Injured fullback Billy Slater wont physically take part in Melbournes NRL premiership push but the superstar is still helping the Storm.He managed just one game this season because of a shoulder injury and the 33-year-old is no certainty to return in 2017.Slater could be excused for seeking solitude in September, knowing he wont be on the park to help Melbournes bid for their first title since salary cap sanctions.But the 2011 Dally M winner has remained a sounding board for protege Cameron Munster, who looms as a key player in Saturday nights AAMI Park qualifying final between Storm and North Queensland.He knows a lot about the finals stage and I had a bit of a chat to him the other day, Munster said on Wednesday.Just embrace it and just enjoy it - thats pretty much what he said.And just dont take anything for granted.Billys a class player and a freak of a talent, so Im a little bit different to him but Im trying my best to fill that position.Munster covered for Slater in 2015, including the finals series, and has impressed as a regular No.1 for the minor premiers in 2016.He noted Slater had helped him become more comfortable with the added responsibilities.Billy and Adam OBrien, our assistant coach, have helped me a lot with our plays, our structure and that sort of stuff, he said.Munster will need to be at his best to defuse a potent Cowboys side led by gifted playmaker Johnathan Thurston.The 21-year-old, who hails from Rockhampton and was part of the Cowboys development squad before joining the Storm, is still in awe of Thurston.I did look up to him. Hes a really good player and a freak of a talent, so to play against him I still pinch myself every now and then, Munster said.Weve got to be on our game for him and I guess try and minimise his timing and vision.Its going to be very hard because hes one of the best players in the world.Well be trying to put him off his game as much as we can.Melbourne have defeated the Cowboys twice this season but Munster knows that isnt cause for confidence against the reigning premiers.Its a different season, he said.Theyve been really consistent this year. We know were going to have to produce our best performance against them (to win). Jacksonville Jaguars Jerseys . The 31-year-old Spain midfielder hasnt played since Madrid lost in the Copa del Rey final to Atletico Madrid in May due to back and foot injuries. Nick Foles Jersey . P.A. Parenteau scored early in the third period to help the Avs edge Toronto 2-1 on Tuesday night. Cory Sarich also scored for Colorado (3-0-0), which is off to its best ever start. http://www.officialjacksonvillejaguarspro.com/Leonard-fournette-jaguars-jersey/ . Defenceman Yannick Weber scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Canucks breathed a sigh of relief with a 2-1 win on Saturday night. Custom Jacksonville Jaguars Jerseys . Aaron Harrison scored a 22 points for Kentucky (6-1), which has won four in a row following a Nov. 12 loss to current No. 1 Michigan State. Julius Randle overcame a scoreless first half and added his sixth double-double in as many games with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Jalen Ramsey Jersey .Y. -- Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone has drawn on his Syracuse connections once again by hiring Rob Moore to take over as receivers coach. CHICAGO -- Clemmye Owens V had a career-high 26 points, Fred Sims Jr. scored 19 and Chicago State opened its season with a 97-89 win over Division III Illinois Tech on Saturday night.Deionte Simmons added 14 points and gave the Cougars a 90-80 lead on a basket with 2:18 left in the game. The Scarlet Hawks closed it within five points in the final minute but got no closer.Owens made 5 of 6 from 3-point range and Chicago State made 12 of 23. The Cougars forced 200 turnovers while Illinois Tech had a 38-32 edge on the boards.dddddddddddd.Anthony Mosley Jr. had 27 points, Malik Howze scored 26 and Samuel Rarick had 12 points and 15 rebounds. Jake Digiorgio also scored 12.Illinois Tech never led and trailed by 19 in the middle of the second half but had a 14-0 run to close its deficit to 80-75. ' ' '