George Burgess slapped with a 4 week ban for a completely pointless and cowardly late shoulder charge on Milford. So, in his last 3 games he's been banned for 2 games for elbowing a Knights player in the face after he'd played the ball, escaped sanction (god knows how) after twice elbowing a Bulldogs player that was holding down to slow the PTB, and now this cheap shot on Milford - the bloke is in self destruct mode.
Not sure what's got into him, and why he feels he needs to try and be a big tough man - he's just looking real dumb and grubby. I'd suggest he needs to use the focus he's got on trying to look tough on actually holding onto the ball and doing some work.
I remember when the twins first started playing for Souths, Sam went through a similar patch where he was more focused on the niggle, rather than being the ultimate workhorse that he is, maybe George is just going a similar phase in his life....

Widdop was having a good game until forced off injured.
Dragons struggled without him second half especially on last play options.
Looks like he'll be sidelined for a bit.

What was really noticeable about Widdopp before he went off is how much straighter he's playing this year. The forwards are doing much better and the team is set up much better, but he really is a different player in terms of confidence.

Just as his contract was up for renewal, how curious

Four Englishmen on show currently during the Titan/Knights game.
Wardle, Sarginson, Greenwood and McQueen ( ).

Greenwood scored a try via a one on one steal!

Currently watching Graham, Whitehead, (both off with HIA'S) and Hodgson who's been over for a t-r-y.

Piece on Widdop. www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 016deda1fd

Piece on Widdop. www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 016deda1fd

The England international Chris McQueen scored a try in the Titans superb win over the Storm although tempered a little by a suspected broken forearm to Dan Sarginson.

I thought McQueen was pretty average but picked up in the second half.

Daniel Sarginson has been a very unlucky boy. He deserves better than a broken arm.

Without Englishman Joseph Greenwood, I doubt that the Titans could have beaten the competition leaders.

Now all we need is a couple more English backs in the NRL and the convict people will start to take English rugby league seriously.

Because of course, being taken seriously by the Aussies is so much more important than the strength of our own comp...

Joseph Wardle scored a great try for Newcastle. Commentator Andrew Voss spoke of a [icheer from Huddersfield[/i, and then of how Wardle was a swap for Jake Mamo organised by Nathan Brown. This was great publicity for English players, the English game, and Super League. The convicts are being forced to treat English rugby league with more respect.

A stellar performance from Gareth Widdop in the Dragons win over Manly.
A dink to the corner for a try.
A cross-field kick for a try.
A feign to kick then short pass for a try.
An interception try.
A 40/20.
8/9 converted with the boot in his 20 point haul.

Gareth Widdop last weekend ensured that he will be in the England starting lineup for the World Cup -- if he can stay uninjured until then.