GRAND FINAL DIARY
NRL 2024
Munster’s mother orders her son to kiss and make up with Liam Martin
Cameron Munster and Liam Martin have made up after Munster’s mother did not like what her son had to say about the Panthers star.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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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
Jahrome Hughes and Olivia Kernick take top honours at Dally M awards
Jahrome Hughes and Olivia Kernick have taken out the Dally M Medals on Wednesday night – and Kalyn Ponga apologises for putting club before country.
- by Christian Nicolussi
‘I thought we were fine … obviously not’: Martin hits back at Munster
Cameron Munster told media he and Liam Martin “didn’t really like each other” when on tour with the Kangaroos … but that was news to the Penrith firebrand.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Nelson Asofa-Solomona to miss NRL grand final after judiciary fail
The Storm giant will miss five matches, including the bumper clash with Penrith at Accor Stadium on Sunday night.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Panthers consider painkilling jabs for Cleary as shoulder surgery looms
While club medics are confident the star halfback has not suffered further damage to his shoulder, the injury could still affect what he can do in the grand final, according to sports scientists.
- by Christian Nicolussi and Cindy Yin
Hey Ivan, you were right: NRL confirm bunker blunder
The NRL confirmed the Bunker got it wrong denying a try to Penrith’s Sunia Turuva – and why the Roosters were also hurt by a decision on Friday night.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Former Newtown president dies from heart attack watching Jets’ grand final win
Newtown icon John Singleton has paid tribute to Barry Vining, the former president who died while watching his beloved Jets’ NSW Cup win on Sunday.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Many Pappy returns: Resilience, courage and the best story of grand final week
The Melbourne player who deserved to feel the most satisfaction and joy late Friday night was Ryan Papenhuyzen.
- by Christian Nicolussi
‘I’m usually mentally checked out at this time of year:’ Blore could swap spoon for title ring
Shawn Blore has the chance to go from last one season to first the next – and former Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens could not be happier.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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NRL 2024
Storm eye judiciary miracle to free Asofa-Solomona for NRL grand final
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been hit with a hefty four-match ban, but Melbourne haven’t given up on his grand final dream just yet.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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