Valentine Holmes had no intention of ever returning to Sydney. And then everything changed.
Presented to the media for the first time since a controversial and costly online post,the first question posed to the Kangaroos star was:“what was in the bag?”
The Panthers star,who suffered a knock early in the grand final,will learn the extent of the injury when he has scans this week.
The Cowboys star is facing further sanction from his own club on top of the NRL penalty. But he will only have to pay one of the fines in a quirk of the new industrial deal.
The Cowboys star has told those close to him that it was a joke,but he is expected to pay a heavy price for posting images of himself holding a white bag.
After being written off before a ball had been kicked last season,North Queensland went within a whisker of reaching the grand final. Did they overachieve,or will they back it up?
Game three has all the elements a State of Origin decider needs,and no shortage of strategic and individual showdowns to decide it.
As he prepares to take on his former Cronulla teammates for the first time,cross-code star Valentine Holmes opens up on his departure from the Shire.
The Cowboys star took a huge pay cut to pursue his NFL dream,and is keen to do everything to keep the NRL going.
In a controversial fixture in front of packed stands,at least David Fifita gave them something to remember as Brisbane spoiled opening night in Townsville.
North Queensland coaching staff are adamant superstar Valentine Holmes won't miss a beat despite his time away from the game pursuing an NFL dream.