Sam Darcy is also touted as a forward but debuted in defense for the Dogs on Saturday evening.

“(The play for) Lobb I don’t understand why I think they’ve got that player, they’ve got a few of that player,” King continued.

“What does that look like? Does Darcy go forward next year and replace Bruce and they go younger again? You can’t have Jones, (Alex) Keath and Darcy (in the backline), it’s too tall.”

Lobb kicked four goals for Fremantle on Saturday to be the best forward on the ground.

If they are to play in September, the Dogs will need wins against GWS and Hawthorn and rely on other results going in their favour.

However, just scraping into the finals won’t cover up a subpar season after playing in last year’s Grand Final.

“So I don’t know how it’s going to look next year, all I know is the way they set up this year, they don’t win the ball back in their midzone of the field, which means the pressure is on their back six constantly and they’re not good enough to handle that level of pressure,” King concluded.

“They’ve been awful as a one-on-one defence. You had to make a decision, you either cut the supply or support back. They’ve done neither, and that’s why they find themselves where they are on the AFL table.”

Carlton and Richmond need just one more win to sink the Dogs’ final hopes, while St Kilda requires two wins to feature in September given their lower percentage.





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Australia

NT WorkSafe charges City of Palmerston over council worker’s near-drowning on lake in Durack

A lake in a park, with green grass and trees in the background.

One of the Northern Territory’s largest councils has been charged over a near-drowning incident, after a weed harvester capsized on a lake, trapping a worker underneath.

The City of Palmerston — east of Darwin — has been charged by NT WorkSafe with nine counts of breaching the Northern Territory’s workplace health and safety laws and regulations in relation to the February 2020 incident, including four counts of failing to comply with its duty of care .

If found guilty of all charges, the council could be fined up to $7 million.

In a statement, NT WorkSafe said the council worker and a colleague had been taking it in turns using the amphibious weed harvester to clear and remove weeds from a lake in Durack, when the craft had tipped over and capsized.

The worker was briefly trapped underneath the harvester before escaping, but sustained injuries.

“NT WorkSafe will allege that the City of Palmerston failed to follow all the manufacturer’s safety recommendations, which were provided during the purchase of the craft,” WorkSafe NT said.

“One of the recommendation not followed, was when the City of Palmerston modified the craft by installing a crocodile cage, without first consulting with the manufacturer on how this modification would affect the craft’s stability and safety during operation.”

The case is due to come before Darwin Local Court on Monday, August 29.

The City of Palmerston declined to comment.

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