NRL FINALS WEEK 1

MAGIC MOMENT

When the full-time siren sounded yesterday. The Cowboys had been written off but summoned another brave effort against the odds to sneak through.

STAR MAN

The other “JT”, Jason Taumalolo, was simply incredible. The Cowboys lock ran 242m, scored a try and powered on in extra time.

UNDER PRESSURE

The refs. It was another weekend spent talking about decisions rather than the actual footy. The spotlight is shining brighter than ever on the officials to ensure a poor call doesn’t decide the title.

NEXT WEEK

Friday

■ Broncos v Penrith, 7.55pm Suncorp Stadium

Saturday

■ Parramatta v Cowboys, 7.40pm ANZ Stadium

IN A FORTNIGHT

Friday

■ Storm v winner of Brisbane v Penrith, 7.55pm AAMI Park Saturday

■ Roosters v winner of Eels v Cowboys, 7.40pm Allianz Stadium