What’s the Buzz: Saint, sinner, shoosh and who was spotted doing what this week

The real reason for DCE’s new-found aggression, a Rooster hits the road, and why Nine’s actions are despicable. It’s all here in this week’s edition of Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.

Assistant coach Jason Demetriou with Wayne Bennett during South Sydney Rabbitohs training ahead of their first game of the season against the Sharks. Picture. Phil Hillyard

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The sport might still be away, but the gossip never stops. Buckle up for this week’s edition of Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.

SAINT

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro for his determination to get the NRL up and running ASAP. The member for Monaro is a Canberra Raiders tragic and a passionate supporter of the Ricky Stuart Foundation. He gets that rugby league is such a big part of our lives on weekends.

SINNER

Channel Nine’s attempt to screw the NRL to save on broadcast payments. It puts at risk the survival of struggling clubs who desperately need the funding.

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SPOTTED I

Sydney Roosters superstar and Dally M champion James Tedesco on a midweek road run in Marrickville.

SPOTTED II

Veteran Canterbury Bulldogs front-rower Aiden Tolman deep in Sharks territory running laps of Captain Cook Oval in Woolooware on Tuesday.

SPOTTED III

A horse called Collombatti, owned by 2GB broadcaster Ray Hadley, finishing unplaced at Ballina as even money favourite during the week.

Daly Cherry-Evans has been getting on the front foot. Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images.

SHOOSH I

We’re wondering if Manly skipper Daly Cherry-Evans’ aggressive attitude at NRL pay negotiations is related to any lingering anger over his $10 million contract being the subject of salary cap investigations two years ago.

SHOOSH II

Which retired Olympian and sporting superstar has fallen months behind in his apartment rent and other debts, long before the financial strain from coronavirus.

SHOOSH III

Which high profile NRL coach refused to be interviewed by a panel member on an NRL radio show last weekend because of past criticism of his coaching.

SHOOSH IV

Which off-contract NRL superstar is on the verge of dumping his agent before he signs a new multi-million contract to save tens of thousands of dollars in commission.