The Broncos can’t afford to let Haas go, but can they afford to keep him?
By the end of the year Payne Haas should be the highest-paid forward in rugby league history, the question is which club will have found the cap space to make it happen.
Opinion
Johns: How I said no to Nick Politis, and why Cronk couldn’t
In planning and recruitment, the Roosters have had a poor last 12 months, but club chairman Nick Politis is poised to strike a key target – Matty Johns reveals how ‘Uncle Nick’ operates.
‘It’s personal’: DCE’s silence hiding Manly’s dirty laundry
With whispers coming out of both Manly and Daly Cherry-Evans’ camps, it’s hard to separate the facts from fiction, writes Matty Johns, but one thing is for certain – the Sea Eagles have made a costly mistake.
Buzz’s highlights, lowlights: Nine’s hatchet job on NRL over TV rights
Nine Entertainment’s hatchet job on the NRL for exploring broadcast partners outside of the long-established traditional channels reeks. This is the same broadcaster that attempted to pinch the AFL rights two years ago.
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Kent: The most embarrassing charge in NRL history
The NRL returned to its favourite sport of shark jumping, this time charging Reed Mahoney for a smile and a wave. PAUL KENT says the plot has officially been lost.
Kent: When is a rule not a rule?
The NRL is refereed more like an entertainment business than a sport nowadays, where nothing matters as long as the fans are excited. And the Storm-Roosters game exposed the game’s ‘close enough is good enough’ attitude, writes PAUL KENT.
Matty Johns: Real reason clubs should fear Fisher-Harris signing
James Fisher-Harris leaving a four-peat-chasing Panthers side to join the Warriors is a scary proposition for rival teams for more reasons than they realise, MATTY JOHNS writes.
The Last Dance: Cruel end to Panthers’ era of dominance
It had to happen at some point and unfortunately for Penrith fans, this latest roster blow signals the end of their remarkable era of dominance. DEAN RITCHIE explains why.
Kent: Des Hasler’s dark arts exposed on referee recount
Des Hasler’s dark arts entered the GIO Stadium post-game press conference when the Titans coach questioned the refereeing – a ploy he’s implemented before. Only this time, writes PAUL KENT, it backfired.
Matty Johns: Whistleblower leaked private Demetriou chat
Late last week a sensitive conversation between Jason Demetriou and a player was leaked to the media. For the whistleblower, it was mission accomplished, another nail in the coach’s coffin.
Jennings saga: Rugby league has let me down again
The stance over Michael Jennings’ NRL return by people in power is deeply upsetting and will continue unless there’s a serious change in attitude towards women, PAMELA WHALEY writes.
Kent: Secret Bennett meetings doomed Demetriou’s Souths reign
While Jason Demetriou was busy running training sessions, he was missing clandestine get-togethers deliberately held away from Rabbitohs players that may still be affecting the coach, PAUL KENT writes.
Kent: Tigers legend Keith Barnes and his unfortunate premiership quirk
Keith Barnes, the legendary Balmain Tiger who passed away on Monday, owns one of the most heartbreaking statistics in rugby league. But, PAUL KENT writes, it never fazed one of the game’s true gentle men.
Buzz’s open letter to NRL boss: You can’t honour Jennings’ milestone
You have a huge responsibility to every woman in rugby league and it’s why you can’t present Michael Jennings with his 300-game match-ball. Read Phil Rothfield’s full open letter to Andrew Abdo.
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