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Storm
Club leading race to sign NRL’s hottest signature
Five clubs are chasing the signature of Brandon Smith but one believes it is leading the pack – and it’s not just down to money.
Smith can earn more than money at the Roosters
The Titans and Dolphins are willing to throw wads of cash to sign Brandon Smith, the Roosters offer something more valuable than mere money.
Details of Mahoney’s date with Dogs revealed
Canterbury supremo Phil Gould has spoken about the sensitive negotiations with Reed Mahoney after the Eels hooker was spotted being wined and dined by Dogs officials this week.
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Uncomfortable hypocrisy behind NRL’s Folau ban
A stunning 85 per cent of fans believe Israel Folau should be welcomed back the NRL — even if the game’s leaders disagree. But how can that be, when players guilty of domestic violence are welcomed back, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
Why Cronk crushes Smith in popularity stakes
Like his former skipper at the Melbourne Storm, Cooper Cronk owns a record like no few others in the modern era. So why is one so revered while the other is villainised?
Why Cronk brushed Storm semi for All Blacks
For so long Cooper Cronk has been the NRL’s symbol of the perfect planner, so his decision to watch the All Blacks in the World Cup over Melbourne’s semi-final came as a shock to teammate Luke Keary.
Domination the only thing on Taukeiaho’s mind
Sio Siua Taukeiaho does it while he’s brushing his teeth, when he’s driving the car or taking a shower. He sees himself bossing the field and making mincemeat of Melbourne Storm’s monsters.
Smith wary of Roosters’ blitz
Melbourne defensive structure is legend — but it will count for little if the Storm can’t stop the Roosters from racing out of the blocks in Saturday night’s preliminary final at the SCG.
Teams named: Full preliminary finals squads
South Sydney’s preparations have taken a hit with James Roberts only a “50/50” chance of facing Canberra, while star forward Cameron Murray is also in doubt. FULL TEAM NEWS AND CHANGES
Baffled Bellamy hits out at Smith’s haters
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has come out in strong defence of captain Cameron Smith, with the Storm mentor perplexed as to why the NRL great continues to be slammed by the rugby league public.
Cold-hearted Cronk ready for Stormy exit
Cooper Cronk has been preparing for his NRL retirement all year, so even the emotion of having to take down the club he spent 14 seasons with won’t faze the Roosters’ serial winner.
How AFL nobodies took down NRL blockbuster
As the NRL grapples with concerns over the effect of refereeing controversies, the GWS Giants‘ brilliant victory over Collingwood has given the AFL a huge ratings win against rugby league.
Kent: NRL can’t have it both ways
Graham Annesley explained why it was right to sin bin Jake Trbojevic for grabbing Dane Gagai because that’s the rules. But for some in the game, the rules will never be good enough, writes PAUL KENT.
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