Cleary coy on Blues, but Bellamy warns about coaching club and state
As speculation linking Ivan Cleary to the NSW job grows, former Blues coach and grand final adversary Craig Bellamy has offered some advice.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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Papalii to face court over pub incident
Canberra star Josh Papalii has been issued a court attendance notice to face charges of intimidating police and failing to leave a licensed premises.
- by Adrian Proszenko, Christian Nicolussi, Michael Chammas, Dan Walsh, Billie Eder and Adam Pengilly
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Maguire often carries a baseball bat. He’ll need it at the Broncos
Greeted by a welcoming committee of Shane Webcke and Gorden Tallis, Michael Maguire knows there’s only one way to placate Brisbane’s powerful old boys.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Cleary worried ‘terrible’ Bunker decision could decide grand final
Nathan Cleary suffered a shoulder injury, but his father Ivan was unhappy with a decision by the Bunker official.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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‘He’s been a victim’: Meninga defends Ponga after star’s shock Kangaroos backflip
Kalyn Ponga has been lauded for belatedly making himself available for Australia, but will he now get picked?
- by Adrian Proszenko
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Tigers star Galvin set for PM’s XIII call-up
A rollercoaster rookie year is about to end on a high for Lachlan Galvin, who is expected to be called up to wear the green and gold for the first time.
- by Adrian Proszenko, Adam Pengilly, Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi
Broncos approach NSW coach Maguire as Walters replacement
The players responsible for winning Brisbane’s last premiership need to get out of the way as the club identifies New South Welshman Maguire as Walters’ replacement.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Michael Chammas
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Reynolds says players ‘blind-sided’ as Broncos split with coach Kevin Walters
One of Brisbane’s highest profile players on Thursday night said players were still awaiting communications from the club.
- by Michael Chammas, Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi
‘Disappointed’ Meninga weighs into Ponga, Kangaroos standoff
Australian coach Mal Meninga has taken Kalyn Ponga to task after the Knights star prioritised pre-season training over an Australian jersey.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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If Ponga is serious about winning a title at the Knights, it’s time to wear the green and gold
Kalyn Ponga’s stated ambition is to prioritise a premiership with Newcastle. His best chance of doing that is playing for Australia.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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Ponga facing potential NRL games ban over Kangaroos snub
Kalyn Ponga’s stated intention of prioritising club over country could backfire as the fallout from his Kangaroos call continues.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi
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