Five most underrated players in the NRL
THE unsung heroes. The toilers who fly under the radar but who always hold a special place in rugby league fans’ hearts. Here’s five of most underrated players running around in the NRL.
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We’re not cap cheats: Sea Eagles
MANLY Sea Eagles owner Scott Penn is hoping two years of turmoil can be finally put to bed this week when the club hands over its response to the NRL’s salary cap investigation.
Langlands a legend among Immortals
GRAEME Langlands was so revered among his peers he was often labelled with the “best to lace on a boot” tag. But Changa struggled to emulate his on-field heroics away from the pitch.
‘Best all-round player I’ve ever seen’
EVERYONE remembers the sidestep. Bob Fulton certainly remembers the famous step but says there was much more to Graeme ‘Changa’ Langlands’ game.
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Rogers’ rugby warning for code-hopper Barba
BEN Barba’s manager has left the NRL door open if his French rugby experiment fails, but dual international Mat Rogers says he could be back soon.
Roosters unveil new $2.2m jersey
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Million-dollar winner of Barba defection
ONE door may have closed, but another door has opened as Cronulla Sharks put forward one of the richest deals in the club’s history to secure one of its Test stars.
Sharks to put bite in premiership defence
CRONULLA forward Jayson Bukuya says the premiers will be insistent of maintaining a high standard when they play the Broncos in a pre-season trial.
Farah no certainty for No.9 jersey
SOUTH Sydney’s star recruit Robbie Farah’s club debut in the Charity Shield will determine if he starts the NRL season in the No. 9 jersey.
Snake’s desperate attempt to save NRL career
A CHRONIC knee injury has long threatened to end Brett Stewart’s playing days, but the champion fullback is refusing to give in after returning to training.
Foran’s New Year’s resolution in tatters
KIERAN Foran’s hopes of being cleared to play for the Warriors in round one appear slim, with the NRL hesitant to give him the green light to return.
Clubs issue final ultimatum to Grant
JOHN Grant has until Tuesday to save his job – or face the humiliation of being dumped as ARL Commission chairman at a historic Emergency General Meeting.
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