Laurie Daley
Opinion
State of Origin
Bard manners: Why would Laurie Daley’s lips touch this poison chalice?
The former Blues coach is the last man standing for the NSWRL, but his return already feels like a Shakespearean tragedy in the making.
- by Andrew Webster
Latest
Blues weigh options as Stuart ruled out of coaching role
The candidates to replace Brad Fittler are running short after Ricky Stuart dropped out of the running for the NSW position.
- by Adam Pengilly
Analysis
NRL 2023
Campaign to bring Laurie Daley back to lead Blues
Allies of Origin great Laurie Daley have been contacting influential figures to start privately and publicly supporting him to replace Brad Fittler.
- by Danny Weidler
NSWRL delays call on Fittler’s future as Gould urges Freddy to use NRL coach
On the same day it was expected a decision would be made on the coach’s future, the board delayed a decision as to whether they would go with a Fittler-Gould-Laurie Daley dream team.
- by Adam Pengilly
Why the Sea Eagles will dig their heels in on Taupau’s release request
The 32-year-old wants a new home straight away at the Eels. The problem is he could face his previous club days later in the middle of a finals race.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘Legends of the game’: V’landys upbeat about World Cup selection U-turn as Fittler, Slater quit
The Origin coaches were thrust into the Kangaroos’ selection roles on the eve of the series, but have now withdrawn before even picking a team.
- by Adam Pengilly
Analysis
NRL 2022
Why Johnathan Thurston has shown the All Stars game is here to stay
It felt like the tide was turning against the All Stars game with a spate of big-name withdrawals. But a few minutes of pre-game television was enough to understand why it has to stay.
- by Adam Pengilly
Indigenous players make up 13 per cent of NRL so why are there almost no coaches?
Aboriginal players are among the most celebrated in the game, but Indigenous figures want change to foster more coaches at the higher levels and fix a ‘blight’ on the NRL.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘One Australian team, not two’: But Daley backs Indigenous tours
Why playing against the Pacific nations and touring England and New Zealand are better options for the Indigenous All Stars than a 2025 World Cup berth.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Hey now, you’re an All Star: Tears of joy for Latrell’s brother
How Latrell Mitchell broke the news to his big brother Shaquai that he was a shock inclusion in the Indigenous All Stars team.
- by Christian Nicolussi
The Latrell text message that helped make his big brother an All Star
A text message to Laurie Daley helped pave the way for Latrell Mitchell’s older brother Shaquai to join the Indigenous All Stars.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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