Bulldog’s Bite predictions: Doggie’s Dally M bombshell
DEAN RITCHIE’S scorching 2024 predictions include a high-profile signing thriving at his new club after years of pain at the Wests Tigers.
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Maroons dudded in fresh Origin venue blow
The Maroons can start claiming underdog status for next year’s State of Origin series, after the game two venue was announced.
Mollycoddled NRL players must be told one simple word: NO
NRL clubs have become so reluctant, even frightened, to tell star players ‘no’ because players now carry way too much power, writes DEAN RITCHIE.
Bulldog’s Bite: Dragons’ risky Hunt move offers big hint
St George Illawarra must be confident disgruntled captain Ben Hunt will see out his contract in 2024. Dean Ritchie reveals his weekend highlights and lowlights.
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Kent: Which NRL club will be brave enough to sign Eddie?
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Monday Buzz: Where has the pride in Parra jersey gone?
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Buzz: How Mal solved Roos’ big Origin problem
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Push for Origin eligibility change on cards
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Woke vigilantes force legend out of league
Social snowflakes have claimed the scalp of another good man, writes Paul Kent, with a club great sacked for simply standing by a mate.
Monday Buzz: Foxx still flying under Freddy’s Origin radar?
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Kent: Why Socceroos’ empty virtue signalling isn’t courageous
While the Socceroos’ intentions are good with condemning Qatar’s poor human rights record, their words ultimately mean nothing if they still attend the World Cup, writes Paul Kent.
Kent: Why Manly are desperate to end Flanno’s coaching exile
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Buzz: The real losers in Netball’s PR disaster
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Buzz: The times Hasler went over and above for players
Des Hasler always put player welfare ahead of anything else – and these are the tales to prove it. This and more in Australia’s best sporting gossip column.
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