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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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Why Broncos lost an Origin and future Test star

Xavier Coates rocked the Broncos when he quit the club last year to join Craig Bellamy’s Melbourne Storm. Now ahead of his return to Brisbane he reveals why he walked out.

Travis Meyn

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 28: Briton Nikora of the Sharks is tackled during the NRL Trial Match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Canterbury Bulldogs at PointsBet Stadium on February 28, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Market Watch: Sharks poised to net two big fish

The Sharks are preparing for the future with two off contract players in their sights. See the latest transfer news in MARKET WATCH.

David Riccio, Peter Badel, Fatima Kdouh, Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and Phil Rothfield

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Cody Walker and Damien Cook this week during South Sydney training ahead of their final against the Knights. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Why Rabbitohs made risky captaincy call

Souths coach Jason Demetriou has handed under-fire star Cody Walker the extra responsibility of captaincy following an injury setback for Cam Murray. Will the move work to reignite the team?

Dean Ritchie, David Riccio, Brent Read, Travis Meyn, Peter Badel, Tim E. Williams, Fatima Kdouh and Michael Carayannis

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Magic boost: Qld wins battle for NRL extravaganza

Queensland has staved off a poaching raid from the NSW government to retain the rights to host Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium next season.

Peter Badel and Brent Read

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In-demand Bulldogs star weighs up future

Canterbury has a fight on their hands to retain the services of lively hooker Jeremy Marshall-King, as three rivals clubs prepare to snatch him for next season.

Michael Carayannis and Brent Read

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 07: Ben Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles scores his first try in the NRL during the round nine NRL match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Wests Tigers at 4 Pines Park, on May 07, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Tom who? ‘Burbo’ Trbojevic steals the show as Manly topple Tigers

It may have been the Tommy Turbo comeback, but it was another Trbojevic brother who stole the show, as Manly surged past the Tigers in front of a sold out crowd.

Martin Gabor

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Police drop investigation into Cody Walker

South Sydney star Cody Walker has no case to answer after police dropped their investigation into an incident described by the Rabbitohs star’s adviser as “a bit of fun”.

Michael Carayannis

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5/5/22 WEEKEND TELEGRAPH SPECIAL. MUST NOT USE BEFORE CLEARING WITH PIC EDITOR ROHAN KELLY- Wests Tigers Harold Matthews Cup winners L to R Will Craig, Jeremiah Leatigaga, Tallyn Da Silva, Heath Mason and Lachlan Galvin pictured. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Seven kids set to supercharge Wests’ next great era

The future could hardly look brighter for Wests Tigers, with seven members of a drought-breaking team primed to form the nucleus of the club’s next first-grade squad.

Nick Walshaw, Michael Carayannis, Fatima Kdouh, Peter Badel and Brent Read

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Erin Molan, Andrew Johns, Darryl Brohman and Phil Rothfield.

Molan’s feud with Johns sparked more drama

The Erin Molan-Andrew Johns feud made headlines and rocked rugby league, but it also caused a never-before-revealed radio walkout. FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED.

Adam Mobbs

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Defiant Arthur won’t hesistate to pick son again

Jake Arthur is a valuable member of the Eels squad according to his dad and coach Brad Arthur who says he won’t hesitate in picking Jake again this season.

Fatima Kdouh

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