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Coach's corner: Quade traits JOC must replicate, proof ref had a shocker and Cane's brutal reality check

Once again, I’ve culled some of the pressing issues, and many a pithy comment, from forums to articles on The Roar earlier in the…

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Patrick Cripps' suspension overturn is a disgrace. The AFL must act to ensure it can't happen again

The overruling of Patrick Cripps' two-match suspension by the AFL Appeals Board on Thursday night is the surest sign yet that a system supposedly…

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Patrick Cripps' suspension overturn is a disgrace. The AFL must act to ensure it can't happen again

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Melbourne must exorcise their defensive demons to win the flag

It’s Melbourne’s defence, not its attack, that could cost the Demons a flag in 2022. Many have gone down the path of writing last…

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Melbourne must exorcise their defensive demons to win the flag

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Danielle Smith

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Position vacant: NRL commentator who knows rules - a ref explaining calls will make huge difference

Having someone commentating on NRL games who actually knows what they are talking about when a contentious refereeing decision has been made could be…

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Position vacant: NRL commentator who knows rules - a ref explaining calls will make huge difference

Tim Miller

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Tim Miller

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The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions: Round 22

Two rounds to go. Five tips behind the leaders. There's really only one clip I can use at this point. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX5jNnDMfxA&ab_channel=ViCross With the finals…

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The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions: Round 22

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Mike Meehall Wood

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'The right thing for the team': Bellamy mulls Munster to fullback as Storm nil Panthers

Melbourne put on a defensive masterclass to nil Penrith, turning them away time and again to secure a vital 16-0 win that keeps the Storm well in the hunt for the top four.

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'The right thing for the team': Bellamy mulls Munster to fullback as Storm nil Panthers

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Age just a number: Total seasons a better indicator if 30-something players deserve new deals

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Age just a number: Total seasons a better indicator if 30-something players deserve new deals

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The influence of Latrell Mitchell: South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Parramatta Eels

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The influence of Latrell Mitchell: South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Parramatta Eels

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Mat Rogers leads tributes to Paul Green

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What could a Greater Western Sydney-based Commonwealth Games look like? Here's my vision

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What could a Greater Western Sydney-based Commonwealth Games look like? Here's my vision

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2022 IndyCar series: Music City Grand Prix talking points

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Is Nick Kyrgios rising, or are we witnessing a false dawn?

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Is Nick Kyrgios rising, or are we witnessing a false dawn?

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Craig Bellamy won't permanently move Cam Munster to fullback despite another blinder

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Craig Bellamy won't permanently move Cam Munster to fullback despite another blinder

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CRIPPS CLEARED: Carlton captain free to play after appeal succeeds

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CRIPPS CLEARED: Carlton captain free to play after appeal succeeds

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WATCH: Brandon Smith has a go at bizarre pre-match ritual, regrets it immediately

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WATCH: Brandon Smith has a go at bizarre pre-match ritual, regrets it immediately

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Penrith Panthers vs Melbourne Storm: NRL live scores, blog

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Penrith Panthers vs Melbourne Storm: NRL live scores, blog

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Best to worst: Ranking all 18 AFL coaches from the season so far

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Best to worst: Ranking all 18 AFL coaches from the season so far

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'Can come back stronger': Horan's verdict on QC's RWC hopes, our No.10 depth chart and his X-Factor pick

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'Can come back stronger': Horan's verdict on QC's RWC hopes, our No.10 depth chart and his X-Factor pick

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ANALYSIS: Why the Wallabies are looking towards their tall timber

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The Thursday Two-up: Recalibrate, reset, or full steam ahead?

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'Completely unacceptable': Stuart banned one game, fined $25,000 by NRL for 'weak-gutted dog' rant

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Best to worst: Ranking all 18 AFL coaches from the season so far

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Wallabies casualty ward: Staggering toll Dave Rennie must overcome in pursuit of Rugby Championship

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BRETT GEEVES: The MRP, with its inconsistencies and misuse of precedents, is an enormous laugh

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AFL News: McEvoy quits, Cripps, Kelly banned, Heppell to Suns? Hurn to earn one more year at Eagles

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All Blacks team: Mo'unga to start, young prop in line for debut, Frizell named at No.6 over Ioane

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named Richie Mo'unga to start at No.10 and made a change at flanker with Shannon Frizell replacing…

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All Blacks team: Mo'unga to start, young prop in line for debut, Frizell named at No.6 over Ioane

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All Blacks team: Mo'unga to start, young prop in line for debut, Frizell named at No.6 over Ioane

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The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 22

Hey Roarers! Well. That sure was something. How about we leave the Dr Harry’s Animal Practice talk to the side and focus just on…

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The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 22

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The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 22

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NRL News: Fainu found guilty, Raiders shut out Stuart drama, Knights nab Super League duo, Amone re-signs

NRL news, as it happens.

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NRL News: Fainu found guilty, Raiders shut out Stuart drama, Knights nab Super League duo, Amone re-signs

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'We cannot find the words': Tributes flow for former star player, premiership-winning coach Paul Green

Paul Green, premiership-winning NRL coach, has died, aged 49.

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'We cannot find the words': Tributes flow for former star player, premiership-winning coach Paul Green

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'We cannot find the words': Tributes flow for former star player, premiership-winning coach Paul Green

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Round 22 Preview Questions: Raiders overcome Sticky date with destiny? Roosters dark horses? Storm in strife?

All the burning questions for Round 22.

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Round 22 Preview Questions: Raiders overcome Sticky date with destiny? Roosters dark horses? Storm in strife?

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Round 22 Preview Questions: Raiders overcome Sticky date with destiny? Roosters dark horses? Storm in strife?

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'He made us look in the mirror': How Green’s fierce desire to overcome odds steered Cowboys to glory

Paul Green was not the biggest dog in the fight, but that's not what matters.

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'He made us look in the mirror': How Green’s fierce desire to overcome odds steered Cowboys to glory

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'He made us look in the mirror': How Green’s fierce desire to overcome odds steered Cowboys to glory

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'I did think the worst': BB's 'scary' escape, Foster urged to embrace 'Hollywood' moment to save job

All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett feared the worst after landing head-first from a terrible mid-air challenge against South Africa, but says the team will…

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'I did think the worst': BB's 'scary' escape, Foster urged to embrace 'Hollywood' moment to save job

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'I did think the worst': BB's 'scary' escape, Foster urged to embrace 'Hollywood' moment to save job

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Mike Meehall Wood

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Greece World Cup predicted squad: Titanic task awaits, but this team capable of upsets

The Titans go into the World Cup with no expectations - but maybe, they've already won.

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Greece World Cup predicted squad: Titanic task awaits, but this team capable of upsets

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Greece World Cup predicted squad: Titanic task awaits, but this team capable of upsets

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Round 22 team lists Late Mail: Kikau cleared, May out, Foran doubtful, Klemmer back

NRL team lists and late mail information for Round 22.

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Round 22 team lists Late Mail: Kikau cleared, May out, Foran doubtful, Klemmer back

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Round 22 team lists Late Mail: Kikau cleared, May out, Foran doubtful, Klemmer back

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Paul Suttor

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Why Dragons should not be in Hunt to extend Ben’s contract despite Dally M contender's career-best form

Ben Hunt's in career-best form but the Dragons should be wary about a potential contract extension.

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Why Dragons should not be in Hunt to extend Ben’s contract despite Dally M contender's career-best form

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Why Dragons should not be in Hunt to extend Ben’s contract despite Dally M contender's career-best form

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Is Leichhardt Oval equipped to host professional sport?

The recent incident that luckily avoided serious injury at Leichhardt Oval proved one thing: local government are incapable of maintaining stadiums for their communities.…

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'The word HR has made it worse': When human resources and rugby league collide

Integrity, respect, and inclusivity are the cornerstones of the modern workplace, if not today’s society. It is instilled in us to treat people kindly,…

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Every NRL club’s players who will be targeted in the November free-for-all (Part 2)

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How to fix the All-Australian team

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A look back at Australia's very successful Commonwealth Games campaign

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James Troisi will try to unite in the west

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NRL Round 22 preview: Crunch time for Eels, Storm and Panthers go head-to-head

Only four rounds remain before the finals get underway and for several sides this is the chance to either flex their September muscles, fight…

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The A-League is a developing development league

Australia’s A-League and current footballing pyramid (whilst frustratingly disconnected and unpopular) is not short of talent. In fact, the quality of the A-league over…

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Erling Haaland’s arrival leaves no room for fatigue against City this season

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The best Wests Tigers players who never played representative football

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Double chance up for grabs as Swans and Pies clash in another pre-finals blockbuster

Most definitely a SA tactic. They did the same last year against the wallabies. The wingers/ chasers made no attempt to …(more)

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Spencer Leniu's boot came in contact with Brandon Smith's head and he got up starting a bit of a scuffle.

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