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Peter BadelChief Rugby League Writer

Peter Badel is a six-time award winning journalist who began as a sports reporter in 1998. A best-selling author, ‘Bomber’ has covered five Australian cricket tours and has specialised in rugby league for more than two decades.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Isaiah Papali'i of the Eels makes a break during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Parramatta Eels at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on September 23, 2022 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Reluctant Eel resigned to joining club he doesn’t want to

The will he or won’t he saga surrounding Isaiah Papali’i and the Wests Tigers is finally over. Find out where his future lies and why the ultimate call was made.

Sport

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 01: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck of Auckland during the round nine Bunnings NPC match between Auckland and Taranaki at Eden Park, on October 01, 2022, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Dave Rowland/Getty Images)

Market Watch: RTS addresses ‘whispers’ of NRL return

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has responded to rumours of a rugby league comeback while Eels star Dylan Brown will head to free agency after the grand final. Check out all the latest signing news!

NRL

GF player rankings: How Churchill smokey slipped to No. 14

We’ve ranked every player from 34 to 1 ahead of Sunday’s NRL grand final and there’s a surprise snub for a Dally M and Clive Churchill favourite.

NRL

PENRITH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Nathan Cleary gestures to a team mate during a Penrith Panthers NRL training session at BlueBet Stadium on September 27, 2022 in Penrith, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Cronk’s blueprint for taking down Cleary

Rugby league legend Cooper Cronk was a grand final specialist and he has come up with a game plan for nullifying Penrith Panthers ace Nathan Cleary.

NRL

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 25: James Tamou of the Tigers looks on during the NRL Trial Match between the Sydney Roosters and the Wests Tigers at Central Coast Stadium on February 25, 2022 in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

NRL transfers: Tamou poised for shock retirement backflip

James Tamou is poised to backflip on his retirement plan and continue his career with one of the NRL’s premiership contenders.

NRL

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Shaun Lane and Mitchell Moses of the Eels celebrate winning dthe NRL Preliminary Final match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Parramatta Eels at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on September 23, 2022 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

‘We’re devastated’: Eels confirm GF hardluck story

Parramatta has confirmed one of its key players has failed to prove his fitness to face Penrith in Sunday’s Grand Final, describing the blow as “devastating”.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Referee Ashley Klein signals during the NRL Semi Final match between the Parramatta Eels and the Canberra Raiders at CommBank Stadium on September 16, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Coach takes potshot at refs in cheeky Dally M sledge

Nicho Hynes went home with the Dally M medal around his neck – but the award show’s biggest laugh was saved for a subtle dig at the referees. Here’s everything that happened on the big night.

NRL

Nicho Hynes with his mum and the Dally M medal.

Jail to Dally Ms: Hynes’ beautiful tribute to his mum

Sharks star Nicho Hynes’ emotional night was capped by the appearance of his mother at the Dally M Awards.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Tyson Gamble of the Broncos reacts at full time during the round 25 NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Brisbane Broncos at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on September 03, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Broncos overhaul: Walters farewells 11 players

Nearly a third of Brisbane’s 2022 NRL squad departed this week, giving Kevin Walters a roster that is practically entirely his ahead of a pivotal third season in charge.

Sport

Dally M 2022 guide: ‘Super Six’ contenders revealed

Ben Hunt may be the favourite to claim the NRL’s most sought-after award, but there are several others giving him a run for his money. Here’s everything you need to know.

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