“He came up to me and let me know that he wanted to play Greggy (Inglis) at right centre and then let me know that I was on the wing. Bennett threw out his first curve-ball since taking over at Redfern, by switching Greg Inglis to right centre and Dane Gagai from centre to wing outside him. “What has made him so successful is his ability to get to know his players on a personal level and get to know what makes them happy and what doesn’t. [20] In June, he was included in the Queensland Maroons extended 22 man squad but was later not chosen to make his debut for Queensland. [57], Gagai finished the 2019 NRL season playing 25 games and scoring 10 tries. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. Roxy Jacenko on why she left SAS Australia. They opened and closed the game with long range efforts from the unwanted Alex Johnston and veteran Dane Gagai took a late intecept to ice the cake. ", "They were incredible pictures", said Smith. "I don't think [Warrington] would've signed him and he wouldn't have signed if he didn't think he could perform. Dane Gagai's impressive form has him in line for an Origin debut on July 8. Credit: Getty Images The Knights centre was dominant against his former … [4], Gagai's father, Ray, was a member of the Brisbane Broncos' squad in the 1989 NSWRL season. Get it all on Foxtel. “I’m just preparing the best I can to make sure I don’t let the team down.”. Walters said there was no fracture, but rather a dislocation which had broken the skin. "Dane Gagai just couldn't contain himself, this is a round 10 game, have you ever witnessed that in your life? [47] On 27 October, Gagai made his international debut for Australia against England, playing on the wing in the 18-4 win at AAMI Park. [56] But Gagai, 29, who joined the Rabbitohs from Newcastle in a bid to win a title under Wayne Bennett, believes Mitchell has the same hunger to help deliver one at Redfern. Instead, Gagai swooped and raced 95 metres to score a match turning four-pointer. Gagai still had plenty to do and, with the Blues cover screaming across, got the ball down with one hand centimetres from the touch-in-goal line. "It was a reward for all the hard work and effort from the boys who chucked on the Maroon jersey, especially the debutants. ", Ranking the Maroons forwards candidates for Origin 2020, Meninga to join Maroons on Bennett's coaching team, Maroon-grown rookies wouldn't dare let Wayne down, Arrow flies into Maroons training as Bennett reunion awaits, You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. So, the litmis test for them, will be when they come up against another heavyweight side to confirm their credentials for the finals later in the season. Gagai has no doubts that 22-year-old Brimson will handle Origin if he is given the chance. Fan Vote. Dane Gagai (born 3 January 1991) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre, fullback and winger for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL. “The boys have bought in to everything he has brought to the club and he respects the club and its history, so that is something we have all seen and it is up to us to go out and do our jobs and to the Rabbitohs fans and the club proud.”. South Sydney winger Dane Gagai has welcomed the prospect of playing former club Newcastle in the opening week of the Telstra Premiership finals series ahead of his 200th NRL game … "I think he's got that in him but it doesn't take much to get him motivated.". It's why Gagai says, with Mitchell now at the Rabbitohs, that the one thing he's learned about the former Roosters star in recent years - there's nothing worse than facing a fired-up Latrell Mitchell. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, US supreme court denies Republican bid to limit Pennsylvania mail-in-voting, It’s been a year for incumbents in Australia but the political contests are coming back to life, Baker reveals the secret bacon and egg roll cooking trick, When is UFC 254? The NRL has been granted clearance to have fans in a limited capacity attend matches. If there's something that motivates him ... it's one thing that we spoke about when we were coming up against him is you don't want to poke the bear. "Once I got that ball I was just thinking 'back yourself and run'. Some players grow an arm and a leg when they pull on a Maroons jersey and two-try hero Dane Gagai proved yet again he is one of them in a man of … "He's really taken on a leadership role from the back there and being really dominant. ... tempers flared after the pair came together following a break in play. In round 8, Gagai scored the match winning try for Souths as they defeated Canterbury 26-10 at Bankwest Stadium. And two-try Maroon hero Dane Gagai: “Like I always say it’s off the back of hard work and effort from the boys. Every game of every round live & anytime in HD and ad-break free during play. "It is just about the trust I have in the boys on the inside knowing they are going to do their job. Gagai said that it was the final siren that made him happier than his own individual achievements in the game. While Gagai refreshingly admits he sees himself as a centre, he was quick to put his ego aside and look at the situation from Bennett’s point of view. Picture: Stuart Quinn “I remember going down on weekends and watching my cousin Hoffy (Josh Hoffman) playing for Redcliffe,” Gagai said. [21] Gagai played in all of the Knights 24 matches, scoring 7 tries and kicking a goal. He has played for Australia and New Zealand Maori at international level. “We have a massive challenge ahead of us in the premiers from last year,” Gagai conceded. [49] Gagai played in 5 matches and scored 3 tries in the tournament including starting on the wing in the Kangaroos gritty 6-0 World Cup Final victory over England at Suncorp Stadium. "When you are a winger you want them to do all the tough stuff, and don't get me wrong he scored some great tries tonight, but defensively and his carries out of our own end were fantastic," he said. It seemed like every set, the Rabbitohs were making metres at will. He played his junior football for Brisbane Wests before being signed by the Brisbane Broncos. He may have relinquished his favourite position, but Gagai admits the positional switch has its perks as well. "He lights the game up and he is a great team-mate. “Yeah, Ben is right to go. “He (AJ) has been playing some great footy,” Gagai said. "For the f**kwits who have left comments." There was a set there where it was going back and forward. He hasn’t had much preparation though.”. On 3 October, he was selected in the 24-man Australia Kangaroos 2017 Rugby League World Cup squad. "He's a very confident player, we've all seen that," Gagai said. [46], Gagai finished his last year with the Newcastle Knights with him playing in 23 matches and scoring 2 tries as Newcastle finished last for a third consecutive year. “It is a fresh start for us this year and it is an opportunity to try and get the two points because everyone wants to be in the top eight and ideally the top four. They were competitive but lack the cattle to challenge most teams in the NRL. [36][37], He played in all 3 matches for Queensland on the wing in the 2016 State of Origin series, where he scored 1 try in Game 1 in Queensland's 6-4 win at ANZ Stadium and a hat-trick of tries in Game 2 in their 26-16 win at Suncorp Stadium. Gagai has a history with his old coach from his time at the Knights and believes Bennett’s coaching style can bring even more out of the Rabbitohs squad. He has played for the Indigenous All Stars, Queensland in the State of Origin series and the Prime Minister's XIII. They Lined Up to Vote in Florida. He previously played for the Brisbane Broncos and Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League. [31][32], On 13 February, Gagai again played for the Indigenous All Stars against the new World All Stars, playing on the wing and scoring a try in his team's 8-12 loss at Suncorp Stadium. The first, with the scores locked at 8-all, secured a virtual 12-point swing when he waited for Blues utility Jack Wighton to pass to an unmarked Josh Addo-Carr. [15] In Round 14 of the 2012 NRL season, Gagai made his club debut for the Newcastle Knights against the Canberra Raiders at centre, scoring a try in the Knights 32-16 loss at Hunter Stadium. LATE MAIL: News and updated Round 1 teams, ‘BULLS**T’: Seibold clears the air on Bunnies exit, BIG PICTURE: Why Bellamy’s Broncos snub could bring Storm undone, “I am looking forward to playing outside him and I just want to do everything I can to not let him down and hopefully score a few tries off the back of it.”. [24], On 10 April, he re-signed with Newcastle on a two-year contract after strong interest from his former club Brisbane Broncos. [38][39][40], He finished the season having played in 22 matches and scoring 3 tries as Newcastle finished last on the table and claimed the wooden spoon for a second consecutive year. [50][51][52], In round 1 of the 2018 season, Gagai made his club debut for South Sydney against the New Zealand Warriors, playing at centre in South Sydney's 20-32 loss at Perth Stadium. “Playing outside him is great because you know what you are going to get with Greggy (Inglis),” Gagai said. Once I got to the 50m line I was confident I would get there.". ", Bennett certain title window still open after bittersweet season, Ethan Lowe retires: Rabbitohs forward hangs up boots at 29, Preliminary final player ratings: South Sydney Rabbitohs, Souths drawing on double dose of prelim pain, You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. On 22 May, Gagai re-signed with Newcastle on a two-year contract. From their opening set, the Rabbitohs spread it wide for Johnston open the scoring before an inventive kick from Brandon Wakeham made it 8-6 at the break. It makes my job a lot easier when I'm catching the ball out wide," Gagai said. Gagai was then selected to the Maori All-Stars Team.[54][55]. Player of the Game - Round 10. Playing outside his good friend and mentor in Inglis is one thing, but he is also one of the best centres to ever play the game. "We are very fortunate he is in a Queensland jumper. "I think this bit of time off has given his body time to heal the little niggling injuries. He is also the cousin of former New Zealand test player Josh Hoffman,[5] former Broncos player Wendell Sailor[6] and current Broncos player Travis Waddell. The Rabbitohs star wasn't done there and five minutes later positioned himself perfectly to take a pinpoint Kalyn Ponga cut-out pass. “He tries to create an environment where we can all enjoy what we are doing and learn as we go. Dane Gagai and Greg Inglis have switched positions to form a new parntership. Adam Reynolds directed the Rabbitohs like a Spielberg movie, his general kicking pinned back the Bulldogs back three then he assisted Jaydn Su'A to make it 14-6. Gagai took his try-scoring tally in Origin football to 11 tries in as many games with his tries in the 67th and 72nd minutes giving the Maroons the ascendancy. From 2009 to 2011, Gagai played for the Brisbane Broncos' NYC team, scoring 39 tries in 61 games. "It doesn't take much to get him going. Then just two minutes later, Rabbitohs winger Dane Gagai and Tigers playmaker Luke Brooks were both sent off for 10 minutes. [8] At the end of 2010, he was named at fullback in the 2010 NYC Team of the Year and played for the Junior Kangaroos against the Junior Kiwis.

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