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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 27: Jack Bird passes the ball during a Brisbane Broncos NRL training session at Red Hill on February 27, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
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Injured Broncos star on Bulldogs’ radar

Having already signed Nick Cotric, the Bulldogs are now considering an approach to an injury-prone Broncos star to switch to Belmore next year. PLUS: why South Sydney featured as a highlight despite defeat.

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Jubilant Queensland State of Origin RL team with coach Paul "Fatty" Vautin after winning second game at MCG and the 1995 series.   Sport / Rugby League / Teams

Show them what we’re made of

ADVERSITY has been a tremendous ally for Queensland over the years in State of Origin football. In fact, it has provided us with some of our finest hours in Maroon.

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Daly Cherry-Evans talks to media. The Queensland State of Origin side meeting fans at Hervey Bay for the teams Fan Day.  Pic Peter Wallis

What DCE must prove to Queensland

DALY Cherry-Evans has answered the call. But while the Manly skipper could win Origin III for the Maroons, he will find winning back the trust of Queensland a much tougher task, writes PETER BADEL.

Blues
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 23:  Jason Taumalolo of Tonga runs the ball during the 2018 Pacific Test Invitational match between Tonga and Samoa at Campbelltown Sports Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Change Origin eligibility to bring back X-Factor

IS State of Origin still the big deal it once was? This week’s ratings will be telling but Phil Rothfield has a left-field solution to reinvigorate the game’s showpiece event and it may involve Jason Taumalolo.

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Is the 2018 top eight locked in?

Is the NRL ladder locked in? Perhaps not…

THE Warriors are looking the wobbliest of all top eight contenders after a terrible performance against the Panthers. If the Raiders or the Wests Tigers can string some wins together, the race for the finals is back on again. LIVE BLOG 1:30PM

NRL
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 08:  Tevita Pangai of the Broncos runs the ball during the round 17 NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Brisbane Broncos at Cbus Super Stadium on July 8, 2018 in Gold Coast, Australia.  (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Broncos Origin-proof player roster

A 34-0 win for the Broncos in their often unsuccessful month of July underlines how well they have Origin-proofed their player roster. Here’s this week’s NRL likes and dislikes.

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Teams
Daly Cherry-Evans is seen during a Queensland Maroons team training session at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort on the Gold Coast, Thursday, July 5, 2018. Queensland are in camp to prepare for game three of the 2018 State of Origin series against the NSW Blues. (AAP Image/Glenn Hunt) NO ARCHIVING

NRL Daily: Suddenly, everyone loves DCE

DALY Cherry-Evans’ charm offensive launched at the Maroons’ game three camp shows no sign of abating as the misunderstood playmaker tries to make his return count — rolling rugby league coverage.

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How rugby league is killing itself.

How the NRL is slowly killing rugby league

THIS weekend’s NRL round has been ravaged by an Origin dead rubber and none of the clubs are complaining about the sub-par matches being served up to fans. But when the Denver Test tried to promote the game to a new audience NRL clubs screamed bloody murder. And so the game dies… slowly.

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