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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Shaun Lane and Dylan Brown of the Eels celebrate after winning the NRL Preliminary Final match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Parramatta Eels at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on September 23, 2022 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Grand final boost: Key Eel to ink monster extension

One the most instrumental figures in Parramatta’s incredible run to the grand final is on the cusp of inking a monster new deal.

NRL

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Mitchell Moses of the Eels looks on during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Parramatta Eels at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on September 23, 2022 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

NRL’s bizarre take on Moses forward pass

NRL head of football Graham Annesley has delivered a controversial take on the pass that may have cost the Cowboys a premiership.

NRL

NRL 2022 RD20 Newcastle Knights v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs - Joe Stimson NRL PHOTOS

Sport Con: Titans snare Bulldogs hard man

The Titans are expected to land a star Bulldogs forward as their impressive recruitment drive continues.

NRL

Brisbane Broncos player Jake Turpin at a training session on Friday 2 September 2022. Picture: Jerad Williams

Sport Con: Bondi rescue for unwanted Bronco

Unwanted Bronco Jake Turpin may have finally found a new home for 2023, as the Roosters consider throwing a lifeline to the gusty hooker.

NRL

Revealed: All-star Aussie line-up announced for NRL GF

One of Australia’s most beloved rockstars headlines a star-studded all-Aussie music line-up as the NRL celebrates the grand final returning to Sydney. SEE THE FULL LINE-UP HERE

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Joel Selwood of the Cats celebrates winning the AFL First Preliminary match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 16, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Former Cat doubted ‘superhuman’ Selwood would get this far

‘A very special human’ and ‘incredible’ is how Geelong teammates have described Joel Selwood this week. But former skipper Cameron Ling wasn’t always convinced. Here’s why.

AFL

Chairman of the Demons Glen Bartlett is seen after the First Semi Final between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Melbourne Demons in Week 2 of the AFL Finals Series at the MCG in Melbourne, Friday, September 14, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Bartlett sues Roffey: Dees’ boardroom brawl explodes

Former Melbourne president Glen Bartlett has launched legal action against club boss Kate Roffey and three other directors.

NRL

L-R, Mitchell Moses and Luke Brooks playing in the first ever game at BankWest Stadium. Pictures - Chris Pavlich for The Daily Telegraph

Moses-Brooks reunion: Tigers’ ploy to steal from Eels

Wests Tigers have hatched a plan to capitalise on Parramatta’s sluggish response to Mitch Moses’ contract situation and bring the halfback ‘home’. NRL trade news.

AFL

Sydney Swans 2022 AFL grand final poster.

Download your free Sydney Swans AFL GF poster

To celebrate Sydney incredible run to the 2022 AFL grand final we have created commemorative poster with all your Swans heroes.

AFL News

Lance Franklin ahead of his press conference during the Sydney Swans open training session at the SCG ahead of this weeks AFL Grand Final against Geelong. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Last laugh: Buddy’s veiled dig at AFL CEOs

The most contentious contract in AFL history has been vindicated with Lance Franklin finally silencing the powerful group of people who questioned the nine-year deal.

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