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Call it manipulation, call it communication, Johnathan Thurston is a clear admirer of Cameron Smiths ability to deal with NRL referees.As he prepares to lead North Queensland into a blockbuster NRL qualifying final on Saturday against Smiths Melbourne, Thurston has hailed his State of Origin teammate as the best in the game at getting his message across to match officials.Smiths blow-up with referee Ashley Klein during the Storms shock round 25 loss to Brisbane aside, the wily skipper is renowned for his methodical conduct when it comes to referee-captain discussions.Thurston says its something hes definitely tried to take on board from playing alongside and against Smith.Ive tried to. Smithys always been cool, calm, collected, Thurston said.No matter what the scoreboard shows he doesnt show too much emotion.Every referees different. They show the respect to the captains and youve just got to pick your times to talk to them.Theres no better person in the comp that does that than Smithy. If I get that opportunity I need to take it as well.Thurston has declared himself a certain starter for Saturdays clash, despite a corked calf picked up late in last Saturdays 32-16 win over Gold Coast in Townsville.The playmaker is also backing prop Matt Scott to prove his fitness despite training separately from the team on Wednesday as he continues to recover from a broken finger.I havent spoken to him since he ran out there but he should be there, Thurston said.The Cowboys depart for Melbourne on Thursday and will have their final training session at AAMI Park on Friday.Thurstons men defeated the Storm at the venue in last years finals series but have been beaten twice by their opponents this season.The Queensland and Australia star says theres no doubt about the challenge that lies ahead.Travelling to Melbourne is always a big challenge. Theyve built a fortress down there, he said.Defensively theyre strong, the best in competition.Its the business end of the year and its a good challenge for us to see where were at both physically and mentally. Greedy Williams Jersey . Numbers Game looks into the Canadiens securing the services of Thomas Vanek in a trade with the New York Islanders. The Canadiens Get: LW Thomas Vanek and a conditional fifth-round pick. Nick Chubb Youth Jersey . A forerunning sled crashed into the worker Thursday at the Sanki Sliding Center. The unidentified worker broke both legs and was airlifted to a nearby hospital. http://www.brownsrookiestore.com/Browns-Sheldrick-Redwine-Jersey/ . Lack made 20 saves for his third shutout of the season as the Canucks blanked the St. Louis Blues 1-0 in the first post-Olympic game for both teams night. Denzel Ward Jersey . -- Edmontons Val Sweeting is two wins away from a trip to Winnipeg to play in Canadas Road of the Rings in December. David Njoku Jersey . Self was acquired from the Buffalo Bandits in a trade for Alex Hill midway through last season, and made his debut in Rochester on March 16, 2013.Melbourne Rebels have signed Marika Koroibete on a two-year deal in a cross-town raid on the Melbourne Storm. The 23-year-old winger was the Storms most prolific try-scorer last season, touching down 16 times in the NRL, and will switch codes at the end of the season.Koroibete, capped seven times for Fiji, has scored 39 tries from 57 games with Wests Tigers and Storm since making his NRL debut in 2012. Boasting strength and explosive pace, Koroibete will surely boost a Rebels backline that lacks firepower out wide.The Rebels have become steadily more competitive in Super Rugby since joining the competition in 2011 but have battled to win fans in a city that also hosts the Storm, two professional soccer teams and nine top-flight Australian Rules clubs. Koroibete has won seven caps for Fiji and played in the 2013 Rugby League Woorld Cup Poaching a top-class winger from the NRL was evidence the club had become credible in the local market, the Rebels said.ddddddddddddThe signature of Marika Koroibete is an endorsement of the Rebels growing stature in Melbournes sporting culture and vision to become a world leading rugby club on and off the field, said Rebels managing director Andrew Cox.Koroibete said it was a hard decision to ditch league but the right one for his young family.I played rugby until my late teens so Im very much looking forward to making a rugby career with the Rebels, he said.The Rebels remain in the hunt to make their first playoffs campaign but head to Hamilton for a tough match against the Chiefs on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 4 HD from 8.30am. Also See: Cheika extends Australia deal Hayne welcomed by Cheika Further changes for Super Rugby Follow us @SkySportsRugby ' ' '