Don’t muck us around! How to play contract game
The Raiders have taught the Broncos a valuable lesson in how to run a football club, and handle powerful player managers, with their astute handling of the John Bateman contract saga.
Opinion
McGuire’s mystery exit still haunts Broncos
Losing Andrew McCullough, James Roberts and Kodi Nikorima was a concern for Brisbane, but nothing compares to the unsanswered questions around Josh McGuire’s sudden departure, PETER BADEL writes.
Broncos in crisis: Is Seibold in denial?
A year ago league Immortal Andrew Johns tipped the Broncos, on the strength of their roster, to win the premiership. Now they’re in the most troubled state of their history. And the answer why is worrying, PAUL KENT writes.
Damning poll: Have Broncos fans had enough of Seibold?
Angry Brisbane supporters need some convincing as to whether besieged coach Anthony Seibold should stay on at the helm of the struggling club in damaging poll as trouble lurks below surface, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
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Embarrassing oversight in NRL magic round plan
RUGBY league’s desire to bring all 16 teams to Suncorp Stadium next May is a great idea – but the booking clash was a cringing stuff up, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
What’s the problem with DCE?
DALY Cherry-Evans is a talented footballer, he’s intelligent and polite and he hasn’t brought the game into disgrace. So what is it about the Manly captain that rugby league fans don’t like?
Nothing to choose between two good men
COMPARING Cooper Cronk and James Maloney is like judging Tom Cruise against Jack Nicholson. One polished and perfect, the other wearing a smart-arse smile. Yet the pair’s differences are their greatest strengths, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
Monday Buzz: Weekend highlights, lowlights
JARRYD Hayne’s two-try comeback, the player Kevin Walters can’t ignore for Queensland, Manly’s $10m problem and more — check out the talking points from another big weekend in sport.
Monday Buzz: NRL ignores plea to end refs crisis
TWO weeks ago at the NRL chief executives’ conference, the most respected voice in the room started a conversation about the standard of refereeing this season. Sadly, Todd Greenberg didn’t listen.
Tallis: Time running out for Bellamy
ON Saturday, Craig Bellamy said he is still weighing up his options between Melbourne and Brisbane. The sooner he makes his mind up, the better for everybody, writes GORDEN TALLIS.
Johns: What you missed in Origin I
WEDNESDAY night’s State of Origin opener was a big win for the Blues and a fascinating game of football. MATTY JOHNS looks at the players and moments that made the game.
Origin Buzz: ‘Thanks Todd, you listened’
PHIL “Buzz” Rothfield gives his take as a new era dawns for New South Wales with Brad Fittler’s ‘Baby Blues’ defeating Queensland 22-12.
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