Revealed! Dirty tactics to ignite GF fuse
THEY may have been all smiles at the grand final media day, but we can reveal why there is a bitterness that bubbles beneath the surface between Cronulla and Melbourne.
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Defence will turn off Shark attacks
GRAND finals, like all big games, are won on defence. That’s why I am leaning towards the Storm over Cronulla on Sunday. Here’s big Mal’s big five for Friday.
Destiny is on Cronulla’s side
TWO remain. Melbourne, a team who define success against Cronulla, a club turning 50 and yet to get their hands on the trophy. MATTHEW JOHNS declares the winner.
Storm stars clean up at Dally Ms
MELBOURNE Storm will be hoping Wednesday night’s winning run extends into the weekend after scooping the pool at the Dally M awards.
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Eels’ mission impossible starts now
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Hoppa won’t be the last to ask for Sundays
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Knights to back young guns
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Bryce is right as Blues five-eighth
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Eels fans plan Peats tribute
HE was ruthlessly removed from Parramatta but Eels fans are planning to give outgoing hooker Nathan Peats will have one final moment of glory at Pirtek Stadium.
Coach takes blame over Paulo’s rugby saga
A THIRD grade rugby coach has taken all blame for Parramatta enforcer Junior Paulo breaching his NRL contract, saying: “I just wanted my boys to play alongside a superstar.”
Maguire concerned for Grevsmuhl’s wellbeing
RABBITOHS coach Michael Maguire hosed down talk of a rift with Chris Grevsmuhl, saying his only concern was for his wellbeing and that Inglis move was planned.
Fear of failure brings out the best in Milford
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Titans play hardball over Peats deal
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