Anthony Seibold needs to be watched closely, with a caring eye. His social media complaint reveals a fragile mental state. Take it to court and he risks surrendering control. Anything can be said.
Paul McGregor and his Dragons put together the win of their season last weekend – and it came after the coach had been shown the door. It’s a catch-22 that plenty of coaches will continue to go through for one reason, writes MATTY JOHNS.
For too long social media trolls have hidden cowardly behind fake names and fake profile shots, sniping from the safety of their own homes. But the Anthony Seibold case is proving one thing – their days of anonymity are numbered, writes PETER BADEL.
Shaun Johnson’s explanation via social media that the alleged ‘biting’ incident involving Kevin Proctor was all a bit of mix up has raised a bigger issue for the game, says PAUL KENT.
MONDAY BUZZ: The highlights, lowlights and talking points from another memorable weekend in sport.
HOW would you like to be a Dally M judge trying to pick an NRL team of the year? All but one positional award is up for debate and as wide open as ever.
BLOG WITH BUZZ: With the Dally M awards night fast approaching Phil Rothfield took a shot at picking his team of the year, including who is best coach.
DARREN LOCKYER: One injury can destroy a club’s premiership hopes. Here are the players that must stay fit for their club to have any hope of lifting the NRL trophy.
FIVE teams into the final three playoff spots won’t go. The middle of the premiership ladder is jammed and has set up a fascinating run to the finals, writes MATTHEW JOHNS.
CRAWLEY FILES: There seems to be an agenda to paint Neil Henry as the bad guy, and there may be Titans players unhappy with his coaching methods. Cry me a river.
THE Newcastle Knights won’t win the NRL premiership this season, but they could have a big say in who does, writes Mike Colman.
PAUL KENT: Tom Brady is the consummate professional footballer. George Best is known as a cautionary tale. What will be said when we reflect on Jarryd Hayne’s career?
NEIL Henry’s just a coach. Expendable. Why does the game think it’s OK that Henry is a 56-year-old without a job? If ever coaches needed a voice, it’s now.
BLOG WITH PAUL KENT NOW: With each new day comes a new layer in this saga and only one fact is certain: all this talk of Jarryd Hayne and Neil Henry is enough to kill a brown dog.
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