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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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles reacts during the round four NRL match between Manly Sea Eagles and Parramatta Eels at 4 Pines Park, on March 30, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

SuperCoach teams analysis: Turbo replacements rated

Teams are in for round 5 and SuperCoaches have mass casualties to deal with including Tom Trbojevic, but also a host of great opportunities.

Rob Sutherland and Brent Read

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DAILY TELEGRAPH. Latrell Mitchell at South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL team training. USANA Rabbitohs Centre, Maroubra. Monday 10/03/2025. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers

‘Latrell is our fullback’: Bennett reveals when Mitchell will return to No.1

Latrell Mitchell will start a game in the centres in clubland for the first time in six years. Wayne Bennett reveals the reasoning behind the superstar full-back’s positional switch.

Brent Read and Fatima Kdouh

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‘Shocking incident’: Buzz tees off on NRL after Mahoney call

Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield has launched a spray of the NRL Match Review Committee over their lack of action taken on Bulldogs star Reed Mahoney for a “shocking cheap shot”. It comes as the NRL puts all clubs on notice for foul play.

Phil Rothfield and Brent Read

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Jarome Luai has copped a ban for a high shot against the Warriors.

Tigers optimistic over $6 million dollar man’s injury scare

Jarome Luai may be facing a two-match ban for a high tackle against the Warriors, but the Wests Tigers are optimistic over their $6 million dollar man’s troublesome shoulder. All the round news.

Pamela Whaley, Fatima Kdouh, Brent Read and Michael Carayannis

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Knights release playmaker, free space for potential Brown move

The Knights have granted an immediate release to one of their playmakers, a move which could free salary cap space for the club to make an early move for Dylan Brown. MARKET WATCH.

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Daly Cherry Evans acknowledges his supporters after his teams win at Brookvale Oval this Sunday.Photo: Tom Parrish

Why DCE’s ‘smear campaign’ fury threatens to derail title hopes

The next week is critical for Manly. The club hierarchy needs to find a way to coexist with Daly Cherry-Evans after he vented his ‘smear campaign’ grievances, or else they risk blowing a genuine premiership opportunity, writes BRENT READ.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Jack Williams of the Eels runs the ball during the round two NRL match between Parramatta Eels and Wests Tigers at CommBank Stadium, on March 16, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Late Mail: Eels lose key forward to knee injury, Tiger ruled out

Parramatta’s Jack Williams is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines while a Tigers star has been ruled out. SEE THE LATEST TEAM NEWS HERE.

Fatima Kdouh, Tyson Jackson, Brent Read, David Riccio and Tom Sangster

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NRL 2025 RD02 New Zealand Warriors v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles - Tom Trbojevic, try. Picture NRL Photos

Push for Tom Trbojevic to move into Manly halves

The Manly Sea Eagles haven’t ruled out heading to market to replace Daly Cherry-Evans – but maybe the man they need is already at the club.

Brent Read, Michael Carayannis and Peter Badel

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The most influential person in rugby league – that no one knows

Better known as the ‘football whisperer’, Joe Wehbe wields power in the lives of the NRL’s elite – including Daly Cherry-Evans. BRENT READ delves into his influence over rugby league and some of the biggest contract decisions in the game.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 28: Daly Cherry-Evans of the Sea Eagles embraces owner and Chairman of the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Scott Penn after the round 20 NRL match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Sydney Roosters at 4 Pines Park on July 28, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

‘They wanted more’: Manly boss reveals DCE salary standoff

It’s become one of the most drama-filled player exits ever, but Manly owner Scott Penn has insisted the club did everything possible to keep Daly Cherry-Evans, defending their handling of the contract saga. SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.

Brent Read and Michael Carayannis

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