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Brent ReadSenior Sports Writer

Brent Read is one of rugby league’s agenda setters but is also among the nation’s most well-known golf writers. He also covers Olympic sports, writing with authority, wit and enthusiasm. Brent began his career in sport as a soccer player, playing with the Brisbane Strikers in the NSL.

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Rabs reveals commentary habits of ‘freak’ Gus Gould

Ray Warren has been blown away by the coverage of his retirement, and taken time to share some of the untold secrets of the NRL commentary box.

Tamaryn McGregor and David Riccio

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 14: Jarrod Wallace of the Titans looks on during the round 10 NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Suncorp Stadium, on May 14, 2022, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Market Watch: Unwanted Titan eyes Dolphins switch

An off-contract Titan could reunite with Wayne Bennett at the Dolphins, while the Broncos have locked down a young star compared to Cameron Smith. See the latest signing news.

Peter Badel, Travis Meyn, Phil Rothfield, Brent Read and Michael Carayannis

COMMENTNRL

Revealed: Haas contract saga set to explode again

The Payne Haas saga has settled for now after backflipping on his release request, but it’s a powder keg that could set off again in four months, writes Travis Meyn.

Travis Meyn

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Blues head coach Brad Fittler looks on during a New South Wales Blues State of Origin squad training session at Coogee Oval on May 31, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Blues clause that could hinder Dogs’ shot at Fittler

NSW coach Brad Fittler has a clause in his contract that could scupper hopes of luring him back to coach an NRL club.

Brent Read and David Riccio

NRL

Tigers’ preferred Madge replacement re-emerges

A familiar name has re-emerged as the preferred candidate to coach Wests Tigers as the club’s chairperson cast further doubt on Michael Maguire’s future.

David Riccio, Michael Carayannis and Brent Read

NRL

WEEKEND NEWSPAPERS SPECIAL. PLEASE CONTACT WEEKEND PIC EDITOR JEFF DARMANIN BEFORE PUBLISHING. 28-09-2021 Penrith Panthers players at Novetel Twin Waters on the Sunshine Coast ahead of the 2021 Grand Final. Nathan Cleary and Stephen Crichton. PICTURE: Brad Fleet

Cleary’s cut shows off-contract Panthers the way

Jarome Luai is hoping his off-contract Blues and Panthers teammates can benefit from Nathan Cleary’s contract call as the premiers try to keep the core of their squad together long term.

Fatima Kdouh

NRL

Career killer: The only survivors from Dragons’ BBQ-gate

It was rugby league’s most infamous barbecue. And there’s only a handful of Dragons who have survived its wrath. So just how much damage did some snags and a beer cause?

Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and David Riccio

NRL

DAILY TELEGRAPH 30TH MAY 2022Pictured is NSW Blues State of Origin player Payne Haas at the team photo held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Coogee Beach in Sydney, ahead of Origin Game One on the 8th of June 2022.Picture: Richard Dobson

Revealed: SBW’s words of wisdom on Haas’ contract spat

Sonny Bill Williams is no stranger to contract disputes, and NSW prop Payne Haas reveals SBW has helped put his spat with the Broncos into perspective.

Brent Read

NRL

Why Tigers sacking could be a blessing for Maguire

The Wests Tigers will soon make a call on the future of Michael Maguire soon, but if he is sacked he could be gifted an even more lucrative job, writes Brent Read.

Brent Read

NRL

Cleary fumes over tactic that left Nathan hobbling

Nathan Cleary attempted to downplay the incident, but his father Ivan was not feeling so charitable after the Penrith star was targeted repeatedly on Friday night.

Martin Gabor and James Phelps

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