Marc Churches

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Rugby league great Gorden Tallis has questioned the Roosters and James Tedesco’s decision to rest during the Tricolours’ Round 20 defeat at the hands of the Storm last week, declaring “if you’re a leader of that club, you play”. LISTEN HERE: It comes after coach Trent Robinson hit out at critics questioning the decision during the week, after eyebrows were raised among media pundits with the decision made as the Roosters faced a crucial match to keep their finals hopes alive.

Leading NRL journalist Ben Dobbin believes it’s clear now that Knights coach Adam O’Brien got it wrong with his off-season decision to shift Kalyn Ponga into the halves. LISTEN HERE: Dobbin’s comments come as the Knights emerge as one of the competition’s hottest teams, with a three-game win streak to the club’s name and Ponga back to his best after returning to his original position at fullback. “You have to question the decision he made in the off-season,” Dobbin said.