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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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‘There’s no ego’: Geyer confident son’s feet firmly on ground

He may have been one the stories of the opening weekend of NRL trials, but there’s no question of success going to the head of Mavrik Geyer, according to the man who knows him best.

Brent Read

NRL

Cooper Cronk, Johnathan Thurston, Cameron Smith and Billy Slater hold the shield up to celebrate winning the Origin decider between Queensland and NSW at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Pics Adam Head

GOAT returns to complete Maroons’ holy trinity

Cameron Smith is coming back to haunt the Blues with the Maroons legend revealing there is just one hurdle to clear before joining Billy Slater’s coaching staff.

Peter Badel

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Moses on his love for the Eels and life after footy

Parramatta star Mitchell Moses is coming off his best season on the footy field, thanks to getting his life in order off of it writes BRENT READ.

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NRL

Rival clubs back Panthers’ calls for NRL transfer reforms

Two of Penrith’s fierce rivals have backed the club’s push for a fairer transfer system after the Panthers lost one of their most-talented products to the Dolphins.

Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and Dean Ritchie

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Daly Cherry-Evans of the Sea Eagles reacts after a Sea Eagles try during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Manly Sea Eagles at Suncorp Stadium on September 24, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Players union backs fine freeze as veteran calls for change

As frustrated players wait for the review of the judiciary, the players union has backed the idea of a freeze. And a veteran has weighed in on the issue.

Brent Read

NRL

Ponga opens up on NRL future as cashed-up rival circles

Nerves have been fraying in Newcastle as the Dolphins circle with multimillion-dollar intent for superstar Kalyn Ponga.

Brent Read

NRL

Jamie Humphreys, father Stephen and grandfather Kevin.

Sea Eagles unveil rookie with serious bloodlines

His grandfather was a high-profile player and administrator, his father is a current CEO. Manly will unearth a bright new prospect this weekend.

Dean Ritchie

NRL

North Queensland Cowboys training at Hutchinson Builders Centre. Heilum Luki. Picture : Evan Morgan

Luki locked up, now for Nanai

After scoring one major contract win, the Cowboys are now battling a multimillion-dollar bidding war for their 18-year-old star.

Peter Badel, Travis Meyn, Michael Carayannis and Brent Read

NRL

Off-season move that proves Walker’s on the rise

Cooper Cronk, the halves soothsayer who works with Sam Walker at the Sydney Roosters, has opened up on why the young Queenslander is on the right track.

Brent Read

NRL

Tatts life: Niukore’s passion written all over his chest

You only have to look at Marata Niukore’s chest to realise why the Parramatta forward is heading home to New Zealand next season, but the telling his coach he was leaving wasn’t easy.

Brent Read

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