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. Josh Dugan closes on Origin jersey as Canberra Raiders upset Melbourne Storm
Russell Gould From: AAP May 14, 2011 7:42PM 10 comments
RAIDERS 20
STORM 12
CANBERRA fullback Josh Dugan put in a solid final audition for a State of Origin jumper last night as the Raiders shocked Melbourne to end an eight-game losing streak.
Winger Blake Ferguson produced the game's highlight with a chip-and-chase try that featured a tightrope walk down the right touchline.
But Dugan was strong where it counted, in kick return and running the ball out of his own half.
It is believed he went into the game with the edge on Parramatta's Jarryd Hayne for the NSW No 1 jumper.
"We got off to a good start at the start of the season, but everything went downhill from there. It's good to be back in the winners' circle, especially back in Melbourne," Dugan said.
This bloke obviously wrote this story prior to the game.