NRL bolters: Million dollar rookie to repay the faith
The Broncos invested a huge sum in this rookie, and while his debut was not too impressive, he’s tipped to make amends in 2022.
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‘Don’t know where people get this s***:’ False report slammed
Brandon Smith’s camp has rubbished a report claiming the NRL’s most in-demand free agent has narrowed down his NRL future to the Dolphins or Roosters.
Why Hook’s Moneyball will reignite Dragons
Burning Questions: Bargain-buying Dragons have a great chance of not only making the bookies eat their prohibitive odds but also making plenty of noise as a finals contender.
Buzz: NFL shows solution to schedule, injury mess
Clubs are angry with the 2022 NRL draw, and players are stretched to breaking – but there is a way to fix it. Buzz’s weekly highlights and lowlights.
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Why Cronk brushed Storm semi for All Blacks
For so long Cooper Cronk has been the NRL’s symbol of the perfect planner, so his decision to watch the All Blacks in the World Cup over Melbourne’s semi-final came as a shock to teammate Luke Keary.
Domination the only thing on Taukeiaho’s mind
Sio Siua Taukeiaho does it while he’s brushing his teeth, when he’s driving the car or taking a shower. He sees himself bossing the field and making mincemeat of Melbourne Storm’s monsters.
Smith wary of Roosters’ blitz
Melbourne defensive structure is legend — but it will count for little if the Storm can’t stop the Roosters from racing out of the blocks in Saturday night’s preliminary final at the SCG.
Teams named: Full preliminary finals squads
South Sydney’s preparations have taken a hit with James Roberts only a “50/50” chance of facing Canberra, while star forward Cameron Murray is also in doubt. FULL TEAM NEWS AND CHANGES
Baffled Bellamy hits out at Smith’s haters
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has come out in strong defence of captain Cameron Smith, with the Storm mentor perplexed as to why the NRL great continues to be slammed by the rugby league public.
Cold-hearted Cronk ready for Stormy exit
Cooper Cronk has been preparing for his NRL retirement all year, so even the emotion of having to take down the club he spent 14 seasons with won’t faze the Roosters’ serial winner.
How AFL nobodies took down NRL blockbuster
As the NRL grapples with concerns over the effect of refereeing controversies, the GWS Giants‘ brilliant victory over Collingwood has given the AFL a huge ratings win against rugby league.
Kent: NRL can’t have it both ways
Graham Annesley explained why it was right to sin bin Jake Trbojevic for grabbing Dane Gagai because that’s the rules. But for some in the game, the rules will never be good enough, writes PAUL KENT.
Analysis: Where the NRL semi-finals were won and lost
There are four teams left fighting for two grand final spots — but before we get to the NRL preliminary finals, let’s look back at what decided the Rabbitohs-Sea Eagles and Storm-Eels clashes.
Monday Buzz: Fears refs will blow it in finals
No one left ANZ Stadium talking about the footy. No one on social media was talking anything but refereeing. As the grand final looms large, officiating dominates NRL discussion again.
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