Johns: The keys to Moses and Cleary taking control
Star halfbacks Nathan Cleary and Mitchell Moses need their big men to fire under pressure, writes MATTY JOHNS.
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AFL v NRL: Helicopter flight that shocked V’landys
The woes at Parramatta and Penrith opened a crack that GWS Giants rushed to fill. One helicopter ride revealed how fast the AFL moved.
Halfback battle reignites memories of champion duel
For only the second time in a semi-final, western Sydney rivals Penrith and Parramatta will face-off in a battle to keep their season alive and two gifted halfbacks will take centre stage.
Panthers rocked by last-minute blow
The Panthers will have to contend without one of their State of Origin stars when they meet the Eels in a sudden-death semi-final.
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The Sydney NRL clubs facing humiliation
For the first time in 71 years, three proud and powerful Sydney clubs face the ignominy of starting this season as favourites for the dreaded wooden spoon.
Early Mail: Wighton switch on hold, Eels to roll out rookie
Canberra fans will have to wait before they get a glimpse of a new halves combination, while the Eels are set to give game time to up-and-comer Dylan Brown as pre-season action kicks off.
Young No. 9 tipped as ‘surprise packet’ of 2019
As the NRL season rapidly approaches, several clubs have dummy-half dilemmas to solve. But thanks to an up and coming dynamo, Parramatta fans have much to look forward to.
‘They might regret it when they are digging holes’
For a bloke who cruelly had his promising NRL career cut short, Adam Ritson is admirably calm and cheerful. There’s only one topic in rugby league that riles him.
Tongan Terminator’s face rebuilt after horror tackle
Parramatta’s Manu Ma’u is part man, part metal. His Eels teammates call him The Tongan Terminator. Ma’u needed three plates inserted into the right side of his face to hold it together after a tackle went horribly wrong during the Pacific Test last June.
Moses: Don’t forget the pain
A last place finish with just six wins on the board isn’t the sort of season you’d want to remember. But Mitch Moses has vowed he will use the hurt of Parramatta’s wooden spoon for good.
Norman on that video with ‘the Chich’
Corey Norman has denied he knows the elderly man filmed snorting cocaine in the controversial video, which the Dragons star said should serve as a warning for fellow NRL players.
Norman knows why Eels let him go
St George Illawarra recruit Corey Norman has opened up on his departure from Parramatta, revealing the decision to force him out of the club didn’t come from coach Brad Arthur.
Trbojevics top list of NRL’s free agent frenzy
Manly stars Tom and Jake Trbojevic head the latest bumper crop of players coming off contract that NRL clubs are clamouring to sign. CHECK OUT THE FREE AGENT BIG GUNS
Moses says rookie half ready to roll for Eels
Dylan Brown is expected to fill the vacant halves position at the Eels in 2019 and Mitchell Moses intends to guide the rookie with advice from his debut journey.
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