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Why homeless Eel never cried out for help

Eels legends have revealed their anguish that former teammate Paul Taylor never reached out to ask for help when he was living rough and remember the day he ‘spilt his guts’.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 18: Raiders coach Ricky Stuart looks on during the NRL Trial match between the Sydney Roosters and the Canberra Raiders at Leichhardt Oval on February 18, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Salmon v Stuart: ‘Nothing to do with his autistic daughter’

Penrith’s Panthers grand finalist Jaeman Salmon has spoken out about Ricky Stuart’s “weak-gutted dog” spray and refused to rule out legal action.

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Parramatta Eels Legend Paul Taylor who was a hero of the 1980s-era team but found himself falling on tough times and homeless. He now lives in Labrador ,near the beach.. Picture Glenn Hampson

Heartbreak and redemption: How Eels great rebuilt his life

Paul Taylor was sleeping on the streets, struggling to find food and had a beach towel for his only warmth. Then one chance turned his life around. He reveals his inspiring redemption.

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Panthers trainer Pete Green being escorted from the field by Penrith officials

Kent: What is Penrith hiding? Just release the audio

As Penrith stumbles over which version events best suits them, the club claims audio clears their trainer Pete Green. PAUL KENT asks why can’t the grand finalist release the full, unedited version?

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 30: Tevita Pangai Junior of the Bulldogs runs the ball during the round eight NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Sydney Roosters at Stadium Australia on April 30, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Canterbury coach Ciraldo’s huge TPJ victory

Incoming Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has had his first major win at the Kennel with a star forward making an emotional career call.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13: Harry Grant of Queensland looks to pass 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)

Key recruit: Broncos sign Maroons star’s understudy

The Brisbane Broncos have added depth to the club’s most troublesome position. Latest NRL transfer news.

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Ezi Magbegor is having a big game for the Opals at both ends of the floor.

Ezi does it: Heroes everywhere but Magbegor is Opals’ saviour

Ezi Magbegor produced the most important performance of her international career as the Opals withstood a physical Canada to claim a vital win in a rollercoaster. HOW IT HAPPENED

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Mitch moses forward pass bunker admission

Eels star breaks silence on forward pass controversy

The NRL’s head of football declared it was a forward pass, and now the man at the centre of the drama has weighed in.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Latrell Mitchell of the Rabbitohs looks on after the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Accor Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

The secret injury behind Latrell’s prelim no-show

The reason behind Latrell Mitchell’s disappointing performance in South Sydney’s devastating defeat to Penrith can be revealed.

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Head Coach of the North Melbourne Kangaroos Brad Scott speaks to the media at a press conference at Arden Street Oval, North Melbourne, Sunday, May 26, 2019. Scott has resigned as head coach. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

Bombers coaching twist as club targets Scott

Essendon are said to be preparing a pitch for Brad Scott but word is there’s one appointment they have to lock in before the ex-North coach considers a move.

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