Cleary one step ahead of Queensland
Nathan Cleary will steer the Blues around the park this Origin series but he’s expecting plenty of Maroons will be up in his grill as he does.
Panthers
Panthers put surprise packets in their place
The Penrith Panthers have sent the NRL one of the most brutal warnings of the season as the defending champions showed off their ruthless side.
Early Mail: Huge Sharks boost, Cobbo no-show
The Sharks have received a double boost ahead of their clash with the Roosters, while Selwyn Cobbo missed training for the Broncos. Full predicted teams here.
The Tackle: Huge Origin calls on young superstars
The Broncos are suddenly a hotbed of Origin talent — for both Queensland and NSW — and these are the calls that must be made, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
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‘Red-hot chance’: Real deal Raiders prove title credentials
Sydney Roosters, Souths and Melbourne were the three teams many thought could win the premiership going into round 19. Manly have joined them — and you can add Canberra now.
Saint, sinner, shoosh: Bennett’s Origin sacrifice
Wayne Bennett has made no secret of his desire to return to the Origin arena – these are the moves that could make it happen. PLUS, fed-up clubs call for change in NRL administration.
Joker Jimmy hits the jackpot
You might think James Maloney would be sad to call time on his NRL career when he joins the Super League next year — but a huge contract from Catalan Dragons will keep the smile on his face.
Which team is in danger of dropping out of top eight?
With seven rounds of the regular season remaining, 14 teams remain in finals contention. But it is not as open as that may seem. Check out the run home and how every team will fare.
Hook: NRL poorer for Maloney exit
You don’t get many players like James Maloney — smart, a leader, a mentor, a pest, a winner — but most of all, a great bloke. Catalans won’t know what’s hit them writes ANTHONY GRIFFIN.
France bound Maloney eyes perfect NRL exit
James Maloney will finish his NRL career to play rugby league in France next season, but says he intends on heading overseas with a Penrith premiership under his belt.
Sattler’s stunning praise for rookie rake
Penrith legend Scott Sattler has been so impressed with rookie rake Mitch Kenny that he’s compared him to a former teammate and hooking great of the proud club.
Maloney: Kikau ban ‘a gee-up’
James Maloney isn’t one to mince words and he saved some choice ones for the NRL judiciary after their “comical” decision to suspend Panthers enforcer Viliame Kikau for a shoulder charge.
NRL teams: Sharks shake-up, Widdop returns
Teams have dropped for NRL Round 19 with Gareth Widdop returning to spark life into the battling Dragons. Relive our coverage with SuperCoach Editor Tom Sangster.
Kikau cops two-game ban
The NRL judiciary has raised eyebrows following its decision to give Penrith second-rower Viliame Kikau a two-game ban for his tackle on Dragons half Darren Nicholls.
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