Weekend Read: Signs the tide is finally turning for Wests Tigers
The 2025 NRL season will start with plenty of hope at the Wests Tigers thanks to the arrival of some key signings, a soft draw and some new standards, writes BRENT READ.
Opinion
Why critics are wrong about Parramatta’s Addo-Carr gamble
Eels fans were quick to voice their disapproval of the club’s signing of Josh Addo-Carr. What they failed to consider is the upside that could make the former rep winger one of the bargain buys of the season, writes Brent Read.
Bold roster calls that will make or break Ryles’ Parra rebuild
New Eels coach Jason Ryles has overseen one of the most ruthless roster overhauls by a rookie coach in recent memory. And he’s not done yet, writes David Riccio.
Gutherson’s exit opens the door for Moses to own the Eels
The departure of Clint Gutherson rips the beating heart from the Parramatta Eels, writes BRENT READ, but it also creates the opportunity Mitch Moses deserves to truly own the team.
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Matty Johns: The bad night that almost ended Edwards’ career
Dylan Edwards is a very easy person to admire, because every piece of praise he’s received he’s had to work for, MATTY JOHNS reveals how the NSW fullback bounced back from a horror form slump.
Buzz: Maguire’s brave call to axe Tedesco should be applauded
Michael Maguire could have taken the easy option and selected James Tedesco at fullback. Instead, the best 17 players, on form, will be running out for NSW, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
NSW have a winning feeling the Maroons can only envy
When Michael Maguire names his NSW State of Origin side on Sunday night, there will be one key advantage that the Blues have over Queensland.
Buzz: $50m deal set to save Leichhardt Oval’s NRL future
Finally, the 20-minute wait for a beer and a pie will become a thing of the past, with Anthony Albanese and Peter V’landys stepping in with a $50 million deal set to save Leichhardt Oval, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Rebuilding Burton: From failure to firing for Bulldogs’ marquee man
Too much responsibility, overplaying his hand and Cameron Ciraldo pulling the wrong rein, MATTY JOHNS reveals what hampered Matt Burton and how the Bulldog turned it around.
Phil Gould vs The NRL: Get ready for World War III
Nobody wants to silence Phil Gould, but his constant sledging of the NRL has finally reached breaking point, and the Bulldogs’ head of football can’t say he wasn’t warned.
Fitzy torn apart by colleague for ‘belittling’
In the never-ending drama between the two high-profile figures, a colleague of Peter FitzSimons has now entered the fray.
Premiership pretenders: Sharks’ soft underbelly will be exposed
Cronulla risk establishing themselves as the NRL’s newest May premiers, with a massive five-week period against competition heavyweights to define their season. DEAN RITCHIE reveals why.
Why Finucane is against banning kick-off returns
Despite his recent retirement from repeated concussions, Dale Finucane is against banning long kick-off returns. However, Australia’s most experienced sporting medico disagrees.
Weekend Read: Reynolds replacement rejects Broncos
Sam Walker is a Queenslander through and through, but he’s found a home at the Sydney Roosters and has no plans to test the market when a halfback position at the Broncos becomes available, writes BRENT READ.
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