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The Bulldogs were minor premiers in 2012, and finished on the losing side in the grand final. In 2013, can they go one better…
Since their inception in 1988, the Brisbane Broncos have been a rugby league powerhouse. So how will they fare in 2013? Strengths A top…
The current NRL transfer system is ridiculous. Because players can sign for another team nearly a season in advance, it would appear that most…
The previous draw used by Super Rugby was my favourite for the sole reason of its fairness. For the uninitiated, a team played everyone…
I’m no Parra fan but i agree with you Steve. Would rather have him in the NRL rather than helping the ARU as a promotional tool GWS style…. I saw Dave Dennis on a Waratahs sign yesterday. I had to ask my mate(union fan) who he was! Folau having played AFL and NRL would be one of the best known sportsman in Australia and its better for League if we have him. (Raiders colours would be nice!)
Stuart says NRL could lose Folau
A question about elegibility I have been wondering about… My mad Hurricanes supporter has told me the Force have signed a promising Canes ITM cup player. In 5 years time and he is still playing at the Force and he is good enough to play for the AB’s will they pick him? Or is it strictly NZ super rugby sides only? Any help would be appreciated.
The public shaming of Steve Hansen
Matthew, you are the first Broncos supporter that is a fan of Dale Copley! Anyways, if Yow Yeh and Copley move to the centres who will be on the wings? I wasn’t suggesting Blair as a walk up starter, but a depth player with experience that can be relied on when called upon.
Making sense of the NRL's transfer silly season
No idea about Kite. There was the rumour in the papers that the Tigers were interested …
Making sense of the NRL's transfer silly season
I forgot about Beau Scott! Surely they are saving with someone in mind.
Making sense of the NRL's transfer silly season
I think my biggest bug bear with Hodkinson being at the Dogs is the amount of salary cap space being wasted by playing him in NSW Cup. The 250K plus could be used to keep some of the up and comers or top up the contracts of players coming off contract next year. Eastwood, Reynolds, Pritchard and Tolman are all off contract at the end of next season. Plenty of clubs will be after Tolman and Reynolds that’s for sure.
Making sense of the NRL's transfer silly season
Mortimer playing NSW cup and Stagg unsigned for 2013. Should be a punishable offence!
Making sense of the NRL's transfer silly season
I agree Keating appeared a touch out of his depth in the grand final and i personally rate hodkinson higher. In saying that Reynolds had the luxury of having Greg Inglis running off the outside him and an experienced halves partner in Sutton too. I think Ben Barba this season will be able to take more pressure of whoever his halfback is next year in a karmichael hunt, darius boyd style.
Making sense of the NRL's transfer silly season
I cant see both in the 17 next year Dogs. I think Halatau being able to cover centre, back row and hooker in desperate times and Romelo being a decent hooker and able halves replacement will see those two fight out the bench utility spot.
Making sense of the NRL's transfer silly season
Drinkwater does have massive potential. I think he was in the top 5 for try assists in a team with a dismal attack so he can play. I would just think that the Dragons could use a more experienced half due to having a new captain next year, relatively inexperienced coach and a second year hooker.
Making sense of the NRL's transfer silly season
Re: Matt Groat. It was a light hearted jibe at the extreme lack of footwork he uses. After getting belted by Ben Te’o he never made it back to first grade. Compare Groat to Woods, a player less than a year older. Woods played every game this year even earning a prop oc year nomination an plenty throwing his name around for Origin.
Woods only had one year in schoolboys.
I guess what I’m saying Is junior reps are a good indicator of talent but shouldn’t be used exclusively. The tigers thought that highly of Groat they signed Ray Cashmere from the Illawarra Cutters.
Making sense of the NRL's transfer silly season
Pretty sure he made his Aus debut first so it was Sheens Oikee.
Stuart says NRL could lose Folau