Flirting with Bunnies will go down like a lead balloon at Roosters
Brandon Smith has added a fresh and explosive chapter to the book of feuds between the Rabbitohs and Roosters after publicly batting his eyelids at Wayne Bennett, writes BRENT READ.
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Johns: Brown deal latest in 20 years of Knights’ mismanagement
Newcastle’s mega-deal with Dylan Brown will result in 12 months of scrutiny for the playmaker, but it is the Knights administration that should be put under the blowtorch, writes MATTY JOHNS.
The Tackle: Why Dragons pie thrower should be banned
If the alleged culprits of the meat pie throw at the Dragons vs Bulldogs game are found to have breached the spectator code of conduct, the NRL should ban the fans from future games. FATIMA KDOUH has that and more in The Tackle.
Read: Proof Ponga can’t carry the Knights on his own
The Newcastle Knights may have got the points on Friday night, but their lack of backline polish was exposed against the Wests Tigers, writes Brent Read.
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Buzz: Proof NRL’s high tackle ‘crackdown’ denial is a load of rubbish
The NRL hates us using the word crackdown, but there is no denying the cold, hard facts. PHIL ROTHFIELD reveals the sharp spike in sin-bins for high tackle offences.
Latrell has two choices – one of them is the sack
South Sydney have backed Latrell Mitchell to the hilt – often at their own expense – but their patience has now worn thin. The superstar must repay their faith or head to the farm for good, writes BRENT READ.
Matty Johns: Cleary crutch exposes flaws in Panthers’ game plan
One of the keys to Penrith’s great success has been dealing with the loss of Nathan Cleary for stints before finals. MATTY JOHNS reveals why, in 2024, the halfback’s absence is exposing hidden cracks.
‘Bears are in!’: The words I have waited 25-years to hear
The Bears might be league’s perennial, trophy-starved underdogs, but this ranks as one of the most incredible comeback stories in the history of Australian sport. And lifelong fan BEN HORNE still can’t quite believe it.
Revealed: Bulldogs secretly assembling dossier of referee blunders
Canterbury are frustrated with Gerard Sutton, and while they won’t publicly slam the referee, some at the club are keeping a dossier of his alleged blunders during Bulldogs matches.
Bulldog’s Bite: It’s time for the NRL to break golden rule
Golden point is for fans, broadcasters and viewers – not the exhausted players – which is why the NRL must reward teams that play in extra time, even when they lose, writes DEAN RITCHIE.
‘Bad losers, bad winners’: Fan fury after Origin classic
There were cheers, tears, biffs and the usual claims of bias. The Origin decider had it all. HAVE YOUR SAY
Johns: Crichton tasked with silencing Walsh/Ponga double act
If anyone can stop the attacking geniuses of Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga down their favoured left side, it’s Stephen Crichton. Matty Johns analyses the key battles that will decide State of Origin game three.
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