Relief As Gasnier Pulls Through, But King Pulls Up Sore Again

IT WAS a tale of two fitness sessions yesterday as Melbourne and St George Illawarra attracted mixed fortunes from their injured stars ahead of tonight's second preliminary final.

Gaz Pulls Through But King Pulls Up Sore

IT WAS a tale of two fitness sessions yesterday as Melbourne and St George Illawarra attracted mixed fortunes from their injured stars ahead of tonight's second preliminary final.

Busy Bodies Can Get Their Noses In Front

Teams with momentum and hunger to work through can shark a flag, reports Rohan Connolly

Feel The Fear And Love It

When it comes to dealing with life's lousier feelings, sitting still may be the best way forward. Resources www.openground.com.au - training in mindfulness meditation and links to Kabat-Zinn's work. Emotional Fitness, by Cynthia Morton (Finch Publishing, $24.95), or www.emotionalfitness.com. Upside-Down Zen, by Susan Murphy (Lothian, $24.95).

Bell And Gasnier To Share Sideline View

MANLY centre Steve Bell is out this week - and next week if the Sea Eagles are still alive, Mark Gasnier won't be making a surprise appearance for St George Illawarra, and time is running out for Newcastle second-rower Steve Simpson to prove his fitness.

Simmo Takes A Stab At Alternative Rehab

INJURED second-rower Steve Simpson has put his faith in an ancient form of Japanese acupuncture in a desperate attempt to play in Newcastle's sudden-death NRL semi-final against Brisbane at Aussie Stadium on Saturday night.

Knights Go With What They Know Winning Line-up

KNIGHTS coach Michael Hagan has applied the "if it ain't broke" selection policy for Newcastle's do-or-die semi-final against Brisbane at Aussie Stadium on Saturday night.

Saints Go Short And Gamble On Experience

ST KILDA loaded up on height last week in Brisbane. But it will be a much shorter line-up that takes on Melbourne in tonight's elimination final after the Saints last night dropped three big men - Cain Ackland, Jason Blake and Barry Brooks.