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AS HIS former New Zealand Warriors teammates relocate to Australia, Sione Lousi is glad he is not in their predicament. Knowing how big on family that community is, the Blackhawks prop appreciates the struggle could be enormous. And with a baby of his own on the way that is more obvious to him now than ever. Lousi and his wife, 2019 Northern Rays vice-captain Brooke Lousi (nee Williams), are set to welcome their first child in October — excitement building by the day. Now as a prospective father, the 30-year-old sees more clearly than ever how heavy the toll family separation could have on the current Warriors group.
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THIS was set to be the year of Temone Power. Having undergone his first pre-season with the North Queensland Cowboys, the 25-year-old had emerged in the fittest shape of his life. But the Townsville Blackhawks forward only had one game to showcase his new-found physique before coronavirus forced the Intrust Super Cup to be cancelled for 2020. Against the Ipswich Jets he churned out 113 running metres and 25 tackles for no misses. It was the lack of missed tackles that illustrated the growth the Bowen product had undergone throughout his time with the Cowboys. Working alongside veterans of his position, such as Queensland Maroons stalwart Gavin Cooper, showed Power the off the ball traits he needed to bring to the table if he wants to figure in NRL squad calculations. |
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