Buzz: Freddy fought desperately, but Blues must move on
Brad Fittler resisted the calls to stand down 11 weeks ago but in the end he had no choice. And neither do the NSW Blues when choosing a replacement, PHIL ROTHFIELD writes.
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Monday Buzz: NRL caned by AFL in TV ratings massacre
The blowout score lines have a huge effect on rugby league TV ratings, with both NRL preliminary finals heavily out-pointed by the two AFL fixtures. Buzz’s weekend highlights and lowlights.
NRL refuses to rule out huge grand final change
The rise of the Warriors has provoked the NRL into bringing back daytime final matches. So why not a daytime grand final, asks DAVID RICCIO.
Buzz: Unnoticed play epitomises why Keary is a champion
Much of the plaudits for the Roosters’ thrilling victory centred on Sam Walker’s field goal. But the true hero barely rated a mention, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
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Nasty rumours just part of the baggage Moses must carry
No fans do crazy quite like Parramatta fans, writes Paul Kent, and the proof is in the chatter that surrounded the death threats that were made against Mitchell Moses.
Paul Kent: Joey Johns’ misplaced Blues loyalty
Andrew Johns might not want to admit it but the NSW Blues are facing a culture crisis with a lack of loyalty being shown by officials and players, and it’s a big problem, PAUL KENT writes.
Monday Dog: Proof Origin means more to Qld than NSW
I get sick and tired of hearing how Queensland ‘understand Origin’ and NSW doesn’t but recent decisions from two Blues stars may have changed my mind. Dean Ritchie’s highlights and lowlights.
Slater, Smith show could become recurring Blues nightmare
Maroons legends Billy Slater and Cameron Smith returned to the Origin arena to orchestrate one of Queensland’s most famous series wins. Now they plan to haunt the Blues for years.
Kent: Shine has worn off Freddy’s quirky tricks
When Brad Fittler took over the Blues we put up with his alternative training ideas because they were winning. Now the shine has worn off and Freddy must go after another failure, PAUL KENT writes.
Tigers’ baffling Benji deal biggest gamble in NRL history
There’s no other way to say it — Wests Tigers appointing Benji Marshall for five years is among the biggest coaching risks in rugby league’s modern era, writes DEAN RITCHIE.
Johns: Blues should have fought fire with fire
The Blues knew what was coming from the Maroons in the series decider at Suncorp Stadium, but underestimated the ferocity of their opponents and paid the price, writes MATTY JOHNS.
Two Maroons who can prevent Origin ratings disaster
If the Blues skip away as some fear, it will be a disaster for the game’s promotion. And two Maroons stars can help avoid that doomsday scenario, writes Paul Kent.
Kent: Is Bennett’s magic finally waning?
The Dolphins’ struggle to land a marquee player for their inaugural season is the first solid indication Wayne Bennett’s magic is wearing out, writes PAUL KENT.
Kent: NRL’s stark warning over Origin identity crisis
Critics argue that change to Origin is inevitable but one thing is for certain, if you mess with the fabric of what makes it a success, you’re headed down a dangerous path, PAUL KENT writes.
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