Matty Johns: Whistleblower leaked private Demetriou chat
Late last week a sensitive conversation between Jason Demetriou and a player was leaked to the media. For the whistleblower, it was mission accomplished, another nail in the coach’s coffin.
Opinion
Jennings saga: Rugby league has let me down again
The stance over Michael Jennings’ NRL return by people in power is deeply upsetting and will continue unless there’s a serious change in attitude towards women, PAMELA WHALEY writes.
Kent: Secret Bennett meetings doomed Demetriou’s Souths reign
While Jason Demetriou was busy running training sessions, he was missing clandestine get-togethers deliberately held away from Rabbitohs players that may still be affecting the coach, PAUL KENT writes.
Kent: Tigers legend Keith Barnes and his unfortunate premiership quirk
Keith Barnes, the legendary Balmain Tiger who passed away on Monday, owns one of the most heartbreaking statistics in rugby league. But, PAUL KENT writes, it never fazed one of the game’s true gentle men.
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Buzz: Walsh v Teddy, history shows captain’s time almost up
A Kangaroos jersey is like a baggy green cap with loyalty and long service respected. But you also can’t ignore the young guns coming through, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Broncos believer: Why I bought NRL grand final tickets
As a lifelong Brisbane fan, I’m prepared to put my neck out to declare that the Broncos will be there on October 1. Veteran News Corp journalist Steve Zemek outlines why he is putting his money where his mouth is.
How Origin will help predict NRL 2023 premiership winner
What makes up a premiership team? As DAVID RICCIO discovers, most of the NRL’s 17 clubs are lacking the key ingredient needed to be a true contender.
The Tackle: Gus forced to eat words on Broncos take-down
Phil Gould will have to rethink his assertion that the Broncos don’t have the defensive mettle to win the premiership, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
Buzz: The big question mark hanging over Hynes
When you win a Dally M Medal by a record margin and then sign a $1 million-a-year contract you’re expected to play like a superstar, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Why Panthers are the best team of the NRL era
The Melbourne Storm were good, the early Broncos even better – but no team of the modern rugby league era can hold a candle to the Panthers, writes BRENT READ.
Crisis talks: Sheens snubbed from emergency Tigers meeting
Wests Tigers have called an emergency meeting between warring recruitment manager Scott Fulton and Benji Marshall – and there will be one noticeable absentee.
Origin Tackle: True hero of Maroons’ series victory
He may not have won the Wally Lewis medal, but there was one player who stood above both packs this series, writes Paul Crawley. ORIGIN LIKES AND DISLIKES.
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