Norton accepted a temporary job in Perth leaving the Blues with big shoes to fill.

Poor disposal on Saturday from the Blues saw them handing over the ball to The Rock time and time again meaning Blues forwards barely got a handle on the ball.

Coleambally spectators commented that they were missing Norton, who was voted best on field for three consecutive games and was still sitting atop the ‘Player of the Year’ leader-board with 12 votes after Round 6.

Coleambally has lost another key player in Graham O’Connell, who is recovering from a hamstring injury.