Storm crisis sends shockwaves through NRL
The end of the Melbourne Storm era has long been pontificated in NRL circles but for the first time the club is truly in crisis.
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NRL round 3 tips: No love for Dragons in big Broncos test
Key playmakers under the pump, winless teams feeling the pressure and big questions over players controlling their emotions headline the burning issues heading into round 3.
Bulldogs outfox Roosters for bargain buy of the year
It’s taken just two NRL games for the Bulldogs to unearth the surprise packet of the competition and he headlines an impressive list of market movers.
Coach ‘goes nuclear’ at unrecognisable team
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has unloaded on his side after a shock thrashing at the hands of the Canterbury Bulldogs.
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The $400k cheque no NRL club wants
SEVEN of the eight NRL finals sides will reject an invitation — and $400,000 — to play English runners-up Warrington in February’s World Club Challenge.
Buzz’s 50 most dramatic NRL moments
WAS it Mitchell Pearce’s Australia Day breakdown, Robbie Farah’s Wests Tigers war or perhaps the Eels’ dodgy deals? BUZZ ROTHFIELD picks his biggest moments of NRL season 2016.
Grand Final weekend…you had one job!
THE SCG got a little ahead of themselves in anticipation for a Swans victory, and an Australian newspaper also had an unfortunate mixup for the Bulldogs.
‘No other player could have done that’
PLAYER RATINGS: The 2016 NRL grand final between the Storm and the Sharks was an epic match where individual performances were key. So, how did each player stack up?
The moments that mattered: How the Sharks made history
IT came down to the final seconds, but the Sharks held on for their first title. These are the 17 key moments that mattered in their 14-12 victory.
Harold’s home! Sharks end 50-year drought
THE Cronulla Sharks have beaten the Melbourne Storm 14-12 to win the NRL grand final and claim their maiden premiership.
Smith’s 72 tackles can’t save the Storm
THE Storm produced one of the mightiest efforts in grand final history headlined by Cameron Smith’s 72 tackles. But it wasn’t enough to take victory from Cronulla.
Gallen‘s moment of pure brilliance
WE’VE all loved and loathed Paul Gallen for his bash-and-barge style of football, but this was a moment of pure brilliance from Cronulla’s skipper.
‘The Menace’ saves biggest play for last
SCHEMING, ruffling and attacking. It was vintage Mick Ennis as the polarising veteran completed his fairytale finish the only way he knows how – by being a pest!
NRL Grand Final betting guide
MELBOURNE has an excellent overall record against Cronulla, winning 21 of the 31 meetings, including 11 of 13 since their 2008 finals meeting.
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