Flanagan opens up on possible NRL family reunion
Shane Flanagan was one of the first names linked with the Bulldogs’ vacancy after Trent Barrett’s exit. Here’s what his son and current Dog Kyle thinks of the possibility of a reunion.
Opinion
Why NRL battlers were wrong to let star halves go
While the NRL’s Covid affected seasons were dominated by fullbacks, the return to normality has once again cast the spotlight on No.7 as the most important position, writes Paul Kent.
Bulldogs cleanout continues, who’s next?
The Bulldogs’ big recruitment drive last season hasn’t made the impact many expected and their roster is a problem that could get bigger, writes Matty Johns.
Bulldogs’ fate rests on shoulders of true top Dog
The Bulldogs took a tremendous leap of faith in signing Phil Gould to a long-term contract as football boss, now the future of the club is in his hands, writes PAUL KENT.
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Eels fans should rage at those really to blame
THE NRL was the focus of most Eels fans, when in fact they should be storming the Leagues Club to throw out those truly responsible, writes RICHARD HINDS.
Meninga’s lethal weapon on the bench
FORGET Cameron Smith, JT or GI. The player who will win Australia this Test match will start the game on the bench, wearing No.15, writes MATTHEW JOHNS.
Rugby league’s crisis of manhood: Kent
RUGBY league used to laugh at the theatrical dives of soccer and ridiculous AFL melees where no one throws a punch. Now we do it — so where do we go from here?
Greenberg steps up and shows us who’s boss
IN recent weeks, many observers believed Todd Greenberg might not be up to the job. He emphatically refuted that notion on Tuesday, writes Rebecca Wilson.
Pig-headed board will ruin Eels’ one chance
THE Eels need to win just 12 of 15 games and be under the cap to make the playoffs. The solution is simple — but only if the board agree, writes PAUL KENT.
Eels must accept the consequences
THE effects of Parramatta’s deceit are already felt. And those calling for the players to escape punishment are ignoring the damage the club has wrought, writes PAUL KENT.
Dodgy cap deals have long been par for the course
CLUBS have cheated the salary cap before, from huge golf day bets to home renovations where the bills just disappear, the Eels saga is nothing new.
Buzz: Poor Wayne and his nine internationals
POOR Wayne Bennett. He’s got nine internationals in his footy team. After Sunday’s terrible act of bad sportsmanship, it is clear the super coach must learn to lose with dignity, writes Phil Rothfield.
Rep round: Which coaches got it wrong?
THE NRL takes a breather this week as we get stuck into representative round. Blog with BUZZ ROTHFIELD as he looks at each squad to see which coaches got it right and which fell short.
JT take a bow, you’re all class
MONDAY BUZZ 2: Johnathan Thurston provides another magic moment, are NRL crowd figures up or down plus the weekend highlights and lowlights.
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