NRL bolters: Million dollar rookie to repay the faith
The Broncos invested a huge sum in this rookie, and while his debut was not too impressive, he’s tipped to make amends in 2022.
The Broncos invested a huge sum in this rookie, and while his debut was not too impressive, he’s tipped to make amends in 2022.
Brandon Smith’s camp has rubbished a report claiming the NRL’s most in-demand free agent has narrowed down his NRL future to the Dolphins or Roosters.
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Ryan Papenhuyzen was shopped around to rival clubs at the start of the year but there were no takers. But at the World Cup 9s, the Melbourne fullback will demonstrate why he is one of rugby league’s hottest properties.
Craig Bellamy praised Will Chambers at Melbourne’s awards night after the centre confirmed his Japan rugby move, while Cam Smith’s future at the club remains up in the air.
Dale Finucane has been rewarded for a tremendous season by taking home his first Melbourne Storm player of the year award, finishing just ahead of Cameron Smith.
Johnny Mayes reckons there is no better player to join him in the record books than Sydney Roosters halfback Cooper Cronk — with the Roosters halfback on the verge of something remarkable.
Under his watch, Melbourne Storm have become a destructively consistent NRL powerhouse — but Craig Bellamy’s future with the club is far from certain.
Following a stunning breakout season that produced similar numbers to James Tedesco when starting, Melbourne are desperately seeking to re-sign star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen.
The NRL career of Melbourne Storm star Will Chambers may be over, with the veteran centre attracting cross-code attention that would see him take off from Australian shores next season.
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has revealed Cameron Smith’s end-of-season drinking session included a fascinating insight into the superstar’s future.
Some people might have gone for Des Hasler’s unquantifiable magic or Ricky Stuart’s gut-busting belief. But for his consistent excellence, no one can complain that Craig Bellamy is the Dally M Coach of the Year.
The Dally M Awards are fast approaching, so in preparation for rugby league’s night of nights, we’ve called on our experts to determine the Team of the Year and all other major honours.
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