Johns: How I said no to Nick Politis, and why Cronk couldn’t
In planning and recruitment, the Roosters have had a poor last 12 months, but club chairman Nick Politis is poised to strike a key target – Matty Johns reveals how ‘Uncle Nick’ operates.
Opinion
‘It’s personal’: DCE’s silence hiding Manly’s dirty laundry
With whispers coming out of both Manly and Daly Cherry-Evans’ camps, it’s hard to separate the facts from fiction, writes Matty Johns, but one thing is for certain – the Sea Eagles have made a costly mistake.
Buzz’s highlights, lowlights: Nine’s hatchet job on NRL over TV rights
Nine Entertainment’s hatchet job on the NRL for exploring broadcast partners outside of the long-established traditional channels reeks. This is the same broadcaster that attempted to pinch the AFL rights two years ago.
Matty Johns: Legends don’t play reserve grade
There’s no doubt that North Queensland coach Todd Payten has what it takes to be a career coach – but with his immediate future in the hands of his players why would he make a blunder with the club’s talisman, writes Matty Johns.
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King ready to take command of NSW Origin side
Michael Maguire’s decision to ditch the Blues after just one year as head coach has left the NSWRL looking for a replacement, and the solution could be right under their noses, writes BRENT READ.
Why the NRL is now perfectly positioned to take on AFL
After striking a landmark agreement with all 17 clubs, the NRL is set to usher in a decade of peace, perfectly positioning rugby league to take on its biggest rival, writes BRENT READ.
Locker Room: Giant self-inflicted wound unleashes tsunami of pain
GWS are a sporting club that no other franchise in Australia would want to be right now, a club struggling for a pulse up against a thriving NRL and dealing with a wholly avoidable scandal, writes David Riccio.
Gutherson chase risks Dragons being labelled hypocrites
St George Illawarra’s open pursuit of Clint Gutherson risks giving the Dragons’ wantaway star Ben Hunt all the ammunition he needs in his own battle against the club, writes BRENT READ.
Buzz’s top-50 NRL players for 2024: Four millionaires miss the cut
Phil Rothfield’s Top 50 NRL players for 2024 is littered with the game’s highest paid players, but four million-dollar men from the Rich 100 failed to make the cut. See the full Top 50 and have your say.
What Seibold’s revival says about ‘cursed’ Broncos coaching role
“It’s you not us’’ was the cry when Anthony Seibold was effectively shown the door in Brisbane. Maybe, ROBERT CRADDOCK writes, it was the Broncos all along.
Buzz: Proof NRL’s high tackle ‘crackdown’ denial is a load of rubbish
The NRL hates us using the word crackdown, but there is no denying the cold, hard facts. PHIL ROTHFIELD reveals the sharp spike in sin-bins for high tackle offences.
Latrell has two choices – one of them is the sack
South Sydney have backed Latrell Mitchell to the hilt – often at their own expense – but their patience has now worn thin. The superstar must repay their faith or head to the farm for good, writes BRENT READ.
Matty Johns: Cleary crutch exposes flaws in Panthers’ game plan
One of the keys to Penrith’s great success has been dealing with the loss of Nathan Cleary for stints before finals. MATTY JOHNS reveals why, in 2024, the halfback’s absence is exposing hidden cracks.
‘Bears are in!’: The words I have waited 25-years to hear
The Bears might be league’s perennial, trophy-starved underdogs, but this ranks as one of the most incredible comeback stories in the history of Australian sport. And lifelong fan BEN HORNE still can’t quite believe it.
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