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Dean “Bulldog’” Ritchie has covered rugby league at The Daily Telegraph, and now CODE Sports as well, for 33 years. From the Super League war to NRL grand finals, State of Origin clashes and World Cups, Bulldog has written about the biggest issues in the game and broken many of the most important stories.

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New Manly boss opens up on fixing a divided club

Incoming Manly CEO Tony Mestrov arrives at the club after a week of pride jersey drama. He opens up on bringing the group together, the coach and his on-field plans.

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Rookie who knocked back Gus and Bennett gets his shot

Cronulla’s fresh face has an old name with a third-generation Shark set to make his debut for the club on Saturday.

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Manly Seven banned from Brookie after meeting with police

The Manly Sea Eagles have told the seven stars boycotting the club’s pride jerseys to stay away 4 Pines Park, after a top-level meeting between Manly and NSW Police.

NRL

Manly’s new boss the right man for a crisis

When Manly’s new CEO Tony Mestrov walks into the club to begin his new job on Monday he will enter a fractured club in need of a uniting presence.

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Hasler apologises for Manly’s ‘significant mistake’

An emotional Manly coach Des Hasler has apologised to the LGBTQ movement — and seven of his dissenting players — over the club’s pride jersey fiasco.

NRL

‘We don’t live in Russia’: V’landys responds to pride jumper fiasco

NRL boss Peter V’landys and league legend Phil Gould have weighed into the Manly pride jumper fiasco as the Sea Eagles confirmed a host of players have chosen not to play.

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NRL’s brutal kick in the guts for Wests Tigers

The NRL has spoken out after the Wests Tigers’ controversial last-gasp loss to the Cowboys and it’s a final kick in the guts for Tigers fans.

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Manly’s LGBTIQA pride: Club’s historic 114-year first

Manly will become the first club in rugby league’s 114-year history to wear a pride jersey. See the playing strip here.

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Monday Dog: Tigers linked to Eels reject, Panthers winger

Benji Marshall’s influence at Wests Tigers is having an immediate effect, with the club on the cusp of securing a major signing. Dean Ritchie’s weekend highlights and lowlights.

NRL

Market watch: Bulldog earns reward, Roosters clear decks

Bulldogs forward Raymond Faitala-Mariner has been rewarded for his perseverance after two operations by securing a contract extension at Canterbury.

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