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Is fresh talent wasted at basket-case clubs?
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Is fresh talent wasted at basket-case clubs?

What is more important for an NRL club – the talent on the field or the system off of it? Paul Crawley looks at whether a star player can rescue a dysfunctional system or will he be its victim.

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NRL team of the half-year

NRL team of the half-year

The referee has blown half-time on season 2019 and as teams head to the sheds we can reveal the 17 players who’ve dominated the opening exchanges.

Tigers
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 22: Russell Packer of the Tigers looks dejected after an Eels try during the round 6 NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and Wests Tigers at Bankwest Stadium on April 22, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

The after-effects of Mannah move

Without Tim Mannah on their books, Parramatta can open the door to two of their rising stars — but some big players at Wests Tigers won’t be too happy about the veteran’s arrival.

Kent: Selfless Mannah proves a step ahead

Kent: Selfless Mannah proves a step ahead

There was some confusion over the news that Tim Mannah was ready to call time on 11 years at Parramatta — but it was the veteran prop’s instigation of the move that provided the story’s biggest twist, writes PAUL KENT.

SuperCoach
NRL Team Talk Round 14.

Round 14: NRL team news, changes

Injuries are threatening to tear apart our SuperCoach teams yet again. Re-live Tom Sangster’s blog for the latest news and advice, plus see how every team will line up in Round 14.

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Mannah’s shock defection to NRL rivals

Mannah’s shock defection to NRL rivals

Parramatta have sensationally agreed to release veteran prop and club captain Tim Mannah to join a rival Sydney club — with the deal to be finalised as quickly as Tuesday.

Xerri ripe Sharks burn spineless Eels

Xerri ripe Sharks burn spineless Eels

Cronulla have once again flexed their premiership muscle with a dominant victory over a struggling Parramatta outfit, with young flyer Bronson Xerri giving the Shire folk plenty to smile about.

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