The fans have spoken — we’re sick of Origin
RUGBY league’s showpiece event, State of Origin, is slowly dying, with Channel Nine TV ratings show 680,000 viewers have disappeared in the last two years
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Matty Johns’s must-picks for Origin III
MATTHEW JOHNS: It’s time NSW selected players on their attacking strengths, not defensive shortcomings. Here are my selections to make the Blues great again.
Parramatta owe me: Semi
SEMI Radradra claims he is still owed $125,000 in third-party payments even though Parramatta are adamant the star winger is not owed a cent.
Daley’s fear of tough calls holds NSW back
LAURIE Daley didn’t select Bryce Cartwright because he “doesn’t want to expose him” but how else will he get Origin experience? It’s time for things to change.
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Semi shouldn’t be allowed to play for NSW
THE hysteria over Semi Radradra’s desire to play Origin for NSW and Test football for Australia has spotlighted some major issues with representative football.
Saints keep a close eye on target Coote
COWBOYS fullback Lachlan Coote faces the Dragons on Saturday knowing he could be playing for his future with the Sydney club next season.
Semi’s switch has full backing of Naiqama
KEVIN Naiqama has told The Saturday Telegraph there was no way he could be angry with Semi Radradra for pledging his allegiance to Australia.
NRL Late Mail: Gallen a certainty for Sharks
PAUL Gallen is a certainty to play for the Sharks after overcoming a knee injury, while Robbie Farah has been assured of starting for Wests Tigers.
Code hop for Keary on the table
LUKE Keary is open to making the switch to rugby union as his future at Redfern beyond this season remains up in the air.
Why Sam Burgess is the toughest man in league
THE Daily Telegraph can reveal Sam Burgess punched out 80 minutes on Thursday having completed just one training session after being released from hospital.
Farah to start against Sharks: Taylor
TIGERS coach Jason Taylor has confirmed that Robbie Farah will start at hooker in this weekend’s clash with Cronulla
Tigers prepared for Ennis antics
THE Tigers say they’re ready for the niggling tactics of Michael Ennis and the Sharks and won’t be drawn in on Saturday night.
‘That is when Brisbane could blow them apart’
BIG Mal Meninga delivers his verdict on tonight’s grudge match between the Broncos and Titans and reveals where the local derby will be won and lost.
Player ratings: $10m man will want to watch his back
THE Rabbitohs edged the Sea Eagles in a tough battle, but who starred and who struggled? Check out our Sea Eagles v Rabbitohs player ratings.
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