Why Hook’s Moneyball will reignite Dragons
Burning Questions: Bargain-buying Dragons have a great chance of not only making the bookies eat their prohibitive odds but also making plenty of noise as a finals contender.
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Buzz: NFL shows solution to schedule, injury mess
Clubs are angry with the 2022 NRL draw, and players are stretched to breaking – but there is a way to fix it. Buzz’s weekly highlights and lowlights.
New recruits, new tactics: Griffin’s grand plan for Dragons
Poor recruitment and retention have plagued the Dragons for over a decade. But Anthony Griffin has taken a fresh approach and it’s starting to pay dividends.
Business tycoon lifts lid on Dragons’ $11.5m snub
Self-made millionaire Paul Smith thought he had a deal to buy the St George Illawarra Dragons in 2018 but the Sydney Kings owner reveals how it all fell apart.
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‘Toughest ever’ Raiders legend loses cancer battle
The rugby league world is in mourning following the death of one of the toughest players of the modern era — with champion Canberra Raiders forward Quentin Pongia passing away aged 48.
Kent: De Belin ruling allows NRL to plan for future
The Federal Court’s decision to uphold the NRL’s no-fault stand down policy should be the dawn of a new era for the game where the complacency of the past is left behind writes PAUL KENT.
How de Belin learned his fate
Half of Jack de Belin’s St George Illawarra teammates were in the air when news broke that the NSW representative would not be lining up for the Dragons any time soon.
De Belin: I am innocent, I will continue to defend
NRL star Jack de Belin remains suspended after he lost a legal bid to overturn his playing ban for rape charges. De Belin says he is “very disappointed” and maintains he will “vigorously defend the single charge.”
Field feels the need for feed and speed
After force-feeding himself all summer to try and bulk up, Dragons livewire Jai Field is back in first grade and has lost none of his speed.
‘We want closure’: D-Day arrives for de Belin and NRL
D-Day has arrived for Jack de Belin on Friday, but the fight over the NRL’s contentious no-fault stand down rules could rage for weeks, if not months.
D-Day looms for De Belin and NRL
At 4pm Friday, Jack de Belin will learn his fate and Peter Beattie and Todd Greenberg will front the press, in what league insiders are dubbing one of the most important moments in the game’s history.
Panthers tipped to break slump
After a horror month the Panthers are attracting support to return to the winner’s circle and there is little love for the Eels following their thrashing last week.
Meninga: Maroons must move on from Smith
Queensland’s dummy-half conundrum all hinges on Daly Cherry-Evans and if he is available for Game One. But the bottom line is Cameron Smith isn’t coming back, writes MAL MENINGA.
Casualty Ward: Johnston gone, Allan shifts back
Rabbitoh Alex Johnston is set for a stint on the sidelines, opening up the fullback role for a gun rookie, while Canberra flyer Jordan Rapana will also miss plenty of action. Latest on a bumper casualty ward from Magic Round.
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