CAPTAIN’S CURSE

there a captain’s curse wreaking havoc at the Cowboys? Even the least superstitious must be starting to think there is after ( pictured) was knocked into Disneyland late in the first half against Penrith attempting a tackle on He was one of his side’s best until the incident and he did not return for the second half. Morgan’s absence was probably the difference between his side winning or losing, especially given halves partner also didn’t play with a knee injury. Morgan was interim skipper for the match after went down with a calf injury against Melbourne the week before. With co- captains and both out for the year, it has tested their experience levels heading into the back end of the year. After the cameras stopped rolling upon his return to Townsville after the Penrith game on Sunday, Cowboys coach joked he might refrain from naming someone as captain for tonight’s vital clash with Cronulla. It wouldn’t surprise if the club had ordered “Morgo” to remain in his house at all times and banned him from using sharp objects all week.

season recruit might be feeling comfortable with his place in the Cowboys team, but the talented half admits he’s still adjusting to the North Queensland weather. The 21- year- old joined the Cowboys in June after being granted a release from Penrith. Martin said he loved the escape from winter at the moment, but he was bracing himself for a shock when things started to heat up after the season. “It’s nice at the moment. Everyone just keeps warning me about summer time,” Martin said, laughing. “Footy- wise I’m really enjoying it, but we’ll see what happens when it comes to summer.”