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Mitchell Woods in action for NSW at under-19s Origin level.

Bulldogs fans will see their long-term halfback on Monday. It’s not Lachlan Galvin

For all the hype surrounding a potential Bulldogs debut for Lachlan Galvin, a playmaker about whom the club is just excited also debuts on Monday.

  • Adrian Proszenko

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Addin Fonua-Blake.

Fonua-Blake backs Origin eligibility rules, even though they cost him

Sydney-born Sharks star Addin Fonua-Blake says he is “jealous” of players chosen for State of Origin but is happy for the eligibility rules to stay as they are.

  • Robert Dillon
Bulldogs/Swans fans

Bulldogs poised to overtake Swans as Sydney’s biggest crowd-puller

The resurgent Bulldogs are closing in on the title of Sydney’s best-supported football team – and another record crowd on Monday will put them within reach.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Tom Trbojevic with his brother Jake earlier in the year.

Manly open negotiations with Trbojevic brothers as Tom ponders England move

Manly are willing to offer Jake Trbojevic a one-year extension. They also want to retain Tom, but the situation is more complicated when it comes to their star fullback.

  • Michael Chammas
Latu Fainu is back for the Tigers.

Tigers tyro back to state his case for Galvin’s No.6 jersey

Latu Fainu wants to become the long-term halves partner of Jarome Luai. Now he gets the chance to prove he’s up to it.

  • Adrian Proszenko and Robert Dillon
Adam Reynolds is determined to play on for the Broncos in 2026.

300 games, 2438 points, three grand finals. Now Reynolds faces his greatest test

There is little that Adam Reynolds has not seen in the NRL. Yet, what lies ahead of him before making his 300th appearance looms as his greatest challenge.

  • Nick Wright
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Kurt Donoghoe suffered a severely broken nose in the Dolphins’ win against the Bulldogs.

‘There was a hole in my face’: The gruesome toll unsung Dolphin fought

After a horror start to the season, the Dolphins have knocked off three heavyweights. These are the courageous acts keeping their finals hopes alive.

  • Nick Wright
Lachlan Galvin trains with Canterbury at Belmore.

Bulldogs open door for Galvin debut in King’s Birthday blockbuster

Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo will name his star recruit in an extended squad for Monday’s clash against Parramatta at Accor Stadium, paving the way for a club debut.

  • Billie Eder
Ezra Mam on the attack against Manly.

What Ezra Mam really thinks of you booing him

Manly fans heckled Ezra Mam all night at 4 Pines Park – and the Brisbane player says he is used to it after years of standing up to racism.

  • Christian Nicolussi
Lachlan Galvin trains at Belmore with Canterbury Bulldogs.

‘They can have their hatred’: New Dog Galvin understands Tigers angst

Benji Marshall’s coaching. A reported fallout with Jarome Luai. And what next now he’s a Bulldog. The NRL’s brightest teen star tells all.

  • Dan Walsh and Danny Weidler

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