A repeat domestic violence offender has been sentenced to life in prison over the stabbing death of his partner in Perth.

Tom Dearden was left to pick up the pieces after a devastating semi-final loss.

Valentine Holmes scores his second try of the night after Reuben Cotter produces a perfect strip.

Sharks halfback Nicho Hynes helped lift his side into the prelim finals with a win over the Cowboys.

Off the back of the brilliant individual effort of Ronaldo Mulitalo, the Sharks fumble what looked to be a 'certain try'.

Valentine Holmes is assisted from the field by trainers after suffering a suspected lower leg injury.

Sione Katoa is denied four points by the Bunker as the winger is pinged for a knock on.

Mark McGowan has been mobbed by a group of angry students at Curtin University.

Sleeping giants' hit back The Cowboys have returned firing in the second half as Valentine Holmes charges over.

Braydon Trindall flies over out wide to score his second of the match.

Braydon Trindall was the star of the show and spoke to Nine just after full-time.

Surprising' call puts Sharks ahead A 'surprising' penalty try is given to Braydon Trindall to puts the Sharks ahead against ...