Bennett puts Bunnies’ critics in their place
South Sydney hasn’t received the credit it deserves for reaching four straight preliminary finals, according to super coach Wayne Bennett.
Sea Eagles
Label Hasler’s Sea Eagles won’t cop
Manly has been criticised for being ‘flat track bullies’, but Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler is confident his side can grind its way to victory over South Sydney in Friday’s preliminary final.
Pressure Gauge: Cherry-Evans owes the Sea Eagles
Torn apart by the Melbourne Storm in week one of the finals, now it’s the time for Daly Cherry-Evans to deliver, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
Is it now or never for South Sydney?
They say there’s always next year – but sometimes there isn’t. Find out the chances of your club taking home the trophy – not just for this year, but for the years to come.
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Dogs target Manly star as priority signing
Canterbury’s struggle to score points has been one of the defining factors of Dean Pay’s battling reign — but the Bulldogs have their sights on a player who could make an immediate difference.
Matty Johns: Manly maestro has Sea Eagles soaring
Despite the coach’s best intentions, there is no concealing Manly’s premiership quality anymore. And the Sea Eagles’ rise is entirely down to Des Hasler’s ability to get the best out of each of his players, writes MATTY JOHNS.
NRL Round 20: Full squads, changes
Sam Burgess and Andrew Fifita are big inclusions but the likes of Tevita Pangai Jnr and Sio Siua Taukeiaho are out.
The hidden truth referees can’t explain
We’ve crunched the numbers on penalty counts for every NRL team and come up with some troubling statistics that referees simply cannot account for
Casualty ward: Star Warrior could miss rest of season
The Roosters’ push for back-to-back NRL premierships has hit a hurdle, while the Warriors face losing star back-rower Tohu Harris for the remainder of the year.
DCE desperate to keep Manly under the radar
Des Hasler and Daly Cherry-Evans are hell bent on keeping the Manly premiership hype from getting out of control but how long can they keep the lid on?
Early Mail: Knights axe trio, TPJ replacement named
The Knights have absolutely carved up their side for the upcoming round. Get the full teams lowdown here.
Kent: Is consistency too much to ask for?
Anyone who has followed the trials and tribulations of Jake Trbojevic and Nick Cotric can see the match review committee has lost its way and this starts at the top, writes PAUL KENT.
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