Dragons

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 03: The Bulldogs look dejected as they leave the field after being defeated 66 - 0 during the round 16 NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Manly Sea Eagles at Stadium Australia, on July 03, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Dead teams walking: What’s left in 2021 for also-rans?

Some NRL teams have suffered a nightmare 2021 campaign, but a premiership-winning coach insists there can be silver linings to be found at the end of a sorry season.

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 15: Kalyn Ponga of the Knights breaks the tackle of Aiden Tolman and Toby Rudolf of the Sharks during the round 22 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Newcastle Knights at Moreton Daily Stadium, on August 15, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Ponga makes call on Knights future after crushing Watson exit

After the emotional exit of best mate Connor Watson, Knights star Kalyn Ponga has made up his mind about his future in Newcastle.

NRL

Transfer market: Bulldogs want Englishman to stay

Luke Thompson’s Canterbury teammates are hoping their English enforcer will remain a Bulldog, while the club is weighing up making a move for a former Origin playmaker.

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