Plot thickens in star’s Covid vax saga
Nelson Asofa-Solomona appears unlikely to join his Melbourne Storm teammates at pre-season training from next month.
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Mock rookie draft: Why Bulldogs took Qld’s Warrior
Who would your club land if the NRL adopted an AFL-style rookie draft? We examine how a 2021 draft would have played out, with big results.
194cm All Blacks beast to joins NRL giants?
A 194cm All Blacks giant is set to defect from rugby union to rugby league if an NRL club has their way to fill an Origin sized gap.
‘Significant implications’ of NRL star’s vaccine stance
The Melbourne Storm concedes Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s reluctance to become vaccinated against Covid-19 could have ‘significant’ ramifications.
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Domination the only thing on Taukeiaho’s mind
Sio Siua Taukeiaho does it while he’s brushing his teeth, when he’s driving the car or taking a shower. He sees himself bossing the field and making mincemeat of Melbourne Storm’s monsters.
Smith wary of Roosters’ blitz
Melbourne defensive structure is legend — but it will count for little if the Storm can’t stop the Roosters from racing out of the blocks in Saturday night’s preliminary final at the SCG.
Teams named: Full preliminary finals squads
South Sydney’s preparations have taken a hit with James Roberts only a “50/50” chance of facing Canberra, while star forward Cameron Murray is also in doubt. FULL TEAM NEWS AND CHANGES
Baffled Bellamy hits out at Smith’s haters
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has come out in strong defence of captain Cameron Smith, with the Storm mentor perplexed as to why the NRL great continues to be slammed by the rugby league public.
Cold-hearted Cronk ready for Stormy exit
Cooper Cronk has been preparing for his NRL retirement all year, so even the emotion of having to take down the club he spent 14 seasons with won’t faze the Roosters’ serial winner.
How AFL nobodies took down NRL blockbuster
As the NRL grapples with concerns over the effect of refereeing controversies, the GWS Giants‘ brilliant victory over Collingwood has given the AFL a huge ratings win against rugby league.
Kent: NRL can’t have it both ways
Graham Annesley explained why it was right to sin bin Jake Trbojevic for grabbing Dane Gagai because that’s the rules. But for some in the game, the rules will never be good enough, writes PAUL KENT.
Analysis: Where the NRL semi-finals were won and lost
There are four teams left fighting for two grand final spots — but before we get to the NRL preliminary finals, let’s look back at what decided the Rabbitohs-Sea Eagles and Storm-Eels clashes.
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
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