Bulldogs GM of football Phil Gould has revealed that the club played $1.6 million short on their salary cap in 2024 – a saving that is going to have a big impact in the transfer market for 2025, writes DAVID RICCIO.
An $80,000 development player from Penrith has emerged as the grand final bolter to cover the loss of Melbourne giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona to suspension.
The NRL are on track for another bumper season with Friday’s clash between Melbourne and the Roosters attracting almost two million eyeballs.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona is going to need a miracle at the NRL judiciary if he is to play in the grand final after being slapped with a monster ban for his high tackle on Rooster Lindsay Collins.
The form of Melbourne Storm’s spine is roaring and they flexed their attacking muscle against the Roosters on their way to the big dance. Check out our player ratings and have your say!
The Sharks have suffered a blow on the eve of their preliminary final against the Panthers, with one star ruled out of the must win clash.
While the Panthers are getting a new $300m stadium, the Sharks haven’t been given a cent. Now CEO Dino Mezzatesta has called for urgent government funding, as the club chases history.
Josh Addo-Carr’s time as a Bulldogs player is all but over, after the club granted the winger formal permission to talk with rival clubs.
The Bulldogs have been offered a shock player swap deal for under fire star Josh Addo-Carr, as the NRL comes down hard on the winger over a positive roadside cocaine drug test.
Three victorious NSW Origin stars are in line for Test debuts, while Mal Meninga has a serious selection headache due to the form of a Maroons star in the back-end of the season. See the latest Test selection news.
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