Jack de Belin
- Analysis
- NRL 2024
No-fault stand-down policy isn’t perfect, but NRL has little alternative
You can argue the stand-down rules are neither an effective deterrent nor a fair punishment – but that’s not the point of them.
- Darren Kane
Latest
- Opinion
- NRL 2024
No fault? Hardly. Why NRL needs to stand down contentious policy
The rule has never been perfect or even fair; nor has it changed player behaviour. It was a stop-gap reaction to an emergency. Five years on, its purpose has been served and it deserves retirement.
- Malcolm Knox
- Analysis
- NRL 2024
De Belin family’s fury after perjury charge
The Dragons star’s parents and sister have lashed out at the police who investigated his case.
- Danny Weidler
De Belin to play for Papua New Guinea in end-of-year Tests
The Dragons forward has decided to play for the Kumuls despite last year appearing to close the door on ever representing PNG, saying he would “feel like a bit of a fraud”.
- Scott Bailey
Dragons weigh up rare hip-drop judiciary fight for de Belin
The controversial tackle has been in the headlines all year, but few have been willing to challenge it at the judiciary. But St George Illawarra might buck the trend.
- Adam Pengilly
‘He’s told us he’s all in’: Why Dragons players are backing Hunt as captain
St George Illawarra fans were angry with the side and Ben Hunt after being mauled by the Sharks, but the players insist their No.7 is still the best option as skipper.
- Christian Nicolussi
Rivals ready to ramp up Hunt pursuit as de Belin eyes one-club deal
The Dragons skipper is on the radar of several cashed up NRL clubs while teammate is in talks to finish his career at St George Illawarra.
- Dan Walsh
‘Would be a good story’: Why Jack de Belin refuses to give up on Origin return
At 32, Jack de Belin is backing himself to return to his best football at the Dragons, and refusing to give up on a NSW Blues return.
- Christian Nicolussi
‘First NSW player picked’: De Belin’s praise for Dragons teammate
As Jack de Belin prepares to face former teammates Paul Vaughan and Matt Dufty, the powerhouse forward made a point of praising the efforts of Tariq Sims.
- Christian Nicolussi, Caden Helmers and Dan Walsh
Detective involved in Jack de Belin rape case under internal investigation
The Wollongong detective was strongly criticised for his conduct in the investigation but the District Court judge Andrew Haesler ultimately allowed the case to proceed.
- Roy Masters
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