Buzz: Walsh v Teddy, history shows captain’s time almost up
A Kangaroos jersey is like a baggy green cap with loyalty and long service respected. But you also can’t ignore the young guns coming through, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Opinion
Broncos believer: Why I bought NRL grand final tickets
As a lifelong Brisbane fan, I’m prepared to put my neck out to declare that the Broncos will be there on October 1. Veteran News Corp journalist Steve Zemek outlines why he is putting his money where his mouth is.
How Origin will help predict NRL 2023 premiership winner
What makes up a premiership team? As DAVID RICCIO discovers, most of the NRL’s 17 clubs are lacking the key ingredient needed to be a true contender.
The Tackle: Gus forced to eat words on Broncos take-down
Phil Gould will have to rethink his assertion that the Broncos don’t have the defensive mettle to win the premiership, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
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Monday Dog: Proof Origin means more to Qld than NSW
I get sick and tired of hearing how Queensland ‘understand Origin’ and NSW doesn’t but recent decisions from two Blues stars may have changed my mind. Dean Ritchie’s highlights and lowlights.
Slater, Smith show could become recurring Blues nightmare
Maroons legends Billy Slater and Cameron Smith returned to the Origin arena to orchestrate one of Queensland’s most famous series wins. Now they plan to haunt the Blues for years.
Kent: Shine has worn off Freddy’s quirky tricks
When Brad Fittler took over the Blues we put up with his alternative training ideas because they were winning. Now the shine has worn off and Freddy must go after another failure, PAUL KENT writes.
Tigers’ baffling Benji deal biggest gamble in NRL history
There’s no other way to say it — Wests Tigers appointing Benji Marshall for five years is among the biggest coaching risks in rugby league’s modern era, writes DEAN RITCHIE.
Johns: Blues should have fought fire with fire
The Blues knew what was coming from the Maroons in the series decider at Suncorp Stadium, but underestimated the ferocity of their opponents and paid the price, writes MATTY JOHNS.
Two Maroons who can prevent Origin ratings disaster
If the Blues skip away as some fear, it will be a disaster for the game’s promotion. And two Maroons stars can help avoid that doomsday scenario, writes Paul Kent.
Kent: Is Bennett’s magic finally waning?
The Dolphins’ struggle to land a marquee player for their inaugural season is the first solid indication Wayne Bennett’s magic is wearing out, writes PAUL KENT.
Kent: NRL’s stark warning over Origin identity crisis
Critics argue that change to Origin is inevitable but one thing is for certain, if you mess with the fabric of what makes it a success, you’re headed down a dangerous path, PAUL KENT writes.
Maroons confirm key changes, make calls on injured stars
Queensland’s team is locked in for the Origin decider with big calls made on injured stars, out-of-form veterans and Felise Kaufusi’s replacement.
NRL Tackle: Holbrook paying for Titans’ blunders
From Jarryd Hayne, to Ash Taylor and David Fifita, the Titans just keep getting their recruitment wrong and now another coach is about to be chewed up and spat out.
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