HomeTributes & FuneralsView +3 PhotosDeath NoticesWISHART WISHART (Chrissy) Christine Sandra Of Tarcutta passed away suddenly on Wednesday Dearly loved daughter of the late Richard and Sandra Wishart Loving sister and beloved aunty of Christopher Wishart Aged 68 years At Rest The relatives and friends of the late Chrissy Wishart are respectively informed that her funeral will take place on Friday A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in the Wagga Wagga Crematorium Chapel For those unable to attend Chrissy's funeral a free livestream will be available via www.juneefunerals.com.au where messages of condolence can be left While Tyran Wishart has been making headlines for his versatility and hard-working nature on the field it’s been his efforts off the field that has set him up for greater success in the years to come Despite relishing the opportunity to soak in the bright lights of the NRL stage Wishart hasn’t forgotten the importance of life outside the rugby league arena having completed a Bachelor of Construction Management and Property while coming through the rugby league ranks he still has his sights set on finishing the Carpentry apprenticeship that saw him juggle a trade study and rugby league earlier in his career “Rugby league is only a short part of your life so if you're lucky enough to play for 10 years that's a pretty good rugby league career but you're probably going to be done by at the latest mid 30s,” Wishart said Having taken out the ‘Iron Bar’ award during the Club’s notorious IDQ pre-season camp Wishart’s strong work ethic was demonstrated early on in his career having juggled rugby league commitments with not only study but full-time work as well "There was one or two years where I was working full-time in construction and that's when I started my carpentry apprenticeship and I loved it,” Wishart said “I thought it was a good way to approach it as I’d done the theory during my degree but this was a good way to learn practically as well,” he said “I was doing footy part-time in the Under 20s and I didn't get a full-time contract until I was 21 so I had a few years to focus on that and I even did a couple of years of full-time Uni,” he said “It overlapped for a year which was a busy year because I was doing NSW Cup at the same time which just meant I was training in the afternoon’s to work my way through it.” The 24-year-old said he even found having something to focus on outside of footy played a key role in getting the best out of himself on the field “Everyone's different but I found for me if I have something to focus on outside of footy it stops you from constantly thinking about things and gives you something to take your mind off it,” he said "For me when I have something else on my mind I feel like I actually play better footy but also there’s the importance of having something to fall back on post footy." “You never know what's going to happen so I think it's just important to do something you're interested in and you might find a good career out of it post footy.” Kangan Institute are proud partners of the Melbourne Storm and the Pathways program to develop players outside of their football careers Grant Anderson will also be following Wishart’s trade path by undertaking a Construction Management Course at Kangan Institute Discover your dream course at Kangan Institute and graduate with a nationally recognised qualification to kick-start your career. 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Find out more at freetafe.vic.gov.au How a custom headgear inspired Meaney's return Justice Osborne’s Endorsement in Re: TBS Canada1 grants novel relief to the mandatory franchise disclosure requirements under the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure) 2000 (Arthur Wishart Act) in the context of the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (the CCAA) The Body Shop Canada Limited (the Company) filed a notice of intention to make a proposal pursuant to Section 50.4(1) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada) perfume and skin care retailer with 105 store locations across Canada operating under “The Body Shop” brand which was recognized globally for its natural and ethically sourced beauty products The Company was the wholly owned subsidiary of The Body Shop International Limited (the UK Parent) who itself had filed for administration in the United Kingdom on February 13 The NOI Proceedings were converted to an application pursuant to the CCAA on July 5 the Court granted a Sale Process Order approving the sale and investor solicitation process in respect of the Company (the Sale Process) The Sale Process was designed with two key considerations in mind the Company did not own “The Body Shop” trademark or its intellectual property but rather held a license through a distribution and franchise agreement with the UK Parent there was an ongoing simultaneous process to find potential buyers of the UK Parent in order to fully transition “The Body Shop” business to a new entity a purchaser had to enter into both an asset purchase agreement with TBS Canada and a franchise agreement with the UK Parent Shortly after the approval of the Sale Process the UK Parent was sold to The Body Shop International Limited (the UK Purchaser) The UK Purchaser engaged with the Company and the Court-appointed Monitor After engaging with over 55 parties to solicit interest in acquiring the business or assets of the Company an affiliate of a global private equity firm with significant experience in operating brands in Canada was identified as the successful bidder through the Sale Process and by the UK Purchaser as the preferred franchise partner Dentons represented the UK Purchaser throughout the Sale Process negotiations the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement with the Purchaser (the APA) The transaction contemplated within the APA was subject to The issue of whether Court should approve the APA was heard and decided by the Honourable Justice Osborne on December 14 The proposed APA provided a very favourable outcome for stakeholders of the Company including the continuation of employment of over 500 employees through the upcoming holiday season the closing of the transaction could not be delayed from December 16 without triggering significant negative economic risk for the transaction Franchise laws in six Canadian provinces where The Body Shop stores are located require a franchisor to provide a franchisee with a franchise disclosure document at least 14 days before entering into the franchise agreement The franchise disclosure document required pursuant to section 5 of the Arthur Wishart Act must include all material facts financial statements and all copies of the proposed franchise agreements Providing the franchise disclosure document is a mandatory obligation and the failure to do so triggers a statutory right for the franchisee to rescind the franchise agreement The Court found that this document would take several weeks or months to prepare and deliver to the Purchaser which created an irreconcilable conflict with the commercial need for the transaction to close by December 16 the execution of a master franchise agreement between the UK Purchaser and the Purchaser was conditional on the Court granting relief from the franchise disclosure requirements.  The Court took into consideration the economics of the transaction the potential recovery for creditors and stakeholders as well the objective of the relevant statutes in coming to the decision to grant the declaratory relief Critical to the Court’s consideration were the following factors: Justice Osborne succinctly described the challenge of the proposed transaction in paragraphs 52-56 of his Endorsement: [52] The complicating factor is that under franchise laws in six Canadian provinces in which retail stores of [the Company] are located the UK Purchaser) must provide to a franchisee (i.e. a franchise disclosure document at least 14 days before the earlier of the franchise agreement being signed and the payment of any consideration to the franchise or relating to the franchise [55] To require the UK Purchaser to prepare and deliver the franchise disclosure document would delay the closing of the Transaction by at least several months if [the Company] cannot main operation of the Canadian business in the interim [56] Absent an exemption from application of the governing statute or an exemption from the requirement to deliver the franchise disclosure document if the UK Purchaser fails to provide the franchise disclosure document or provides a franchise disclosure document that is deficient the Purchaser may have the right to rescind the Franchise Agreement and claim damages: in this case against the UK Purchaser Justice Osborne correctly observed that the circumstances before the Court were “somewhat unusual” the Court was satisfied that the relief sought should be granted for the following reasons: In addition to granting the declaratory relief the Court made certain corollary orders including approving the underlying asset purchase agreement granting a sealing order to certain commercially sensitive information granting an assignment order of certain material agreements expanding the Monitor’s powers and making a declaration enabling former employees to receive benefits under WEPPA This decision reflects the Court’s understanding of the unique commercial circumstances affecting the proposed transaction and the application of significant flexibility required to address the negative impacts of rigid adherence to statutory requirements By granting relief from the disclosure requirements of the Arthur Wishart Act and other comparable provincial legislation the Court facilitated a transaction that preserved over 500 jobs maintained numerous commercial leases and maximized creditor recovery This case underscores the importance of judicial flexibility in the insolvency and restructuring context to support outcomes that benefit all stakeholders involved While the Court provided guidance around the limited circumstances in which it is prepared to dispense with compliance with the mandatory provisions of provincial legislation designed with remedial intent the decision of Justice Osborne should not be taken as a license to seek dispensation with mandatory statutory requirements it was the combination of a high-level of commercial sophistication the alignment in interest of all stakeholders in the closing of the transaction and 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locations around the world please see dacheng.com/legal-notices or dentons.com/legal-notices Tyran Wishart played a match-influencing hand in the Storm's Round 24 win over the Panthers after coming off the bench in the second half Best finishes of 2024: Panthers v Storm - Round 24 Wishart: "I got a small taste last year and loved it" NRL Press Conference: Storm v Raiders - Round 9 NRL Press Conference: Storm v Rabbitohs - Round 8 NRL Press Conference: Dolphins v Storm - Round 7 Tyran Wishart moved to Melbourne midway through the 2021 season determined to do whatever it takes to break into the NRL The playmaker's progress at the Dragons had stalled after moving through the Illawarra pathway as a promising halfback So when Wishart said he was willing to do whatever it took Even if it meant lining up on the wing or as an undersized middle forward Fast forward three years and the 24-year-old is a key figure in the Storm's premiership quest a Mr Fix It who coach Craig Bellamy can turn to plug gaps when needed Wishart is preparing for his 50th NRL match in Saturday's clash with the Dolphins It's just the latest example of his versatility and desire to do whatever it takes to help his team "That's been my role for the last couple of years," he told NRL.com "At training I'm throwing myself into different positions and just getting back to that utility role "It's what I came down here to come and do The fact I have been in the team each week has been pretty pleasing As a team our goal is set on getting to finals and doing the best we can to lift that trophy." The utility label has attracted negative connotations in the past but it has quickly developed into one of the most important roles in an NRL team in the past few years The introduction of Head Injury Assessments and the increased pace of the modern game thanks to set restarts have seen many clubs carry a versatile player on the bench that can cover multiple positions and break games open in the second half It's a common theme among the competition heavyweights At Penrith emerging playmaker Jack Cole is the bench utility the Sharks have Sifa Talakai while Gordon Chan Kum Tong can cover multiple positions for the Sea Eagles Roosters utility Connor Watson has seen his value soar in recent years leading to a NSW Origin debut during this year's series victory The 28-year-old has spent much of his career moving between the centres hooker and lock as a stop-gap solution when needed during stints at the Roosters and Knights Watson conceded he used to find it frustrating being asked to switch positions on a regular basis but now views it as a sign of the important contribution he can make to his team "Early in my career it was something I didn't like," he said "I didn't like the fact I would move around because I wanted to just play in one spot As I've got older I've started to see it as a positive and I actually enjoy playing in different spots at different times "With head knocks and injuries it's become more important to have guys who can cover all of those spots." Wishart's contribution to the Storm hasn't solely centred around his impact off the bench with the emerging talent starting at five-eighth in eight games this year while Cameron Munster recovered from a groin injury Replacing the Queensland and Australian representative can be a daunting task but Wishart didn't skip a beat and received high praise from Bellamy and halfback Jahrome Hughes The Storm won seven from eight games with Wishart in the No.6 jumper and they currently sit on top of the NRL ladder four points clear of the Panthers with three games remaining The playmaker said his focus throughout that time was to play his natural game rather than attempting to recreate Munster's playing style Watson has learnt a similar lesson throughout his career and found it much easier to settle into different positions at short notice once he adopted that mindset I can't speak for what other people think when they do it is just playing the role how I want to play," Watson said "I'm not trying to change my game to suit to play in the centres or in the halves doing them to the best of my ability and just playing football "It's what we've been doing since we were little We've played in all different positions since we were little and we were just playing football." The nature of rugby league has changed significantly since set restarts were introduced when the competition returned from a COVID hiatus in 2020 The rule was then expanded in 2021 before being refined in 2022 and the pace of the game has increased significantly in the past four years Hulking middle forwards have found life increasingly difficult while space has opened up for smaller livewires in the final 10 minutes of each half Wishart has been among the biggest exponents of the new style of play making 12 line breaks this season and creating opportunities for those around him The utility scored a decisive try in last week's two-point win over the Panthers throwing a dummy and slicing through a tired defensive line to level the scores despite Melbourne having a man in the sin bin It's the type of play Bellamy expects to see from Wishart on a regular basis but the playmaker has learnt searching for such a moment can come with unintended consequences "When you come on with 10 or 20 minutes to go and try too hard that's when things go wrong," Wishart said "You've just got to keep a lookout from the bench and see how the game's going "I try and identify different areas where I can make an impact then I just try to slip in and do my job." It's a job Wishart has completed to a high standard throughout 2024 and one that could prove extremely important for the Storm throughout the next seven weeks NRL Press Conference: Roosters v Dolphins - Round 9 NRL Press Conference: Roosters v Dragons - Round 8 Credit: Jeremy Ng/Getty ImagesThe NRL’s high shot crackdown continues to have coaches and fans scratching their heads after Manly forward Corey Waddell was not sin-binned for a high shot on Tyran Wishart late in the Sea Eagles’ 48-24 loss to Melbourne but today has been banned for three matches The Bulldogs’ fifth win on the trot was soured with Kurt Mann handed a two-match ban for his crusher tackle on Knight Thomas Carr The Waddell tackle had commentators bemused with Fox Sports pundit and Penrith great Greg Alexander lamenting “we’ve seen players binned this weekend for less.” Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.The inconsistency between what is happening on the field and in the aftermath will likely be used by Titans coach Des Hasler when he talks to Head of Football Graham Annesley after he launched an impassioned spray following his side’s loss about the ad hoc policy Five players were cited after round five with Bulldog Jacob Preston and Knight Adam Elliott receiving fines for their high shots while Newcastle’s Phoenix Crossland was fined for tripping The Waddell tackle capped off a forgetful match for Manly with the much-famed Battle of Brookvale showdown between the great foes more a massacre as the Storm ran riot after losing to St George last round Fresh off a broken hand suffered only two weeks ago Jahrome Hughes was the star for the Storm on Sunday as he helped lay on three tries in a pummelling of the Sea Eagles His halves partner Cameron Munster also impressed while winger Grant Anderson scored a hat-trick to help Melbourne stay in the NRL’s top four The only concerns for Melbourne were precautionary early marks for fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen and winger Xavier Coates after a back cork and hamstring tightness respectively as the Storm rebounded from last week’s shock loss to St George Illawarra to show again why they are a premiership force Melbourne blew Manly apart in two separate seven-minute stints going from 2-0 down to 18-2 up without Manly touching the ball early in the first half And while the Sea Eagles got it back to 18-10 by halftime the Storm repeated the dose after the break with another trio of tries His first moment of magic came in the first half when he laid on a perfectly lofted ball for Anderson, putting it out in front of the winger to run on to and score. With the game back in the balance after the break, the Kiwi No.7 fooled the defence when he looked left and threw a long cut-out ball to the right for Anderson to score again. In the next set Hughes did the damage from inside his own half, throwing a dummy before running downfield and helping send Papenhuyzen over. “He’s a big part of (the turnaround from last week),” Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy said. “We know he is a good player and a smart player, but he is a tough unit as well. “To play tonight after the operation he had on his hand. There was no push from in the club from medical people or players. “But he put his hand up and wanted to play. I thought he was thousands (to one to play). And he’s very important to the side as we all know.” Muster also had his fingerprints on the flogging, putting Stefano Utoikamanu across for Melbourne’s first, before the five-eighth scored the second himself. The loss took Manly’s record without the injured Tom Trbojevic to 16 wins from 48 games since the start of 2021, compared with 38 from 58 with him. The fullback is due back from a knee injury in a month, but it is unlikely he would have saved them on Sunday. The Sea Eagles did well to get back into the match at halftime and hung in the arm-wrestle for the first seven minutes after the break. But when Ben Trbojevic made a half bust and was ruled to have played the ball incorrectly, Melbourne got the ball, scored, and the hosts didn’t cross again until they were 48-10 down. Manly also lost Jason Saab to an ankle injury late, but they are confident it is only a minor one ahead of Saturday’s clash with Cronulla in Perth. “The game was just won in two blocks,” Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold said. “Inside those six sets (where they scored in succession) we gave them field position through a penalty or fundamentals. And they are a very good side, so they made us pay.” Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T Tyran Wishart has vowed to “keep it simple” as he prepares for his role as the Storm’s ‘Mr Fix-It’ in Sunday's grand final against the Panthers The 24-year-old has played all but one game in another season of the excellence for the Storm and heads into the decider full of confidence Wishart grew into a starting role in the halves after injuries to Dally M Medal winner Jahrome Hughes early on and a long-term groin issue for Cameron Munster Wishart enjoyed a golden patch in the No.6 jersey between Round 12 and 21 scoring five tries and setting up three others as the Storm won eight of nine to maintain their lofty ladder position In a season that has seen him fill in everywhere from lock and hooker to five-eighth and fullback Wishart has relished a return to the No.14 bench role with the Storm's first-choice spine back on deck and try not to overthink it,” he said in the lead-up to the decider “Just worrying about the most likely situation to happen “There is always that opportunity or chance that something’s going to go wrong I like to think I’ve done enough reps and extras in certain positions so that if it does happen I’ll try and do anything that I can to make sure that I’m ready to go for any situation.”  He reflected that he was proud of a season where he has established himself as a first-grade regular for the first time Someone else who has undoubtedly watched his progress with pride is his father who played 177 first-grade games for the Illawarra Steelers and St George Illawarra while representing New South Wales and Australia in the 1990s A member of the St George Illawarra side that made it all the way to the grand final in their debut season in 1999 Rod Wishart's last game was the loss to the Storm in an epic decider at Stadium Australia The irony isn't lost on Tyran that he enters his first grand final representing the team that shattered his dad's dreams 25 years ago but he knows Rod will be well and truly in his corner come Sunday Now 54 games into his NRL career and looking more at home by the week Tyran will take the family mantra into the biggest match of his life and that’s what I try to do as well," he said Grant: "Take confidence from what we've done this season" The connection Rod has with rugby league in the Illawarra has led many to speculate that a return to the Dragons looms in Tyran’s future There will likely be some tough decisions for Wishart to make as his contract expires at the end of 2025 particularly if he’s unable to break into the Storm’s starting side and that’s something that the Storm takes a lot of pride in,” he said “It took a few days to sink in [that I was playing in a grand final] started previewing the game and doing our usual things NRL Press Conference: Storm v Warriors - Round 6 Get the latest updates direct to your inbox Add videos to your saved list and come back to them any time "Have a tea break while you're at it!" 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Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Laurie Daley’s second coming as NSW Origin coach officially started in an airconditioned hotel conference room at Brighton-le-Sands on Saturday Some of the biggest names in the NRL – including Nathan Cleary Tom Trbojevic and Jarome Luai – spent a few hours listening to Daley who last oversaw the Blues during the 2017 series Tyran Wishart is a contender for a NSW bench spot this season.Credit: Getty Images The only player in attendance who had worked with the coach at Origin level was Jake Trbojevic James Tedesco and Nicho Hynes were not invited to The Brighton and Penrith pair Lindsay Smith and Mitch Kenny “I had only ever said g’day to most of the boys so it was a good chance to tell them a bit about my story and my history and talk to them about what my expectations are,” Daley said “I also wanted to speak to them about what could be built on from last year Most of the players involved in last year’s successful campaign under Michael Maguire were at the gathering Game one of this year’s series is in Brisbane on May 28 “You also have young Lachie Galvin and Matty Burton You can only hope they’re all available when it comes to selection.” South Sydney’s Mitchell was a standout in his only game in Melbourne before injury ruled him out of the decider last year saying: “I’m sure he’ll be an important part of the puzzle.” In what can be considered a full-circle moment Wishart impressed in a number of positions for Melbourne last year he will compete with Roosters utility Connor Watson for the No.14 jersey “I like how he played last year; he’s got great versatility and he’s someone who deserves to be here because of these performances,” Daley said Greg Inglis has joined the Wests Tigers’ coaching staff with the NRL Hall of Fame inductee to work as an assistant with the club’s NRLW team A day after Queensland Rugby League announced Inglis would coach their women’s Origin team the Tigers confirmed ‘GI’ would work as a specialist coach with the outside backs Greg Inglis has joined the Wests Tigers’ coaching staff as a specialist assistant for the NRLW team.Credit: Getty Images The 38-year-old Inglis had previously spent time mentoring several Tigers Tigers’ NRLW coach Brett Kimmorley said of Inglis joining his staff: “Greg is a phenomenal addition to our coaching staff and ability to connect with players are second to none “I have no doubt that he will have a profound impact on our squad as we build towards the upcoming season as well as attending our pathways education session and the support from the club to continue to grow in the NRLW program is evident with this investment “He’s been in some very good systems at very good clubs so we’re rapt he’s on board and he’s a part of us.” which means they are not allowed to train until 4 pm That makes it even more important for the coaches to communicate with players quickly and effectively “When you’re restricted with how long the players are allowed to train in the NRLW you try to fit everything into a few hours a few afternoons a week – to have Greg there to mentor players and be that good voice to bounce things off it’s an enormous bonus for us as a club and bonus for our female players to have someone like him,” Kimmorley said Parramatta has appointed Mitchell Moses as the captaincy successor to Clint Gutherson It’s one of the first big calls for new coach Jason Ryles J’maine Hopgood and Jack Williams in a new-look leadership group “I am incredibly proud and honoured to be named captain,” Moses said and it’s a privilege to lead this group of players I have great support around me from the leadership group and coaching staff and I can’t wait to start the season with them in a few weeks.” New Eels captain Mitchell Moses.Credit: Getty Images “Mitch has shown strong leadership qualities both on and off the field and I believe he is ready to lead our club into the future,” Ryles said I’m confident he will continue to grow as a leader.” Parramatta Eels CEO Jim Sarantinos added: “Mitch has been an outstanding player for our club and we are thrilled to see him step into the role of captain Mitch’s appointment is an important moment for the club as we move into an exciting new era for our football program.” made his debut for the club in 2017 and has played in 225 NRL games and five finals series He was named Dally M halfback of the year in 2019 after leading the competition for try assists He joins an elite group of players who have scored more than 1000 points in his career Luckless Rabbitohs centre Campbell Graham’s return to the paddock has been delayed by a broken hand the club prepares to be without skipper Cameron Murray and leading prop Junior Tatola for the start of the season Graham came from a field session at the Rabbitohs’ Maroubra training base in pain on Tuesday and scans have confirmed a fracture in his hand Souths medical staff are awaiting a specialist verdict on whether Graham requires an operation to fix the break Campbell Graham’s NRL return is under threat from yet another injury.Credit: Nick Moir Should Graham require surgery on the injury it would likely rule him out of Wayne Bennett’s first game back in charge of the club against his old Dolphins outfit in round one on March 7 The Kangaroos centre has endured a wretched injury run during the past 18 months, missing the entire 2024 season with an ongoing sternum issue The Rabbitohs received a much-needed boost on Wednesday with news that Latrell Mitchell will be free to play against the Dolphins as the NRL ruled his one-game suspension can be served in next month’s All Stars match. ex-Dolphins back-rower Euan Aitken and veteran winger Alex Johnston are all facing an uphill battle to be fit though as South Sydney’s 2024 injury woes linger into Bennett’s return campaign Murray is recovering from wrist surgery late last year to repair his scapholunate ligament after playing with the injury for Australia in the Pacific Championships Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga defended his staff’s handling of Murray’s injury – picked up a few days earlier at training – given the Souths skipper did not complain of any pain before playing 80 minutes and making 51 tackles against New Zealand Murray was always facing at least a three-month recovery from his operation and his exact return date is still up in the air Fellow forward Tatola is running again after two foot operations and an infection that threatened his career and limited him to the first six games of 2024 South Sydney star Cameron Murray in action for the Kangaroos.Credit: Getty Images The 28-year-old is yet to join team training ahead of the Rabbitohs two pre-season trials against Manly (February 15) and the Dragons (February 22) and the club is especially wary of pushing his return too early Johnston’s ongoing recovery from an Achilles rupture and Aitken’s shoulder and pectoral surgery are also tipped to keep them out for the opening rounds of 2025 stretching South Sydney’s depth to start the season Concern at the Wests Tigers over the fitness of $6 million signing Jarome Luai has been eased after scans cleared the newly minted co-captain of serious injury Luai will be kept on ice for several days after sustaining a quad injury late last week with the Tigers’ first trial game against the Bulldogs three weeks away Jarome Luai meets Tigers fans during pre-season training.Credit: Rhett Wyman The star Tigers recruit was sent for scans on the injury over the weekend and results have eased concerns of a hampered lead-in to his first campaign at the club Luai participated in a pre-season army camp in Queensland’s Moreton Bay where he impressed club officials and camp organisers The 28-year-old’s move from four-time premiers Penrith to the wooden spooners makes him the biggest recruitment story in the NRL Luai has been honing a new halves combination with rising star Lachlan Galvin for the past month The Tigers have trial matches scheduled against Canterbury (February 16) and Parramatta (February 21) ahead of a March 7 start to the season against Newcastle it’s expected the Tigers will only field a full-strength spine in one of those games Luai is slated to be a senior voice in round one given co-captain and hooker Api Koroisau is serving the last week of a suspension from 2024 making for a young play-making spine of Galvin fullback Jahream Bula and replacement No.9 Tallyn Da Silva around Luai at halfback Jarome Luai running the show at Tigers training.Credit: Rhett Wyman Luai’s rise to share the captaincy with Koroisau comes after Samoa’s tour of the UK meant he only arrived at Concord late last year but the NSW Origin star has impressed plenty at the Tigers since “He’s been huge already for our young guys Lachie [Galvin] and [Latu] Fainu he’s an Origin and grand final-winning half,” Koroisau said “Both the young guys are asking questions all the time and Romey’s very vocal anyway and we need that guy leading the team at halfback You can just see the confidence he gives people.” Koroisau played alongside Luai in two premiership wins at Penrith before making his own move to the Tigers in 2023. Luai’s five-year, $6 million deal includes a player option for 2027 that could allow him to leave the club early but Koroisau is backing him to be a circuit-breaking signing and deliver as a marquee recruit “He’s very different these days,” Koroisau said “He was the guy that when you gave him the ball He took the reins when Nath [Nathan Cleary] was out and you could see him maturing right in front of you He can be the five-eighth with the big plays and the game manager because he’s grown into such a good leader.” Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon was quick to reel off several strong points when it came to why he would keep Nicho Hynes as his No.7 and resist any move to five-eighth or even fullback but it was lost on most people at the time when he floated the idea of moving Hynes to fullback Nicho Hynes enjoyed Cronulla’s cultural evening on Thursday night.Credit: Cronulla Sharks “I think that would bring the best out of Nicho and take a bit of pressure off him,” Johns told SEN about a move to No.1 during last year’s NRL finals “I don’t know what that would mean for Will Kennedy it might be shifting something around and weakening another Cronulla have made the finals the past three years but have lacked that circuit-breaker needed to win a second title and the only thing the No.7 needed was more time developing his combination with Braydon Trindall “In Nicho’s time in the halves for the Sharks and represented his state and country,” Fitzgibbon said “In a sample size of three years as a half for the Sharks and when Hynes came back and wore the No.7 A lot of people believe there is something in the number Nicho just needs to perform his role with the way we play .. “What we haven’t had is a great deal of time with Tricky and Nicho as our halves Tricky had his time out when Nicho was playing They haven’t had a great deal of time as a combination.” Fitzgibbon said Hynes started last year in arguably career-best form “had some turbulence in the middle of the year” – Hynes was dropped after the first Origin game – then took a long time to overcome an injury on the eve of the finals turned up really fit and ready to go and looks good,” Fitzgibbon said Cronulla had several players undergo off-season surgery including a shoulder operation for Trindall but expect to have a full list of players to choose from for the season-opener against premiers Penrith in Las Vegas They have recruited top prop Addin Fonua-Blake who has quickly earned the respect of his teammates Off-contract Cronulla winger Ronaldo Mulitalo has broken his silence about his playing future insisting he wants to get a deal done that will continue his career in the Shire There were reports last weekend about Mulitalo being shopped to the Brisbane Broncos but his new management company met with Sharks officials on Tuesday and both parties are confident a deal will be struck Ronaldo Mulitalo celebrated his Samoan heritage at Cronulla’s cultural night at PointsBet StadiumCredit: Cronulla Sharks prop Tom Hazelton and winger Sam Stonestreet all off contract at the end of the year Kennedy is in the process of switching management companies while Hazelton has helped early talks with Newcastle who need a front-row replacement for Canterbury-bound Leo Thompson Cronulla chairman Steve Mace is close with Mulitalo away from the field and when speaking to this masthead at Thursday night’s club launch and cultural event all but assured the 25-year-old would stay put Mulitalo ridiculed the Broncos’ report via social media and said: “I looked at that and had a laugh I’ve made it clear to my management I obviously want to hopefully get something done here I have a team around me who know what my ambitions are and what I want to do in this game I’ve poured my heart into this place through the good times and bad times.” and “I need to play halfback or become a big prop to get some coin” “But there’s more to it than just money,” Mulitalo said and I’m at the point of my career now where championships matter I see it [the potential] in this group here.” The future of Dragons prop Francis Molo is in doubt after the ex-Queensland Origin forward was granted an extended absence from training on mental health grounds Dragons prop Francis Molo.Credit: Getty Images Sources speaking on the condition of anonymity have told this masthead that Molo has not attended Dragons training for more than a week and is now taking a mental health leave of absence from club duties Molo is due to front St George Illawarra officials next week to discuss his future at the club Molo’s management has discussed the prospect of an early release from the final two years of his contract with St George Illawarra though no formal release has been requested Molo’s management and the Dragons declined to comment when contacted The Rugby League Players Association has been briefed on the matter and is monitoring the situation was signed by ex-Dragons coach Anthony Griffin and joined the club after playing two Origin matches for Queensland in 2021 He has since re-signed on a two-year deal under current coach Shane Flanagan that began this season and most recently played for Samoa against England in November Molo played all but one of the Dragons games last season and is a key pillar of Flanagan’s forward pack St George Illawarra’s bid to sign veteran prop Matt Lodge fell over late last week after months of negotiations with the ex-Manly forward Lodge completed a medical with the Dragons who were willing to offer him a near minimum-wage the parties failed to come to terms and Lodge Flanagan has openly conceded he is light on for experienced middle forwards The Dragons have one roster spot remaining in their top-30 squad which includes several promising uncapped forwards Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 Laurie Daley\\u2019s second coming as NSW Origin coach officially started in an airconditioned hotel conference room at Brighton-le-Sands on Saturday Some of the biggest names in the NRL \\u2013 including Nathan Cleary Tom Trbojevic and Jarome Luai \\u2013 spent a few hours listening to Daley \\u201CI had only ever said g\\u2019day to most of the boys and talk to them about what my expectations are,\\u201D Daley said \\u201CI also wanted to speak to them about what could be built on from last year It was about reconnecting as a group.\\u201D Most of the players involved in last year\\u2019s successful campaign under Michael Maguire were at the gathering Game one of this year\\u2019s series is in Brisbane on May 28 \\u201CThey\\u2019re all very good players so there\\u2019s depth there,\\u201D Daley said \\u201CYou also have young Lachie Galvin and Matty Burton You can only hope they\\u2019re all available when it comes to selection.\\u201D South Sydney\\u2019s Mitchell was a standout in his only game in Melbourne before injury ruled him out of the decider last year saying: \\u201CI\\u2019m sure he\\u2019ll be an important part of the puzzle.\\u201D in the room for the Blues\\u2019 first meeting \\u201CI like how he played last year; he\\u2019s got great versatility and he\\u2019s someone who deserves to be here because of these performances,\\u201D Daley said Greg Inglis has joined the Wests Tigers\\u2019 coaching staff with the NRL Hall of Fame inductee to work as an assistant with the club\\u2019s NRLW team A day after Queensland Rugby League announced Inglis would coach their women\\u2019s Origin team the Tigers confirmed \\u2018GI\\u2019 would work as a specialist coach with the outside backs Tigers\\u2019 NRLW coach Brett Kimmorley said of Inglis joining his staff: \\u201CGreg is a phenomenal addition to our coaching staff \\u201CI have no doubt that he will have a profound impact on our squad as we build towards the upcoming season \\u201CGreg has finished an NRL coaching course \\u201CHe\\u2019s been in some very good systems at very good clubs so we\\u2019re rapt he\\u2019s on board and he\\u2019s a part of us.\\u201D \\u201CWhen you\\u2019re restricted with how long the players are allowed to train in the NRLW you try to fit everything into a few hours a few afternoons a week \\u2013 to have Greg there to mentor players it\\u2019s an enormous bonus for us as a club and bonus for our female players to have someone like him,\\u201D Kimmorley said It\\u2019s one of the first big calls for new coach Jason Ryles J\\u2019maine Hopgood and Jack Williams in a new-look leadership group \\u201CI am incredibly proud and honoured to be named captain,\\u201D Moses said and it\\u2019s a privilege to lead this group of players and I can\\u2019t wait to start the season with them in a few weeks.\\u201D Ryles said Moses was a natural choice.\\u2019 \\u201CMitch has shown strong leadership qualities both on and off the field and I believe he is ready to lead our club into the future,\\u201D Ryles said \\u201CWith the support of our leadership group I\\u2019m confident he will continue to grow as a leader.\\u201D Parramatta Eels CEO Jim Sarantinos added: \\u201CMitch has been an outstanding player for our club Mitch\\u2019s appointment is an important moment for the club as we move into an exciting new era for our football program.\\u201D Luckless Rabbitohs centre Campbell Graham\\u2019s return to the paddock has been delayed by a broken hand the club prepares to be without skipper Cameron Murray and leading prop Junior Tatola for the start of the season Graham came from a field session at the Rabbitohs\\u2019 Maroubra training base in pain on Tuesday and scans have confirmed a fracture in his hand it would likely rule him out of Wayne Bennett\\u2019s first game back in charge of the club against his old Dolphins outfit in round one on March 7 The Kangaroos centre has endured a wretched injury run during the past 18 months The Rabbitohs received a much-needed boost on Wednesday with news that Latrell Mitchell will be free to play against the Dolphins as the ex-Dolphins back-rower Euan Aitken and veteran winger Alex Johnston are all facing an uphill battle to be fit though as South Sydney\\u2019s 2024 injury woes linger into Bennett\\u2019s return campaign Kangaroos coach \\u2013 picked up a few days earlier at training \\u2013 given the Souths skipper did not complain of any pain before playing 80 minutes and making 51 tackles against New Zealand Johnston\\u2019s ongoing recovery from an Achilles rupture and Aitken\\u2019s shoulder and pectoral surgery are also tipped to keep them out for the opening rounds of 2025 stretching South Sydney\\u2019s depth to start the season with the Tigers\\u2019 first trial game against the Bulldogs three weeks away Luai participated in a pre-season army camp in Queensland\\u2019s Moreton Bay The 28-year-old\\u2019s move from four-time premiers Penrith to the wooden spooners makes him the biggest recruitment story in the NRL it\\u2019s expected the Tigers will only field a full-strength spine in one of those games Luai\\u2019s rise to share the captaincy with Koroisau comes after Samoa\\u2019s tour of the UK meant he only arrived at Concord late last year \\u201CHe\\u2019s been huge already for our young guys Lachie [Galvin] and [Latu] Fainu he\\u2019s an Origin and grand final-winning half,\\u201D Koroisau said \\u201CBoth the young guys are asking questions all the time and Romey\\u2019s very vocal anyway You don\\u2019t have to ask for his opinion \\u201CThat\\u2019s something we\\u2019ve needed You can just see the confidence he gives people.\\u201D Koroisau played alongside Luai in two premiership wins at Penrith before making his own move to the Tigers in 2023 \\u201CHe\\u2019s very different these days,\\u201D Koroisau said \\u201CHe was the guy that when you gave him the ball because he\\u2019s grown into such a good leader.\\u201D \\u201CI think that would bring the best out of Nicho and take a bit of pressure off him,\\u201D Johns told SEN about a move to No.1 during last year\\u2019s NRL finals \\u201CI don\\u2019t know what that would mean for Will Kennedy \\u201CIn Nicho\\u2019s time in the halves for the Sharks we\\u2019ve had a couple of top-four finishes and represented his state and country,\\u201D Fitzgibbon said \\u201CIn a sample size of three years as a half for the Sharks \\u2018Tricky\\u2019 [Trindall] wore the No.7 changing the number won\\u2019t change the role \\u201CWhat we haven\\u2019t had is a great deal of time with Tricky and Nicho as our halves They haven\\u2019t had a great deal of time as a combination.\\u201D \\u201Chad some turbulence in the middle of the year\\u201D \\u2013 Hynes was dropped after the first Origin game \\u2013 then took a long time to overcome an injury on the eve of the finals he\\u2019s worked hard over the off-season turned up really fit and ready to go and looks good,\\u201D Fitzgibbon said and \\u201Che has that physical presence\\u201D and when speaking to this masthead at Thursday night\\u2019s club launch and cultural event he\\u2019s a part of the fabric of this club and he\\u2019s not going anywhere,\\u201D Mace said Mulitalo ridiculed the Broncos\\u2019 report via social media and said: \\u201CI looked at that and had a laugh I\\u2019ve made it clear to my management I obviously want to hopefully get something done here \\u201CThe main thing for me is to play footy I\\u2019ve poured my heart into this place through the good times and bad times.\\u201D and \\u201CI need to play halfback or become a big prop to get some coin\\u201D \\u201CBut there\\u2019s more to it than just money,\\u201D Mulitalo said and I\\u2019m at the point of my career now where championships matter I see it [the potential] in this group here.\\u201D Molo\\u2019s management has discussed the prospect of an early release from the final two years of his contract with St George Illawarra Molo\\u2019s management and the Dragons declined to comment when contacted Molo played all but one of the Dragons games last season and is a key pillar of Flanagan\\u2019s forward pack fell over late last week after months of negotiations with the ex-Manly forward Tyran Wishart filling in for Munster very nicely Best moments of 2024: Isaako's run and Papenhuyzen's chase NRL Fan Fest Press Conference: Storm v Panthers - Grand Final How Reece Walsh and a custom headgear inspired Meaney's return This is probably not the page you’re looking for Despite being in the contest in their past two matches the Dragons are still searching for their first win of the season and have another challenge on their hands when they host the undefeated Storm St George Illawarra have had plenty of time to stew on their Round 2 loss to the Rabbitohs where they let the game slip late after one stage leading 24-12 to lose 25-24 Melbourne come into this match with an opening round win over the Eels a week off for a bye and hard-fought win last week against the Panthers and will be looking for an improved performance after struggling to overcome the under-strength defending premiers The Storm started strongly against a side missing key personnel including Dylan Edwards but when chief player Nathan Cleary was ruled out in the eighth minute with concussion the absence seemed to affect them more than it did the Panthers who rallied to take the game to their hosts who were able to hold on for a narrow 30-24 win it is the Storm who will be missing their star halfback with  Jahrome Hughes suffering a broken hand against the Panthers Big man Nelson Asofa-Solomona will also miss the match after failing a HIA following the game placing him in the NRL's concussion protocol Dragons: A late switch an hour before kick-off with Toby Couchman moving to the bench and former Blues and Kangaroos prop David Klemmer starting the game in his club debut Young back-rower Dylan Egan also joins the interchange for his NRL debut Centre Moses Suli has been named to play despite suffering a rib injury in Round 2 against Souths Storm: Marion Seve has been added to the bench an hour out from kick-off in place of prop Lazarus Vaalepu The versatile Tyran Wishart takes over at halfback from Jahrome Hughes (hand) while Grant Anderson moves to centre to replace Nick Meaney (jaw) Will Warbrick returns from concussion on the wing Nelson Asofa-Solomona (concussion protocol) will miss the game Bronson Garlick comes in as the No.14 with Wishart in the starting side Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL. Storm v Raiders: Kamikamica returns; Same 17 for Ricky Wests Tigers v Dragons: Staines called in; Flanagan makes changes As it happened: Storm topple Rabbitohs; Roosters A family has managed to win a house in one of Brisbane’s most sought-after school catchments after a fight between four active bidders on Saturday morning has been unchanged since it was built in 2000 Agent Henry Wong with the Henry Wong Team at RE/MAX said the auction attracted seven registered bidders representing a changing generation of homeowners it’s the younger families that are buying.” found seven registered bidders fighting for it on Saturday morning with the pace of the bidding war quickly skyrocketing as offers were sent back and forth “Once we actually cracked the $1.4m mark it got really slow Offers quickly rose above the reserve price as well as the suburb median of $1,420,600 Three bidders were still participating when the home went on the market at $1.4 million but it went down to two buyers after $1.5m the winner claimed the home for an offer of $1.526m The suburb is part of the Mansfield State High School catchment ranked as one of the best secondary schools in the city Wishart is located in the Mansfield State High School catchment one of Brisbane’s top ten public secondary schools With homes in the area also being close to Wishart State School and the private school Citipointe Christian College Mr Wong said the suburb was in high demand “The catchment wars are still on,” he said “When you can walk to Wishart State School and Mansfield State High The home went to a family migrating from China who wanted their kid to go into Wishart’s schools Mr Wong said the sellers were “over the moon” at the final sale price congratulating each other at the end of the auction the buyers – a young couple moving from China – were happy to move into the same suburb as a family member “Usually when people come from different parts of the world they come in groups and they want to live close together,” Mr Wong said He added the family had moved to Wishart to help get their children in the popular school catchments and appreciated how close the nearby schools were from their home “Who wants to spend their time in traffic?” he said “That’s a big factor when it comes to families with children … they live busy lives as it is.” third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. Loiero gives away a penalty in golden point Utoikamanu and Papalii binned in golden point In December, a Goulburn Murray Cricket prospect was afforded the opportunity to compete against the country’s best emerging cricketers. Nondies-Cohuna’s Xavier Wishart was selected to join Victoria Country for the under-19 National Championships, held in Adelaide from December 12 to 19. Wishart and Vic Country started the tournament on the right foot with a 134-run win over the Northern Territory in their opening contest. He put in a solid shift with the ball, bowling a team-high 10 overs and taking 3-50. Vic Country wasn’t able to pick up any more wins in the pool stage, going down to Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania, Wishart also unable to add to his wicket tally. This led the side to a seventh-place playoff with the ACT, where Wishart’s side strolled to a six-wicket win after bowling the capital side out for 137, the Nondies prospect bowling 1-23 to help his side secure the placing. The developmental format allowed sides to name a different 11 in each innings, and Wishart was not provided the opportunity to showcase his skills with the bat. The young gun has been a bright spot in a low season for Nondies-Cohuna so far this year in the McMahon Shield. Wishart is one of only two Nondies batsmen to have logged more than 100 runs this season, scoring 139 at an average of 34.75 through seven innings. He hasn’t been able to find as much success with the ball, taking only one wicket thus far. Wishart is also part of the Vic Country under-19 emerging players squad. This year's Prime Minister's 13 showdown with Papua New Guinea will be a family affair for Reuben Garrick and Tyran Wishart. email editor email editor by Oliver McBride | Feb 20, 2025 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry Scottish Lib Dem MSP Beatrice Wishart leads the first Scottish Parliament fishing industry debate since 2022 disputing Conservative claims of securing it Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for Shetland has led the first debate on Scotland’s fishing industry in the Scottish Parliament since 2022 highlighting key challenges facing the sector in 2025 the debate has sparked political controversy with the Scottish Lib Dems disputing Conservative claims that they were responsible for securing the discussion A spokesperson for the Scottish Conservatives told The Fishing Daily today that their MSP Tim Eagle had written to the Scottish Government calling for a dedicated debate on fishing before Tuesday’s discussion who secured the debate through a members’ debate slot She also took the opportunity to pay tribute to the late Dr Ian Napier Senior Fisheries Policy Adviser at UHI Shetland Scottish Conservative MSPs suggested they had secured the discussion Wishart’s team pointed out that she had led previous parliamentary debates on fisheries including the first Holyrood debate on Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) in 2023 which were later scrapped by the SNP-Green government after industry backlash Wishart acknowledged the growing role of renewables but warned against policies that harm the fishing industry: She emphasised that marine spatial squeeze is becoming a major concern as traditional fishing areas are lost to offshore wind farms and energy infrastructure: “We have seen traditional fishing areas lost to at-sea infrastructure From the discovery of North Sea oil and gas over 50 years ago we now have a growing renewable energy sector with sites set to host vast swathes of offshore windfarms.” She stressed that while climate change is real so too is the impact on fishing businesses: “Offshore wind cannot be at the expense of fishing A transition is not just if it ends up squeezing the life out of viable fishing businesses.” Wishart reiterated the need for stronger government action to support Scotland’s fishing industry: “There is so much that needs to be aired about the challenges and opportunities for the fishing sector Almost every paragraph of my speech could have been a debate in itself.” She also called for the Scottish Government to provide greater resources to the Marine Directorate ensuring it has the capacity to effectively support the industry: “Our fishermen deserve the equal support of the Scottish Government’s eagerness to champion our world-class seafood sector with action.” With the fishing industry facing mounting pressures the debate has reignited political tensions over which party is doing the most to represent Scotland’s fishing communities Whether the Scottish Government will take further action remains to be seen Disclaimer +353(0)83 826 8406 (editor) +353(0)83 826 8406 (sales) [email protected] [email protected] If you have a fishing news related story call or WhatsApp Oliver on +353 83 826 8406 or email [email protected] Copyright © 2020 – 2025 The Fishing Daily COMHLACHT CUMARSÁIDE AN tSÁILE TEORANTA (Saltwater Media Company Ltd)Registered Office: No IRL VAT No: IE3718993GH            IRL Company Reg No: 681474Sitemap | Terms & Conditions Melbourne Storm has locked in two of its best young talents to extended NRL contracts who won Storm’s Billy Slater Rookie of the Year Award in 2022 who was player of the match in this year’s Under-19s Origin match have signed on through to the end of the 2025 season Wishart first joined Storm midway through the 2021 season He made his debut in round one of 2022 season coming off the bench unexpectedly early in the game to play 79 minutes at hooker in the come-from-behind victory against Wests Tigers The versatile 23-year-old played a number of positions in the backline over his 15 matches including a start at fullback and several long stints on the wing Pezet has been part of Storm’s top 30 squad in 2022 after initially joining the club on a development contract He has progressed through from the Jersey Flegg competition with the Victorian Thunderbolts to a regular position for the Brisbane Tigers in the Hostplus Cup in the past 12 months and posted five try assists to go with four linebreak assists the highlight of his season came in a NSW jumper when he set up four tries in the Blues’ dominant 32-4 win against Queensland in the annual under-19s match The two signatures add to the off-season contract extensions for young forwards Trent Loiero and Alec MacDonald