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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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Sport Con: Coach’s fiery exchange with young gun

One of the Titans’ brightest prospects has copped a grilling from coach Justin Holbrook while Storm star Cameron Munster has made a significant decision.

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I will not fail: Demetriou’s message to Souths haters

Snubbed by Brisbane, Jason Demetriou is set to make his first grade coaching debut against the Broncos and has shot down detractors forecasting a South Sydney downfall.

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MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 26: Keenan Palasia of the Broncos runs the ball during the NRL Trial match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Brisbane Broncos at BB Print Stadium on February 26, 2022 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

The truth behind Bronco’s $800k sacrifice

It was a deal that sent his head spinning – go south and earn up to $1 million – but Keenan Palasia turned it down and signed a one-year deal to stay at the Broncos. HERE’S WHY!

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Expert predictions: Does anyone think the Broncos can play finals?

Are the Broncos on the way up or set for another year of disappointment? We asked 17 experts for their top eights to see if anyone is predicting finals.

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NRL 2021 RD24 Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs - Latrell Mitchell. Picture: NRL Photos

‘Scary’ Latrell to become king of the comp

The most influential coach of the past 35-years has declared South Sydney’s Latrell Mitchell will dominate the 2022 NRL competition. Here’s how.

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NRL and ex Nth Qld Cowboys rugby league player, Johnathan Thurston at his home in Rowes Bay, Townsville, with daughter Lillie 4yo. Picture scott.radford chisholm

Thurston: Why I’m back to save the Cowboys

North Queensland’s greatest ever, Johnathan Thurston, has revealed why he’s back at the Cowboys and his vision to return them back to the top of the NRL.

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‘F*** he can hit’: Tszyu 3.0 turns on power exhibition

After a six-year hiatus to study architecture, Nikita Tszyu swapped angles for brutal blows as he delivered a promising first glimpse of his pugilistic ability.

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How Reynolds was sold the Queensland dream

The Broncos knew they needed strengthen their spine and on-field leadership and Adam Reynolds ticked every box, but the trick was luring the Rabbitohs star out of Sydney.

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Transfer news: Dolphins miss out on yet another star

Wayne Bennett will have to look elsewhere for an experienced playmaker after a future 300-game player insisted he was unlikely to ever leave the club he’s played with for the last 10 years.

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Sport Con: Broncos boss can pocket extra $250k

Brisbane’s annual report reveals that chief executive Dave Donaghy could pocket a mega bonus. Plus, the Broncos have made an excellent financial recovery.

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