Cronulla Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon has revealed how the club confronted the noise around whether $1 million halfback Nicho Hynes should be dropped ahead of the semi-final. WATCH THE VIDEO
In a battle of the footy codes on Friday night in Sydney, the AFL has claimed a huge victory in the heart of the rugby league world.
It was the bunker call so triggering a former NRL coach turned off the Cronulla-North Queensland semi-final in favour for the AFL. MICHAEL CARAYANNIS dissects the decision that changed the trajectory of the do-or-die clash.
The Sharks have booked a place in the NRL prelim but Cowboys club legend Johnathan Thurston has laid his former side’s issues bare.
In another reminder the NRL premiership isn’t won in May, the competition ladder-leaders have been blown away on their home ground.
In front of NSW coach Michael Maguire, a near certainty for the Blues’ No. 7 jersey has returned the state to the drawing board.
He’s already had two stints as an NRL coach, and Trent Barrett now has a few months to show Eels bosses that he has what it takes to be the man to replace Brad Arthur.
A host of Sharks stars have 80 more minutes to prove they belong in the Blues team.
Nicho Hynes is a better footballer now than when he had the 2022 Dally M medal places around his neck – even with added off-field pressure, writes MATTY JOHNS.
NSW coach Michael Maguire will sit down to select his side for the opening State of Origin game in just over a week and there isn’t much more Nicho Hynes can do to secure his name in halves.
Cronulla’s charge to the top of the NRL ladder has continued with fans all saying the same thing about the Sharks’ latest cult hero.
Nicho Hynes has the chance to impress State of Origin selectors at Magic Round, but his fitness is the only thing that matters when the final team list is announced.
A delay in vital evidence related to Braydon Trindall’s court hearing has opened the door for the Cronulla Sharks star to make a shock NRL comeback this weekend.
The Bulldogs might be ahead on the ladder, but the Dragons are the most improved team in the competition this season. Check out Buzz’s highlights and lowlights from round 10.
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