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Paul CrawleySenior Rugby League journalist

Paul Crawley is a senior rugby league journalist for The Daily Telegraph and CODE Sports. A former Sports Editor of both The Daily and Sunday Telegraph, he has reported on the game since the early 1990s. Paul is respected for his strong opinion, analysis and his ability to break the big stories.

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*2022 Pictures of the Year Australia* - SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: The Panthers celebrate with the NRL Premiership Trophy after victory in the 2022 NRL Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels at Accor Stadium on October 02, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Sydneysiders abandon their own to back Broncos

The Penrith Panthers’ unapologetic approach to celebrating their well-earned NRL premiership victories has drawn the ire of fans from rival clubs.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Reece Walsh of the Broncos talks to referee Adam Gee during the round 12 NRL match between Brisbane Broncos and Penrith Panthers at Suncorp Stadium on May 18, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Broncos’ worst nightmare as grand final referee confirmed

Brisbane’s worst statistical referee will make his grand final debut after the NRL overlooked veteran referees Ashley Klein and Gerard Sutton.

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NRL 2023 QF Brisbane Broncos v Melbourne Storm - Reece Walsh. Picture: NRL Photos

The Tackle: Star Bronco is a great rugby league entertainer

It is hard to remember a player who has captivated the imagination of the rugby league public as quickly as Reece Walsh, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.

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NRL brothers, NRLW targets: 19 stars to light-up national carnival

Paul Crawley identifies the young guns who’ll have NRL clubs and player agents on high alert at the Australian Secondary Schools Championships. See the top boys and girls talent.

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NRL Preliminary finals 2023 expert predictions.

Expert predictions: Who will face off in the NRL grand final?

Will the Panthers qualify for their fourth-straight grand final or can the Storm side spoil the party? Can the Broncos end the ‘Wahs’ revolution? See our experts’ preliminary final predictions.

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Tim Sheens (left) and David Furner both got payouts.

Big-money waste: Tigers’ reckless spending an insult to game

Wests Tigers are simply shameless when it comes to financial accountability, splashing the cash like a teenager who got hold of mum or dad’s MasterCard.

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NRL 2023 RD15 Canberra Raiders v New Zealand Warriors - Shaun Johnson, celeb. Picture: NRL Photos

NRL Tackle: Ultimate Warrior deserves Dally M

Shaun Johnson returned to New Zealand with serious questions being asked about his commitment to the game – his form this year has proved the doubters wrong, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.

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CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12: Ben Hunt of the Dragons looks on during round 24 NRL match between South Sydney Rabbitohs and St George Illawarra Dragons at Barlow Park on August 12, 2023 in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)

Crawley Files: Dragons must punt Hunt from captaincy

Ben Hunt and new coach Shane Flangan may have ironed out their differences, but even if the Maroons star stays at the club he cannot be allowed to lead it, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.

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Brisbane Broncos star Adam Reynolds. Picture: NRL Photos

The Tackle: Broncos star continues to embarrass South Sydney

Brisbane’s gain is South Sydney’s pain as the Broncos’ charge to the preliminary final exposed a dud decision from the Rabbitohs once again. Check out all the likes and dislikes from week one of the NRL finals

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Hayne, Turbo, Walsh? Rating the greatest pre-finals fullback runs

It’s uncanny how often a fullback catching fire late in the season ignites a team’s charge to the playoffs. But of all the great runs, who has the best of all time? See Paul Crawley’s rankings.

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