NSW coach Laurie Daley faces several tough selection calls ahead of State of Origin I. But, as DAVID RICCIO explains, Brian To’o must be one of eight changes to the victorious Blues team of last year.
It’s never a good idea to upset Broncos coach Michael Maguire – especially when he’s under pressure. Inside the explosive 15-minute phone call to address Brisbane’s pre-game Sydney Harbour cruise.
There can be one thing worse than a heavy penalty and that’s a light one. But if Ezra Mam is to shake the murky narrative trailing his every move, the Broncos must throw him into the fire.
More people are watching the NRL than ever before, but it has been unwatchable in recent weeks. It’s time to get rid of the sin bin for foul play, writes BRENT READ.
GWS are a sporting club that no other franchise in Australia would want to be right now, a club struggling for a pulse up against a thriving NRL and dealing with a wholly avoidable scandal, writes David Riccio.
St George Illawarra’s open pursuit of Clint Gutherson risks giving the Dragons’ wantaway star Ben Hunt all the ammunition he needs in his own battle against the club, writes BRENT READ.
Phil Rothfield’s Top 50 NRL players for 2024 is littered with the game’s highest paid players, but four million-dollar men from the Rich 100 failed to make the cut. See the full Top 50 and have your say.
“It’s you not us’’ was the cry when Anthony Seibold was effectively shown the door in Brisbane. Maybe, ROBERT CRADDOCK writes, it was the Broncos all along.
The NRL hates us using the word crackdown, but there is no denying the cold, hard facts. PHIL ROTHFIELD reveals the sharp spike in sin-bins for high tackle offences.
South Sydney have backed Latrell Mitchell to the hilt – often at their own expense – but their patience has now worn thin. The superstar must repay their faith or head to the farm for good, writes BRENT READ.
One of the keys to Penrith’s great success has been dealing with the loss of Nathan Cleary for stints before finals. MATTY JOHNS reveals why, in 2024, the halfback’s absence is exposing hidden cracks.
The Bears might be league’s perennial, trophy-starved underdogs, but this ranks as one of the most incredible comeback stories in the history of Australian sport. And lifelong fan BEN HORNE still can’t quite believe it.
Canterbury are frustrated with Gerard Sutton, and while they won’t publicly slam the referee, some at the club are keeping a dossier of his alleged blunders during Bulldogs matches.
Golden point is for fans, broadcasters and viewers – not the exhausted players – which is why the NRL must reward teams that play in extra time, even when they lose, writes DEAN RITCHIE.
Original URL: https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/nrl/opinion/page/5