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Andrew Johns is an Immortal, a Newcastle great and a commentator for Channel Nine

Can’t win the NRL title outside the top four? If it’s ever going to happen, Manly is the team
Opinion
NRL 2024

Can’t win the NRL title outside the top four? If it’s ever going to happen, Manly is the team

I’ve put the red pen through the Roosters after their horror injury run and the Panthers don’t seem quite right. This might be the year when NRL history gets turned on its head.

  • by Andrew Johns

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I’m backing the Eels to dash top-eight dreams of inconsistent Dragons
Opinion
NRL 2024

I’m backing the Eels to dash top-eight dreams of inconsistent Dragons

There are so many permutations over the last two weeks, but I suspect the race for the last spot in the top eight is a race in two - which doesn’t include the Dragons.

  • by Andrew Johns
Sorry, Graham, but it was my job to kick field goals. This is why blockers are unavoidable
Opinion
NRL 2024

Sorry, Graham, but it was my job to kick field goals. This is why blockers are unavoidable

The NRL’s argument is good in theory, but it’s just not practical. We should never see a repeat of the fiasco at the end of the Sharks versus Knights game.

  • by Andrew Johns
There’s no excuse for biting. Kyle Flanagan should have copped longer than four weeks
Opinion
NRL 2024

There’s no excuse for biting. Kyle Flanagan should have copped longer than four weeks

The game has gone down a treacherous path with wrestling and the Dragons star was in a bad position, but the video evidence was damning.

  • by Andrew Johns
The Bulldogs and Dragons are the success stories of the season. There’s one reason why
Opinion
NRL 2024

The Bulldogs and Dragons are the success stories of the season. There’s one reason why

The two traditional clubs have injected new life into the NRL after finally getting the right people in key positions.

  • by Andrew Johns
I thought the Broncos would win the title this year – but it all went to their heads
Opinion
NRL 2024

I thought the Broncos would win the title this year – but it all went to their heads

They almost had two hands on last year’s trophy, but this year the Broncos have been awful. Only two players can hold their heads high.

  • by Andrew Johns
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The Origin decider was out of this world. But how much more can these players give?
Opinion
NRL 2024

The Origin decider was out of this world. But how much more can these players give?

I’ve taken time to watch the game three replay. It was one of the toughest and most brutal games I’ve ever seen.

  • by Andrew Johns
As a NSW fan, Kalyn Ponga terrifies me – but he can be a double-edged sword

As a NSW fan, Kalyn Ponga terrifies me – but he can be a double-edged sword

Billy Slater has taken a gamble with the Knights superstar. But Michael Maguire must try to expose him if the Origin shield is to return south.

  • by Andrew Johns
Why Sam Walker is the new Alfie Langer, and the next Maroons No.7
Opinion
NRL 2024

Why Sam Walker is the new Alfie Langer, and the next Maroons No.7

His dad played with Alfie Langer and, until now, there hasn’t been a player so similar to the little genius.

  • by Andrew Johns
The bunker is getting it all wrong. These are the changes it needs
Opinion
NRL 2024

The bunker is getting it all wrong. These are the changes it needs

The way we use video review technology is driving me crazy. But there are ways to improve it for the fans.

  • by Andrew Johns
Forget Mitchell or Moses ... this is the man to save the series for NSW

Forget Mitchell or Moses ... this is the man to save the series for NSW

He has been criticised for his performances at State of Origin level – and that’s why Payne Haas is poised to have a big impact for NSW on Wednesday night.

  • by Andrew Johns

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