Every club’s 30-man roster: Storm struggle with suspension woes
As we reveal every club’s 30-man roster, Melbourne’s depth could seriously be tested early in the season with several stars suspended.
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Roosters shutdown injury fears over star chook
He missed most of the 2021 season, but Roosters insist Luke Keary will be fit for Round 1, despite being spotted in a moon boot.
NRL superstar finally chooses new team
Brandon Smith, one of the NRL’s most popular players, has finally signed a contract for the 2023 season after weeks of build-up.
Qld’s best Origin side – 3 games or less
Here is our best Queensland Maroons State of Origin side made up of footballers who played three Origin games of less.
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Roosters ready to crow in historic derby
The Sydney Roosters will be part of rugby league history when they tackle the St George Illawarra Dragons in a special match this Sunday.
Monday Buzz: Fears refs will blow it in finals
No one left ANZ Stadium talking about the footy. No one on social media was talking anything but refereeing. As the grand final looms large, officiating dominates NRL discussion again.
Dudded or spot on? Experts split on refs controversy
Officiating has again come under the spotlight after another weekend of contentious calls. But were they right or wrong? The Monday Bunker analyses the big issues in the NRL. WATCH NOW!
From Teddy impersonator to marked man
Ryan Papenhuyzen was relegated to mimicking Roosters players in the lead-up to the grand final last year. Now he is a marked man.
Storm in for lashing on Latrell’s turf
Astonishing stats reveal Latrell Mitchell is the SCG master — and show why untested Melbourne players should fear running on to a ground that can create “havoc”.
JWH ban leaves Roosters exposed
Bookies still rate Sydney Roosters the team to beat against Melbourne Storm, but one big man’s absence could make all the difference.
Scott prepares for lethal Latrell
Curtis Scott was so bad against Latrell Mitchell last time he was axed after the performance. Now he comes up against Mitchell again after ousting Will Chambers for Storm’s centre spot.
Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Benji’s new deal
Wests Tigers only recently bid farewell to one of their favourite sons and they’ll get to do it all again next year, after Benji Marshall signed on to finish his career at Leichhardt. PLUS, Storm warning for touchie abuse.
Culture vulture! Why Roosters are so successful
In the NRL, ‘club culture’ is one of those nebulous phrases that too often disguises a lack a knowledge. But at the Roosters, it’s a real idea put in place by the man who has built the club into serial trophy collectors.
Why Arthur has edge over coaching rivals
All of the NRL coaches still standing deserve huge plaudits for some amazing work this season — but one man’s job of turning his club around stands out, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
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