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Contract shock: Sharks ultimate show of faith in Fitzgibbon
Craig Fitzgibbon has been given the keys to the Shire, signing a monster contract extension that will make him one of the longest-serving coaches in Cronulla’s history.
Monday Buzz: Ponga has some explaining to do
The Newcastle Knights have hidden their superstar captain for six months but finally it’s his time to face the music, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Buzz: The man who can help solve NRL’s $500m dilemma
Australia’s top powerbrokers are locked in a $500 million battle over one of rugby league’s greatest assets, and there’s an interesting player in the middle of the stoush writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
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Buzz: Intrigue behind Molan’s exit, replacement
Erin Molan recently told colleagues of her decision to step down — this is her likely replacement. But is there more to the story? BUZZ’S HIGHS, LOWS
Vaxxed or axed: Roosters’ groundbreaking crowd call
Sydney Roosters chairman Nick Politis insists this is the only way forward in the Covid crisis, via PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Buzz: Turbo v Teddy debate has never been more clouded
Hold on! Just as everyone is labelling Tom Trbojevic as the world’s best player, James Tedesco has suddenly taken his game to a new level. But just who is best? BUZZ’S HIGHS, LOWS
‘They no longer speak’: Ugly fallout of Des’ Dog disaster
To tell the story properly of Des Hasler’s remarkable resurrection at Manly this year requires the painful rewind to his troubled times at Belmore, writes Phil Rothfield.
Cocaine comeback: Storm lifeline for fallen NRL star
The ex-Roosters playmaker who was banned from rugby league for four years is eyeing a surprise comeback with competition heavyweights Melbourne.
Panthers young gun among top 10 players in NRL
Sports Editor-at-large Phil Rothfield has named his Dally M team of the year for 2021 and among the bolters is a new entrant in the game’s elite.
Sheens reveals Tigers’ recruitment edge
Wests Tigers have become a recruitment red zone regularly missing out on luring the talent they need, but Tim Sheens has a solution. BUZZ’S HIGHLIGHTS, LOWLIGHTS
Storm sign another late bloomer
The Storm have moved to swiftly to cover Dale Finucane’s move to the Sharks next season by signing another handy forward. It’s all in Phil Rothfield’s highs and lows from the weekend.
How Flanagan can fix Wests Tigers
The Sharks were in a similar position to Wests Tigers when Shane Flanagan started a rebuild that would lead to a premiership and he is capable of doing it again, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Buzz: Sharks must make big call on uninterested star
Shaun Johnson is on big money at the Sharks, but the Kiwi star appears to have no interest in playing at Cronulla after a shocker on the weekend.
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