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Lock power rankings: ‘One of the greats of this era’

WE’RE currently in the golden age of lock forwards, but who are the best in town? We run the eye over every lock in the competition in the latest instalment of our NRL power rankings.

Eels

Coach Arthur beats Hayne in time trial

JARRYD Hayne has never been a strong trainer in the pre-season, but during Parramatta’s recent training camp on the Central Coast he was beaten home in a fitness test by coach Brad Arthur.

EMBARGOED FOR SUNDAY TELE - First shots of Josh Dugan in Sharks gear at Cronulla. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Sport

Why your team can dare to dream in 2018

EVEN the most cynical NRL fans have reason to hope in 2018 – yes, Warriors tragics, you too. Off-season signings and front-of-house changes make for an exciting year ahead.

Australian rugby league training at Goschs Paddock. Coach Tim Sheens talks to his troops. Pic: Michael Klein

NRL

Legendary NRL coach’s Super achievement

HE is one of Australia’s most decorated coaches, but for Tim Sheens getting promoted to the Super League with Hull KR is up there with winning a World Cup.

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Matt Gillett of Brisbane celebrates his try with Alex Glenn and Anthony Milford during the NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Penrith Panthers. Pic Darren England.

Five things: Gillett takes out Blue Bronco

ANOTHER Bunker blunder, Matty Gillett’s friendly fire could have Origin implications, Panthers in turmoil. Here’s what we learned from Brisbane’s win over Penrith.

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Cowboys v West Tigers. Cowboys Jason Taumalolo

Cowboys out to fortify Townsville

IT was a graveyard for visiting teams last season and now the Cowboys are desperate to return 1300SMILES Stadium to the fortress it once was.

NRL

Titans protest the try of Alex Glenn of Brisbane during the elimination final between the Brisbane Broncos and the Gold Coast Titans. Pic Darren England.

Titans plan Easter uprising at ‘graveyard’

THE Titans will embark on an Origin-style bonding camp in a desperate bid to end a 10-year Suncorp curse and save their season against Brisbane Good Friday.

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Mitchell Pearce of the Roosters passes the ball during the Round 6 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Sydney Roosters at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Thursday, April 6, 2017. (AAP Image/Glenn Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Pearce remains in Origin frame despite loss

MITCHELL Pearce remains the pick of his peers in NSW but his Roosters teammates were nowhere near that level, putting in an insipid defensive display against the Broncos.

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Bronco's Jordan Kahu after he picked up the short drop kick and attempted to score a try during the round 5 NRL game between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Brisbane Broncos at ANZ Stadium , Homebush . Picture : Gregg Porteous

Bennett blames loss on Kahu blunder

BRONCOS coach Wayne Bennett has singled out a brain snap from Jordan Kahu as the moment that led to Brisbane’s shock loss to Canterbury.

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Corey Norman of the Eels during the Parramatta Eels v Brisbane Broncos NRL round 1 game at Pirtek Stadium, Parramatta. pic Mark Evans

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