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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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Dean Ritchie

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Rat in the ranks: Dragons’ warning for ‘deceitful’ leaker

The Dragons chairman and a premiership hero have issued a severe warning to the playing group after sensitive information involving Anthony Griffin was leaked to the media.

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Modern greats snubbed in Dragons’ team of century

Only one modern day player makes the cut and there are plenty of other surprises in the Dragons’ rugby league team of the century. See full squad

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Hasler questions Dragons’ two-for-one penalty deal

Manly couldn’t do anything right while the Dragons, seemingly, couldn’t do anything wrong, on a night in which the only thing more lopsided than the penalty count was the scoreboard.

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Casualty ward: Dragons star to miss run home

The Dragons will be without one of their most powerful ball-runners for the run to the finals, while the Sharks have suffered a big blow to their backline.

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NRL teams: Sea Eagles rocked by double Covid blow

Manly have suffered a major blow ahead of their crucial clash against the Dragons, while the Roosters have made a big call on Luke Keary. Find out who’s in and who’s out for Round 19.

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Brutal decision Benji must make to rebuild basket case

These are the burning issues facing the Tim Sheens and Benji Marshall coaching combo — starting with one crucial cut to the playing roster.

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PENRITH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 01: Victor Radley of the Roosters reacts during the round 16 NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the Sydney Roosters at BlueBet Stadium on July 01, 2022 in Penrith, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Monday Dog: Proof Origin means more to Qld than NSW

I get sick and tired of hearing how Queensland ‘understand Origin’ and NSW doesn’t but recent decisions from two Blues stars may have changed my mind. Dean Ritchie’s highlights and lowlights.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13: Cameron Murray of the Blues is assisted by Dr Nathan Gibbs after sustaining a injury during game three of the State of Origin Series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on July 13, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Radical back-up ban to save battered Origin stars

The days of the NRL’s best players backing up for their clubs after bruising State of Origin matches could be numbered.

NRL

Low blow: Junior refs’ boss slams soft ‘Cheese’ ban

A prominent grassroots refereeing official has blasted Brandon Smith’s suspension, claiming the Storm star should have been banned for more than three games for his ‘cheating’ ref slur.

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Tigers’ baffling Benji deal biggest gamble in NRL history

There’s no other way to say it — Wests Tigers appointing Benji Marshall for five years is among the biggest coaching risks in rugby league’s modern era, writes DEAN RITCHIE.

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