It’s the controversial rule which denied Lachlan Galvin Dally M Rookie of the Year honours in 2024. These are the players ineligible through suspension and the rookie who was out of the race before he got to the NRL.
If effort moments are Laurie Daley’s criteria for NSW selection, the Blues coach can no longer ignore South Sydney powerhouse Keaon Koloamatangi. Here’s why Daley has to pick the in-form forward for the series decider.
Benji Marshall needs to pull the trigger on the halves combination of Jarome Luai and Latu Fainu this week, with one Immortal believing the rookie Fainu should be the one to wear the No.7. THE TACKLE
We break down how many penalties and set restarts every side has been awarded and has conceded in 2025 to discover which teams are on the good side of the whistle.
Experts predicted Jarome Luai’s late inclusion in the Blues side for State of Origin II would annoy the Maroons to no end – but an alleged eye-gouge wasn’t in the script. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Immortal Andrew Johns believes the tough Roosters forward Victor Radley needs to be saved from himself after suffering a seventh concussion in four years.
There are two things which can get the NRL’s quiet guy Dylan Edwards yapping – beers and missed tackles. Fatima Kdouh lifts the lid on what makes the NSW star tick – and why you don’t want to tick him off.
Lachlan Galvin’s debut was certainly a hit, but it left many questions unanswered. FATIMA KDOUH analyses where the logjam of playmaking talent fits at Belmore.
NSW teammates have given an incredible insight into the sideline moment Spencer Leniu cemented his place as the state’s chief villain. Watch the footage and hear from his Blues bench partners.
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo said he had a plan A, B and C for prize recruit Lachlan Galvin when he finally debuted for the club. Turns out, it was not what anyone expected.
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