Lesson Madge must learn to succeed in Origin arena
If Michael Maguire is to succeed as the new Blues coach, the first thing he should do is look back at where it all went wrong for Craig Bellamy, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
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Rugby league travesty: When will Coote get Immortal induction?
While people are quick to talk up Nathan Cleary among rugby league’s greatest ever players, the legendary Ron Coote is still waiting to be named as an Immortal, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
Why Cleary isn’t even close in halfback GOAT debate
Don’t let recency bias denigrate past greats – grand final star Nathan Cleary is barely in the top 10 halfbacks of the past 50 years, writes DEAN RITCHIE.
Bulldog’s Bite: Why NRL star bailed on Airbnb rental
Sharks superstar Nicho Hynes was just starting his pre-season holiday on the Sunshine Coast when he was forced to bail on his Airbnb – but he had a very good reason. Bulldog’s highlights, lowlights.
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Fear factor: Bogey teams top eight sides want to avoid
Even the best teams have their bogey sides, and their bunnies. Find out which team in the top eight has the best and worst record against rivals jostling for finals spots.
Kent: This is what an NRL club without identity looks like
In every successful era the Knights have had, the team was littered with junior stars nurtured through the ranks. That’s no longer the case and it’s led to a loss of identity, writes Paul Kent.
Buzz: Ponga should be stripped of Knights captaincy
What kind of message does it send when the skipper is out drinking while the team is being hammered by the Broncos? Ponga should be stripped of the captaincy, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Kent: Tough reality behind the blood, sweat and tears
The toughness of NRL players is an accepted fact but the death of Paul Green was a jolting reminder of how taxing the game is, writes Paul Kent.
Kent: NRL coaches have nowhere to hide
In a year in which some rookie coaches have thrived and others have been axed, Cameron Ciraldo and Andrew Webster should be taking notes if they want to succeed, writes Paul Kent.
The NRL was right to hit Ricky where it hurts
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has been suspended for a week and it may become the new norm as the NRL sets a new benchmark for officials who cross the line, writes BRENT READ.
Kent: Why Ricky did nothing wrong
Ricky Stuart could have easily rolled over and explained why he said what he said to gain sympathy, but he’s made of stronger stuff, writes PAUL KENT.
Kent: Brandy is right to blame Storm for hip-drop farce
Greg Alexander and Cameron Smith have butted heads over claims Melbourne invented the hip-drop tackle, and history shows Brandy is in the right, writes PAUL KENT.
Petulant Walker is Rabbitohs’ biggest weakness
At his best, Cody Walker is a tremendous asset to South Sydney, but opponents know the trick to bringing out the playmaker’s worst, writes Paul Crawley.
Kent: The NRL’s clear separation from reality
This explanation of why Storm forward Nelson Asofa-Solomona wasn’t charged for breaking an opponent’s teeth is another example of how the MRC has lost its way, writes PAUL KENT.
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