Boot scrubbing, long showers and teeth brushing. Former Raider Joe Picker has revealed the bizarre superstition he adhered to before every match during his NRL career in this week’s edition of Sports Confidential.
An absolutely gutted Ricky Stuart took one question in his press conference before the pain of reflecting on Canberra’s loss proved too much.
John Bateman apologised for breaking down while Raiders coach Ricky Stuart took just one question from the media after a crushing defeat.
The Melbourne Storm had one foot in the NRL Grand Final before a bunker call left the door open for Canberra despite an insane ambush.
CANBERRA great Terry Campese holds the unofficial mantle as the highest single game scorer in NRL SuperCoach history with an enormous performance against Penrith in 2008.
IVAN Cleary may be spared a selection headache for another week with injured recruit Josh Reynolds unable to confirm his return date.
AHEAD of his return match against the Sydney Roosters, Mitchell Pearce proved what an asset he already is for his new club Newcastle.
KNIGHTS utility Jamie Buhrer was unable to overcome a foot injury he picked up against the Sea Eagles in round one and is out for Sunday’s clash against the Raiders.
NEWCASTLE co-captain Jamie Buhrer is out with a minor foot injury in the Knights’ clash against the Raiders.
THE story of little-known Manly five-eighth Lachlan Croker begins a few years ago at the bar of the Crookwell Hotel-Motel.
NRL punters are hot for the Dragons’ premiership chances, Proctor’s squirrel grip just between friends, Cleary Snr and Jnr set to get grilled and the Roosters find a new home.
ROUND two team lists have delivered a host of changes with frustrated coaches wielding the axe following an underwhelming opening week. EVERY TEAM HERE:
LAST year’s runner-up Michael Carayannis grabbed the lead after a difficult opening round. Check out our experts’ selections for round two plus their no brainers, upsets and coin tosses.
PAUL Gallen owners faced an anxious wait but their man will start for Cronulla this week. Tune into the SuperCoach NRL Countdown Show from 6.30pm to find out.
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