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Rob SutherlandSports Journalist and Digital Producer

Rob Sutherland has never won SuperCoach NRL but he always has an opinion on how you might. Renowned as much for his deep collection of Hawaiian shirts as he is for his depth of statistical SuperCoach analysis, our podcast regular is here to fix your team – and hopefully keep you entertained along the way.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04: Josh Schuster of the Sea Eagles celebrates scoring a try during the round 13 NRL match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the New Zealand Warriors at 4 Pines Park, on June 04, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Sea Eagle’s ‘durability’ concerns ahead of pivotal year

There’s no doubt he’s got the talent, but can this Sea Eagle stay fit to achieve his potential? We reveal the players under the pump in 2023.

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Sydney Roosters recruit Brandon Smith. Picture: Roosters Digital

KFC SuperCoach: Why Brandon lost dual status

Roosters recruit Brandon Smith and Cowboys enforcer Jason Taumalolo are among a host of KFC SuperCoach stars to lose dual position status in 2023. Here’s why.

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NRL players in summer: Canberra Raiders forward Hudson Young poses with an AK-47 at a gun shop in Las Vegas. Picture: Instagram

NRL stars in summer: Gun-toting Raider’s Vegas stopover

Proposals, pregnancies, parties and the odd AK-47 – this is how NRL and NRLW stars are enjoying their first off-season in three years unaffected by Covid.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 13: Selwyn Cobbo of the Broncos gives a smile after scoring a try during the round 22 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Newcastle Knights at Suncorp Stadium, on August 13, 2022, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Revealed: Broncos sanction Cobbo for explosive comments

The Broncos have revealed Selwyn Cobbo will be punished for his criticism of Kevin Walters, as the club begins contract extension negotiations with their coach.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: Coach Kevin Walters watches on during a Brisbane Broncos NRL training session at Gilbert Park on January 05, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Why Walters has the NRL’s worst safety rating

The drums are beating for Kevin Walters after a late-season decline saw the Broncos miss the finals yet again – see what he must do to save his job.

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Ivan Cleary press conference after being officially named the new Wests Tigers coach . Picture ; Gregg Porteous

The two key moments Cleary ‘hated’ at Tigers

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has opened up on the highs and lows of his career, revealing the thing he hated most about his time at the Tigers.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Tariq Sims of the Blues prepares for kick-off during game one of the 2022 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at Accor Stadium on June 08, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

How Storm will recover from Dolphins raid

After having their forward stocks pilfered by the Dolphins, the Storm have spots up for grabs. But who will Craig Bellamy hand a starting jersey to? Key positional battles at each club.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 05: Titans coach Justin Holbrook looks on during the round 21 NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the Gold Coast Titans at AAMI Park, on August 05, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Can Titans correct horror recruitment blunders?

The Titans have made moves to turn things around after a disastrous fall down the ladder, but will it be enough? Check out our deep dive of the Gold Coast’s 2023 hopes.

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Selwyn Cobbo (inset) has apologised to Broncos coach Kevin Walters (main).

Cobbo podcast raises worrying Walters question

Despite apologising for his damaging Kevin Walters comments, Selwyn Cobbo’s comments will raise questions as to whether the coach is losing the dressing room.

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Who did Buzz set free from Twitter jail? Picture: Boo Bailey

The beer offer that got Twitter troll unblocked by Buzz

Phil Rothfield has blocked more than 2000 people on Twitter. But, he has given a select few people a rare opportunity at a second chance. Buzz takes trolls to the Twitter tribunal.

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