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.
Opinion
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.
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Locker Room: Giant self-inflicted wound unleashes tsunami of pain
GWS are a sporting club that no other franchise in Australia would want to be right now, a club struggling for a pulse up against a thriving NRL and dealing with a wholly avoidable scandal, writes David Riccio.
Gutherson chase risks Dragons being labelled hypocrites
St George Illawarra’s open pursuit of Clint Gutherson risks giving the Dragons’ wantaway star Ben Hunt all the ammunition he needs in his own battle against the club, writes BRENT READ.
Buzz’s top-50 NRL players for 2024: Four millionaires miss the cut
Phil Rothfield’s Top 50 NRL players for 2024 is littered with the game’s highest paid players, but four million-dollar men from the Rich 100 failed to make the cut. See the full Top 50 and have your say.
What Seibold’s revival says about ‘cursed’ Broncos coaching role
“It’s you not us’’ was the cry when Anthony Seibold was effectively shown the door in Brisbane. Maybe, ROBERT CRADDOCK writes, it was the Broncos all along.
Buzz: Proof NRL’s high tackle ‘crackdown’ denial is a load of rubbish
The NRL hates us using the word crackdown, but there is no denying the cold, hard facts. PHIL ROTHFIELD reveals the sharp spike in sin-bins for high tackle offences.
Latrell has two choices – one of them is the sack
South Sydney have backed Latrell Mitchell to the hilt – often at their own expense – but their patience has now worn thin. The superstar must repay their faith or head to the farm for good, writes BRENT READ.
Matty Johns: Cleary crutch exposes flaws in Panthers’ game plan
One of the keys to Penrith’s great success has been dealing with the loss of Nathan Cleary for stints before finals. MATTY JOHNS reveals why, in 2024, the halfback’s absence is exposing hidden cracks.
‘Bears are in!’: The words I have waited 25-years to hear
The Bears might be league’s perennial, trophy-starved underdogs, but this ranks as one of the most incredible comeback stories in the history of Australian sport. And lifelong fan BEN HORNE still can’t quite believe it.
Revealed: Bulldogs secretly assembling dossier of referee blunders
Canterbury are frustrated with Gerard Sutton, and while they won’t publicly slam the referee, some at the club are keeping a dossier of his alleged blunders during Bulldogs matches.
Bulldog’s Bite: It’s time for the NRL to break golden rule
Golden point is for fans, broadcasters and viewers – not the exhausted players – which is why the NRL must reward teams that play in extra time, even when they lose, writes DEAN RITCHIE.
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