Phil Gould vs The NRL: Get ready for World War III
Nobody wants to silence Phil Gould, but his constant sledging of the NRL has finally reached breaking point, and the Bulldogs’ head of football can’t say he wasn’t warned.
Opinion
Fitzy torn apart by colleague for ‘belittling’
In the never-ending drama between the two high-profile figures, a colleague of Peter FitzSimons has now entered the fray.
Premiership pretenders: Sharks’ soft underbelly will be exposed
Cronulla risk establishing themselves as the NRL’s newest May premiers, with a massive five-week period against competition heavyweights to define their season. DEAN RITCHIE reveals why.
Why Finucane is against banning kick-off returns
Despite his recent retirement from repeated concussions, Dale Finucane is against banning long kick-off returns. However, Australia’s most experienced sporting medico disagrees.
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Buzz: Refs didn’t sink Manly, salary cap failure did
Manly won’t be playing finals football this year and it has nothing to do with referees despite Anthony Seibold’s massive blow-up, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Superstar showdown will be a season defining moment
Latrell Mitchell has won premierships, but never with South Sydney. If he wants to be Mr September for the Rabbitohs, it’s time to knuckle down, writes Brent Read.
The Tackle: Push to save Freddy fails the pub test
A bid by Stu Laundy of the billion-dollar hotel empire to save Brad Fittler’s job simply must fall flat. The Blues don’t belong to a pub baron, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
Buzz: Bennett’s pathetic interview embarrasses NRL
Wayne Bennett has done more than most to promote rugby league but his embarrassing post-match exchange in Perth while promoting the game in AFL territory did more harm than good. Buzz’s highlights and lowlights.
Buzz: Walsh v Teddy, history shows captain’s time almost up
A Kangaroos jersey is like a baggy green cap with loyalty and long service respected. But you also can’t ignore the young guns coming through, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Broncos believer: Why I bought NRL grand final tickets
As a lifelong Brisbane fan, I’m prepared to put my neck out to declare that the Broncos will be there on October 1. Veteran News Corp journalist Steve Zemek outlines why he is putting his money where his mouth is.
How Origin will help predict NRL 2023 premiership winner
What makes up a premiership team? As DAVID RICCIO discovers, most of the NRL’s 17 clubs are lacking the key ingredient needed to be a true contender.
The Tackle: Gus forced to eat words on Broncos take-down
Phil Gould will have to rethink his assertion that the Broncos don’t have the defensive mettle to win the premiership, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
Buzz: The big question mark hanging over Hynes
When you win a Dally M Medal by a record margin and then sign a $1 million-a-year contract you’re expected to play like a superstar, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Why Panthers are the best team of the NRL era
The Melbourne Storm were good, the early Broncos even better – but no team of the modern rugby league era can hold a candle to the Panthers, writes BRENT READ.
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