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.
Opinion
‘Bad losers, bad winners’: Fan fury after Origin classic
There were cheers, tears, biffs and the usual claims of bias. The Origin decider had it all. HAVE YOUR SAY
Johns: Crichton tasked with silencing Walsh/Ponga double act
If anyone can stop the attacking geniuses of Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga down their favoured left side, it’s Stephen Crichton. Matty Johns analyses the key battles that will decide State of Origin game three.
The serious issue with Billy’s big calls for Origin decider
There’s a fear that Queensland’s changes for Origin III have nothing to do with them and everything to do with Michael Maguire and the Blues, DAVID RICCIO writes.
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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.
Kent: Gus-Ciraldo divide on Dogs’ team selections
Rumours are circulating Phil Gould is trying to gain control of team selections from Cameron Ciraldo at Canterbury – and it wouldn’t be the first time he has pulled rank over an NRL coach, writes PAUL KENT.
Read: Bulldoze Accor Stadium and fix suburban footy
It’s time to renew the debate over stadiums in Sydney, put a plan in place for the next 20 years and put a rocket under the state government, BRENT READ writes.
Horror match caps off week from hell for Trell
The only four-letter words coming out of Latrell Mitchell’s mouth on Friday night were said in frustration as Souths dramatically unravelled on one of rugby league’s biggest stages.
Walsh hit exposes NRL double standards
The NRL is constantly tightening its rules and punishing contact with the head. So why was Taylan May not charged? The Broncos and Reece Walsh have every right to ask what happened to protecting the head, writes Brent Read.
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