Penbo: These wild Origin scenes are bad news for AFL
There’s a clear reason why 83,000 fans in Sydney on Wednesday is a more potent spectacle than 100,000 in the MCG in September, writes David Penberthy. Have your say.
Opinion
Johns: The best players at every position so far in 2025
An explosion of young talent has come into the first-grade and while there are plenty of fresh faces in Matty Johns’ rankings of the best players at each position, a few grizzled veterans have more than held their own.
Gus Gould myth exposed by his 23-year NRL title drought
There’s no doubt Phil Gould can set up a club to win an NRL premiership. But the jury is out on whether he can still actually deliver one – and what he’s done to this Bulldogs’ roster is incomprehensible madness.
The eight things NSW must do if they are to win Origin III
Stop the penalties, stop Cameron Munster and stop getting in their own way – do these things and the NSW Blues can start thinking about celebrating another Origin series victory.
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Watch: Brutal crowd treatment threatens to break Mam
Brisbane Broncos bad boy Ezra Mam was rattled by a hostile crowd at Manly – if he does not learn to handle it it could ruin his winter or worse, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
Critical failure: Penrith’s full roster rated as premiers plummet
With the Panthers dynasty well and truly over we grade every player that has turned out for Penrith in 2025 in an attempt to identify where it all went so wrong for the once invincible premiers.
Why Billy Slater needs to forget loyalty and axe DCE
Queensland coach Billy Slater owes under-siege skipper Daly Cherry-Evans nothing, writes David Riccio, which is why the Maroons mentor needs to pick up the phone and make the biggest call of his career.
‘Billy was clueless. It’s time to bring Benny back’
Daly Cherry-Evans’ time in Maroon may be coming to an end … and several teammates could join him in the exit. HAVE YOUR SAY
Matty Johns: Galvin is worth collateral damage risk at Bulldogs
Canterbury’s success has come from a delicate formula involving their utility-style forwards and playmakers. Matty Johns reveals why throwing Lachlan Galvin in the mix is worth disrupting the team’s harmony.
Vote now: Who is Qld’s most hated NSW Blues villain
From smug sledgers to serial grubs, rule-benders to microphone-hogging commentators, the NSW Blues have produced plenty of villains. Now it’s time to vote for your most hated.
End Alfie’s exile: Maroons have what the Broncos need
Allan Langer swapped his water bottle for a neatly pressed Broncos corporate shirt. ROBERT CRADDOCK reveals why it’s time to swap them back again.
$123m robbery: State of Origin destroying integrity of NRL
The NRL is the only major sport on this planet allows the main competition to be interrupted for almost a third of the season. PHIL ROTHFIELD reveals the only way to protect the integrity of the premiership.
Blue Meanie: The New South Welshman who loves to be hated
When Queensland’s fans are looking for someone to boo in Origin I the NSW Blues hope they turn to pantomime villain Liam Martin, writes Brent Read.
The trap NSW must avoid if they are to win Origin I
New South Wales boast an incredibly dangerous backline – but it’s what happens before the ball goes wide that will decide whether that weapon will wound the Maroons, writes MATTY JOHNS.
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