Ben Hunt
Opinion
Australia
‘Fatty’ Vautin was a TV trailblazer. The silence from some after his retirement says a lot
After more than three decades of entertaining viewers - the Manly and Queensland favourite has called it a day.
- by Danny Weidler
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Analysis
NRL 2025
The $30 investment that led Hunt back to the Broncos
Knowing they had to pull at Ben Hunt’s heartstrings, the Broncos killed the fatted calf for their prodigal son.
- by Adrian Proszenko
‘He’s an exceptional player’: Roosters poised to enter race for star halfback
Trent Robinson has voiced his admiration for Ben Hunt after the veteran No.7 was let go by the Dragons.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Updated
NRL 2024
He’s done with the Dragons. Now Ben Hunt is daring to dream of a ‘special’ return to this club
The outgoing St George Illawarra skipper says he’s relieved his acrimonious split with the Red V is all over. Now he’s looking to the future.
- by Danny Weidler and Dan Walsh
Analysis
NRL 2024
160,000 reasons to cut the cord: Inside story of the Ben Hunt saga
Few will begrudge Hunt for taking the best part of $7 million over seven years. But what the money hasn’t been able to buy is an affinity to the Red V.
- by Michael Chammas
Analysis
NRL 2024
Where to now for Ben Hunt and the Dragons?
After 12 months of friction, Ben Hunt and the Dragons have finally severed ties. Here are the options for both parties as they seek a change for 2025.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Analysis
NRL 2024
Why Ben Hunt holds key to the success of two clubs … and neither is the Dragons
It appears inevitable the veteran playmaker has no future at St George Illawarra. For very different reasons, the Bulldogs and Broncos need to act immediately.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Updated
NRL 2024
Dragons consider Doueihi move amid Hunt saga, Ilias-Hastings swap deal off the cards
The Dragons are considering making a play for Adam Doueihi after informing Ben Hunt he could test the market. It comes as Lachlan Ilias ended any chance of a Jackson Hastings swap deal.
- by Michael Chammas and Danny Weidler
Exclusive
NRL 2024
Not good enough: Dragons take Hunt to task in scathing review
The Dragons’ highest-paid player was told his performances when his team’s finals hopes hung in the balance weren’t befitting of his seniority in the side.
- by Michael Chammas and Danny Weidler
Hiding in the grandstand, PlayStations and those sprays: How Flanagan revived the Dragons
Down to almost his last chance to become an NRL head coach again, Shane Flanagan won the Dragons job by telling some home truths about the squad. This is how he’s helped turn around the Dragons.
- by Adam Pengilly
Dragons open contract extension talks with Ben Hunt for 2026
The Dragons have held informal conversations with their captain about playing on beyond 2025, with the Queensland representative intimating he was keen to finish his career at the club.
- by Michael Chammas
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