As with any change in leadership there are many unknowns at the Broncos. After a truly dismal season, Kevin Walters picks up where Anthony Seibold left off. But there are some big questions that remain unanswered.
After suriving an early charge from the Sharks, a second-half masterclass from Jack Wighton has guided the Raiders through to grand final re-match with the Roosters. Check out James Phelps’ player ratings.
No doubt about it, the Roosters can bounce back and topple Penrith tonight. But the absence of a key contributor (not named Sonny Bill) is going to make it much more harder, says MATTY JOHNS.
The Bulldogs are being torn down by ambitious personalities each driven by their own unbending belief that they are what is right for the club. You cannot help but be impressed by their magnificent self-belief, says PAUL KENT.
Having dealt with a lot of young playmakers, one thing I know is that we expect too much of them. Luke Brooks has experienced the weight of that. But this season, he looks like a completely different footballer, writes MATTHEW JOHNS.
PETER Beattie has an excellent chance to show his words have substance as chairman of the Australian Rugby League Commission, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
The disparity between the treatment of former Australian captain and original Immortal Bob Fulton and two fans on the hill raises serious questions about the judgment of the NRL leadership, writes PAUL KENT.
WITH a history of losing games and haemorrhaging millions of dollars, if the Titans can’t now make it work on the Gold Coast then the NRL must step in and relocate the club to Brisbane, writes PETER BADEL.
FROM teen superstar to walking reputation, Benji Marshall’s journey through rugby league has been unique. But on his return to Wests Tigers, he’s found a new energy and a new purpose.
PHEW. At last we can forget about those filthy, dirty, rotten cheating cricketers for a few minutes and turn our attention to pure-as-the-driven-snow rugby league, writes Mike Colman.
THE NRL’s supposed punishments for Manly’s salary cap infringements are bizarre and backs up the theory that this tough rhetoric is all about appearances, writes PAUL KENT.
THE NRL will reveal on Monday what punishments the Sea Eagles face over salary cap rorts dating back three years. The penalties will be severe but it isn’t all bad news for Manly fans. PLUS WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS AND LOWLIGHTS.
EELS coach Brad Arthur was sitting up watching videos until 4.30am on Sunday morning. Five long and lonely hours while the rest of us were fast asleep. Here is a man totally absorbed and focused with the job of fixing Parramatta’s season.
YOU can look at records and statistics, but that never tells the complete story, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
Original URL: https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/nrl/opinion/page/173