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Steve Zemek began his career in his native Queensland before moving to Sydney with Australian Associated Press in 2014. He worked as an NRL journalist for five seasons, covering the game all over Australia and in New Zealand before making a career pivot towards court reporting in 2019. He joined NCA NewsWire in mid 2020 as a Sydney-based court reporter where he has covered some of the state’s biggest cases.

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NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 22: Blues coach Laurie Daley speaks to the media after his announcement as the Blues captain during the New South Wales State of Origin team announcement at The Star on May 22, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Daley’s mind games finally ignite Origin

NSW coach Laurie Daley has implored officials to ensure Queensland doesn’t get away with last year’s questionable tactics.

American Sports

Gold Coast Titans warm-up and start of training session at cbus Stadium. Photo of Jarryd Hayne. Pic by Richard Gosling

NFL star on why Hayne struggled

SEATTLE Seahawks Superbowl winner Marshawn Lynch thinks there’s one reason Jarryd Hayne struggled to adjust to the NFL.

NRL

The Dragons concede a try during the St George Illawarra Dragons v Gold Coast Titans NRL round 19 game at UOW Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah. pic Mark Evans

Why Mary can’t dump disappointing Dragons

ST GEORGE Illawarra coach Paul McGregor says there is one thing stopping him from swinging the axe on a number of underperforming Dragons.

Rabbitohs

Souths sack NRL bad boy Carter

THE NRL career of wayward back-rower Paul Carter is in tatters after his sacking by the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Michael Ennis of the Sharks celebrates victory in the round 17 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Parramatta Eels at Southern Cross Group Stadium on July 2, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Why Cronulla are the team to beat

IF THEY weren’t already front runners, the Cronulla Sharks have shown exactly why they are favourites to claim the 2016 NRL crown.

NRL

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 15: Luke Keary of the Rabbitohs runs the ball during the round seven NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at 1300SMILES Stadium on April 15, 2016 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Rabbitoh’s fitness battle for Tigers clash

SOUTH Sydney utility Luke Keary is in doubt for Friday’s NRL clash with the Wests Tigers.

Cronulla Sharks

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 15: Wade Graham of the Sharks is tackled by the Knights defence during the round 10 NRL match between the Newcastle Knights and the Cronulla Sharks at Hunter Stadium on May 15, 2016 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

Hasler, Fittler back Graham for NSW

CANTERBURY coach Des Hasler and Origin great Brad Fittler have joined the chorus of praise for Cronulla back-rower Wade Graham.

NRL

BATHURST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 30: Bryce Cartwright of the Panthers celebrates victory during the round nine NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the Canberra Raiders at Carrington Park on April 30, 2016 in Bathurst, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Joey’s six must-pick Roos young guns

MAL Meninga has copped a hammering for sticking with the Kangaroos old brigade. Andrew Johns says there are six young guns who can lead us to World Cup glory.

Sydney Roosters

Friend backs Mitchell over Coote

ROOSTERS captain Jake Friend has brushed off reports the club is chasing Cowboy Lachlan Coote, believing they already have an ideal long-term No.1.

Wests Tigers

‘He’s a bad loser’: Benji lifts lid on dramas

BENJI Marshall says the Wests Tigers’ decision to axe Robbie Farah is due to his abrasive personality and not the club’s precarious salary cap position.

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