The biggest difference between a contender and a re-builder is the ability to play harder for longer. And nothing sums that up more than what happens during time-on.
The AFL’s wildcard round might sound exciting, but it changes what the home-and-away season means. And it softens the consequence of just missing out and risks rewarding mediocrity, writes Mitchell Johnson.
Sydney Roosters have stormed home with four unanswered second-half tries to recover from a 16 point-deficit and turn the tables on Cronulla Sharks and claim a 34-22 win at Optus Stadium.
Canberra Raiders have seen off a second-half South Sydney surge as a sublime solo try by Kaeo Weekes helped thwart an attempted Rabbitohs comeback in his side’s 36-34 win at Optus Stadium.