SPORTS IN
EVERY FLAVOUR

James Lane If there was one theme to Saturdya, it was comebacks. Time and again, teams overturned seemingly commanding leads, with Melbourne Ice producing the most dramatic fightback of all. Newcastle and Perth both split heavyweight series, Canberra kept rolling, and the battle for the remaining finals positions became even tighter. Canberra Brave 10 – 1 Adelaide Adrenaline Friday night was one-way traffic. The Brave overwhelmed Adelaide from the outset, running up double fi

Round 16 produced several important results as the race towards the finals intensified. South Sydney continued their resurgence with another convincing victory, Canterbury strengthened their top-eight credentials, Manly dismantled Melbourne, while the Dolphins snatched a dramatic last-gasp win over the Warriors.

Week 10 delivered huge swings in momentum, statement victories, and perhaps the clearest sign yet that Newcastle remain the benchmark of the competition. The Northstars completed a perfect weekend against fellow contenders, Canberra shocked Perth before being crushed in the rematch, and the Bears quietly put together one of the strongest rounds of any team in the league.

Round 16 produced one of the biggest upsets of the season, a milestone victory in Melbourne, and several tight finishes that could have major implications for the finals race. The Gold Coast Titans handed Penrith just their second defeat of the year, while Cameron Munster celebrated his 250th NRL appearance in style as the Storm powered home against Canberra.