How ‘Pre-season MVP’ rediscovered his love for footy
Manly recruit Cooper Johns says a move to the Sea Eagles has rekindled his passion for the game, and the self-appointed Pre-season MVP is ready to go for Round 1.
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Buzz: Gus Gould roasted after prediction fail
St Helens players jumped onto social media after their remarkable World Club Challenge win over the Panthers to have a crack at five-year planner Phil Gould. Buzz’s highlights and lowlights.
Media Buzz: Matty Johns’ crazy workload revealed
Lucky Matty Johns isn’t one for down time — the face of Fox Sports has a hectic schedule coming up for 2023. Plus check out all the latest sports media chatter from Phil Rothfield.
What’s the Buzz: Hayne rejects rugby league comeback
Fallen superstar Jarryd Hayne was recently offered a contract to play rugby league for the first time since his final game for Parramatta in 2018. Read What’s the Buzz for all the details
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Buzz: The most popular pick for 2022 premiership
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Out of order: Reality bites for Rabbitohs
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Broncos blaze trail for how NRL deals should be done
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Buzz: Sharks young gun caught in contract tug-o-war
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Monday Buzz: Origin biggest loser from TV rights fight
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Bennett powerplay that could steal Walker from Souths
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Buzz: Controversial rule came back to bite Bennett
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Buzz: The $6m man suddenly crying poor
A recently retired player who has earned five times more than the average wage earner over the past decade is complaining he needs a loan to pay his Covid breach fines. HIGHLIGHTS, LOWLIGHTS.
Down, out and broke: Dugan breaks silence on retirement
Josh Dugan claims he was forced into retirement because he could not afford to pay the $150,000 in combined Covid breach fines from Cronulla and the NRL.
Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Hasler facing player revolt
The Polynesian players on Des Hasler’s roster are not happy a teammate has been given permission to negotiate with rival clubs.
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