Blues’ attacking blitz plants seed of hope

NEW SOUTH Wales prop Andrew Fifita drew comparisons with Maroons legend Arthur Beetson after his dominant performance steered the Blues to victory by a record margin at Suncorp Stadium. Fifita was part wrecking ball and part creative force as he repeatedly barged his way through the heart of the Queensland ruck. The 27-yearold played a commanding role in the victory, scoring a try, providing an assist for another and important lead-up work in a third as the Blues scored five tries to one. Fifita finished the night a unanimous choice for man of the match. There was an almost palpable sense of a changing of the guard at Suncorp as the fresh young Blues dismantled the aging Maroons with superior power, speed and aggression across the 80 minutes. The Blues’ had a…

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Official Rugby League Annual (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2017

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