Monday Buzz: Only way forward for Tigers is to sack Sheens
Tim Sheens has been back at the Wests Tigers for two years and in that time the already struggling club has gone hopelessly backwards, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Opinion
Buzz: Gould snubs generous ‘Spudd’ Carroll offer
NSW Blues and Manly legend Mark Carroll has joined the long list of those ‘blocked’ by Bulldogs head of football Phil Gould. It’s all in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
What’s the Buzz: NRL clubs unite to end current Origin format
Four of the game’s biggest names have been injured during the State of Origin period, prompting fed-up NRL club bosses to call for a radical change to the game’s biggest rivalry.
Matty Johns: Dodgy cars, secret deals and Gus’s cheque book
With the NRL Rich 100 revealed this week, MATTY JOHNS reveals the untold stories of contract talks during Super League – and rest assured it was a very different era.
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What Twitter snowflakes don’t know about Maroon’s past
There’s two sides to every story. And after hearing only Anthony Maroon’s social distortion of facts over his Triple M walkout, PAUL KENT wants to set the record straight.
What’s The Buzz: Angus’ beef with Chooks
The future of star forward Angus Crichton is a touchy subject around Bondi way, with rival clubs sure to be on alert following a huge contract revelation, writes Phil Rothfield.
Knights hate the one thing that will inspire a recovery
After two of the toughest weeks in the club’s history, the Knights deserve to be whipping boys of the NRL, and it needs effort in a pretty obvious area to turn things around, writes Matty Johns.
Spear fear: How Gus and Freddy have jumped ship
Brad Fittler once ended up in a similar predicament to what befell Cameron Murray. His coach, Phil Gould, recoiled in horror. They didn’t always think spear tackles were OK, writes PAUL KENT.
No one in rugby league does drama like Gus
Phil Gould turned heads after taking over a Bulldogs training session this week, and it’s just the kind of free-spirited madness the NRL needs, writes Paul Kent.
Dogs boss reveals truth about Gus-Barrett power shift
Canterbury chairman John Khoury has addressed talk of a power struggle between Phil Gould and Trent Barrett.
Why ‘struggle street’ clubs face million dollar bill
The money needed to attract good players to struggling clubs continues to grow and the longer clubs are in the basement, the more money they will need, writes Matty Johns.
Must a head roll before NRL fixes high farce?
There’s one area of the judiciary and match review committee process that, regardless of how many reviews are done, can never be fixed, writes PAUL KENT
Senior NRL referee sacked over Tupou sin bin debacle
One of the game’s most experienced referees has been axed for his role in the Daniel Tupou sin bin blunder as NRL boss Andrew Abdo addresses the incident.
Buzz: Raider’s apology for Anzac act
Canberra Raiders firebrand Corey Horsburgh has apologised for disrespecting the Anzac tradition with one careless act, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
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