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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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The Tackle: Gus forced to eat words on Broncos take-down

Phil Gould will have to rethink his assertion that the Broncos don’t have the defensive mettle to win the premiership, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Matthew Lodge of the Roosters walks onto the field during the round eight NRL match between Sydney Roosters and St George Illawarra Dragons at Allianz Stadium on April 25, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

The Lodge red flag that Robbo missed

CRAWLEY FILES: The common theme around the league is that the Roosters’ troubles started with recruitment and retention, with one signing proving telling in the club’s disastrous season.

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Logo cover-up: Players’ dramatic move to erase NRL

The players’ war with the NRL has taken a shock turn, with the game’s stars “escalating our action as a playing group” in their protest over the collective bargaining agreement.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 21: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak of the Warriors ands Albert Hopoate of the Raiders contest the ball during the round 21 NRL match between the Warriors and the Raiders at Go Media Stadium on July 21, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

The Tackle: Rotten call sums up decaying NRL Bunker

The Bunker’s decision in the context of a one-point loss is potentially season-defining if the Raiders end up missing out on the top four. Round 21 likes and dislikes.

Roosters

Who should play fullback: James Tedesco and Joey Manu?

Roosters set for second ruthless Pearce-Cronk moment?

A disastrous season could lead to one of the biggest decisions in the Roosters’ history. We dissect what has gone wrong for Trent Robinson’s star-studded roster this year – and what will be done to fix it.

NRL

The 18 players who will decide 2023 NRL premiership

With seven rounds of the regular NRL season remaining, Paul Crawley identifies the 18 most influential money men on the run to the finals.

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Eel cops huge whack, Dolphins win big at NRL judiciary

The Eels have taken a big hit at the judiciary with a star winger set to miss an extended period, while it’s better news for Dolphins fans. Get the latest NRL judiciary news here.

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Eels players blatantly offside against the Titans.

The Tackle: Shocking double standard robs Titans

Just a week after being penalised in golden point, the Titans have found themselves on the other side of a dubious call which decided their game against Parramatta. See all the Round 20 likes and dislikes.

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Origin series ratings: Only two Blues as Maroons flood top 10

We’ve ranked every player from State of Origin 2023 and just two Blues – including a returning star who played just one game – cracked a top 10 flooded with Maroons.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 21: Lindsay Collins of the Maroons celebrates victory following game two of the State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on June 21, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Origin Tackle: True hero of Maroons’ series victory

He may not have won the Wally Lewis medal, but there was one player who stood above both packs this series, writes Paul Crawley. ORIGIN LIKES AND DISLIKES.

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