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Cameron Smith would turn the Titans into a premiership force

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Cameron Smith is his own brand

Every other day I read of Cameron Smith’s future in the National Rugby League – apparently, Cam was sighted here, or with this person.

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Tom Rock

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Tom Rock

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Closing time: The NRL clubs watching their premiership window slam shut

The rugby league season is so close that you can almost smell the deep heat and taste the bitter disappointment awaiting fans of the Wests Tigers.

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Closing time: The NRL clubs watching their premiership window slam shut

Tim Gore

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Tim Gore

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Screwing over the man: How teams will pervert the new rule changes

Just when what we were all wishing for was a return to normal in 2021, the NRL throw a set of rule changes at us.

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Screwing over the man: How teams will pervert the new rule changes

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Cam Munster lifts the lid on hilariously savage Craig Bellamy spray from 2018 pre-season

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Cam Munster lifts the lid on hilariously savage Craig Bellamy spray from 2018 pre-season

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I want more for the NRLW in 2021

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Jack Aubrey

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Hunters and Silktails: An exciting prospect for the future

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Tony

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The could-have-been Kangaroos: Part 2, forwards and bench

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Christo

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My NRL ladder prediction: Part 5 (sixth and seventh)

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Forever 18

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Are the Newcastle Knights a top-four side? Damn right!

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Nico

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A look back as rugby league looks ahead to a post-pandemic world

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Tony

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The could-have-been Kangaroos: Part 1, backs

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Closing time: The NRL clubs watching their premiership window slam shut

Cameron Smith would turn the Titans into a premiership force

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The could-have-been Kangaroos: Part 2, forwards and bench

Cameron Smith is his own brand

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The Brisbane Broncos have too much talent to come dead last in 2021

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I’d move to Sydney. In my original post, I was describing the situation in the late 1980s when the Broncos won the t…(more)

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The Brisbane Broncos have too much talent to come dead last in 2021

Joe Frost

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Joe Frost

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The Brisbane Broncos have too much talent to come dead last in 2021

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I’d move to Sydney. In my original post, I was describing the situation in the late 1980s when the Broncos won the t…(more)

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AJ Mithen

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AJ Mithen

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A great weekend of trial matches are in the bank, Tigers and Sea Eagles fans are into each other, Dragons fans are in despair, Souths fans are making space for premiership merchandise and everyone’s still laughing at the Broncos. After a barren few months, nature is healing.

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AJ Mithen

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My 2021 NRL wish list

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Tom Rock

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Tom Rock

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One eye on the future: The NRL clubs already looking towards 2022

In Part 2 of my season preview series, we’ll look at the NRL clubs that have already written off the upcoming season and are instead focusing their attention on 2022.

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One eye on the future: The NRL clubs already looking towards 2022

Tom Rock

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One eye on the future: The NRL clubs already looking towards 2022

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Joe Frost

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Joe Frost

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The NRL needs to sort out its M&Ms instead of worrying about getting Fuller

The Roar’s co-founder and former publisher, Zolton Zavos, liked to tell us subs the story of how Van Halen would request a bowl of M&Ms with all the brown ones removed be in their dressing room before a gig.

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The NRL needs to sort out its M&Ms instead of worrying about getting Fuller

Joe Frost

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The NRL needs to sort out its M&Ms instead of worrying about getting Fuller

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Latrell Mitchell re-signs with Rabbitohs

Latrell Mitchell has nipped a year of contract speculation in the bud, re-signing with the South Sydney Rabbitohs for two more years on the eve of the 2021 season.

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Latrell Mitchell re-signs with Rabbitohs

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Latrell Mitchell re-signs with Rabbitohs

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Mary Konstantopoulos

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Mary Konstantopoulos

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NRL All Stars week is a critical education for fans and players

Living in Australia over the last couple of years has taught me that we, as a country, still have a lot of learning to do when it comes to the history of our country and the culture and traditions of Indigenous Australians.

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NRL All Stars week is a critical education for fans and players

Mary Konstantopoulos

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NRL All Stars week is a critical education for fans and players

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Tom Rock

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Tom Rock

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New beginnings: The NRL clubs looking for a fresh start in 2021

With the 2021 NRL season almost upon us, it’s time to take a look at how each team is faring. In Part 1 of my season preview series, we’ll check in with four clubs looking for a fresh start.

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New beginnings: The NRL clubs looking for a fresh start in 2021

Tom Rock

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New beginnings: The NRL clubs looking for a fresh start in 2021

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My NRL ladder prediction: Part 4 (eighth)

My preview series continues today with a look at the team that will round out the top eight.

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The Boss

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The Newtown Jets' best team ever

The Newtown Jets are rugby league’s second oldest team in Australian history, founded in 1908 as a foundation club.

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Max Mayer

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Why you should watch the Intrust Super Cup this season

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Christo

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My NRL ladder prediction: Part 3 (10-9)

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Sam Drew

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Zut alors! Trent Robinson's greatest challenge in 2021

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Tony

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The Australian rugby league nomads

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Christo

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My NRL ladder prediction: Part 2 (13-11)

Here are my predictions for which teams will finished 13th, 12th and 11th on the NRL ladder this season.

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Christo

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My NRL ladder prediction: Part 1 (16-14)

16. St George Illawarra Dragons Last year: 12th The Dragons have had to give up many big-name players, including Duan Aiken, Tyson Frizzell, Jacob Host, Tim Lafai, Jason Saab, Tristian Saylor and Korbin Sims and also had to deal with the retirement of James Graham.

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Sam Drew

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Finally, a rugby league pre-season game to get excited about

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Willie La'ulu

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Who is the ultimate playmaker in NRL history?

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Guy Hazlewood

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Cameron Smith should sign a one-year deal with the Gold Coast Titans

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Graeme Docker

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Is player swapping moral?

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Cameron Smith is his own brand

KenW said Roar Rookie

The machinations of Cam Smith aren’t keeping me up at night or anything but it does have an effect on teams. Squad pla…(more)

Paul said Roar Guru

It might be easier if you read the piece below, Birdy. It covers what Telstra got up to.

The timing suited the NRL give…(more)

Birdy said Roar Rookie

Please explain.
I have definitely missed the mail on all of this.

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In what way does it reward skill?

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We should have a 50 metre three point field goal and a four point 60 metre field goal 😛

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Tom Trbojevic explains embarrassing injury

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not initially, but when he comes back, I’d move him to the centres. The problem is, Manly doesn’t have anyone good enoug…(more)

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Tom Trbojevic explains embarrassing injury

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Willie Mason's hilarious response to Justin Hodges' teeth sledge has everyone in stitches

Rugby league great Willie Mason had a perfect response when he was asked about Justin Hodges’ recent sledge about his teeth, ahead of Friday’s All Stars Fight Night. Mason’s pearly whites were the subject of a cheeky jab by Hodges – and the big man is bemused by the attention it has received. “That’s making […]

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HUGE hit flattens biggest guy on the field

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Big prop can kick better than you, will also destroy you!

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Guy Martin

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30 seconds of glorious CHAOS in Under 16s' quest for a try

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Nov

30 seconds of glorious CHAOS in Under 16s' quest for a try

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Cam Munster 2.0 leaves defenders burnt and broken in stunning solo try

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Oct

Cam Munster 2.0 leaves defenders burnt and broken in stunning solo try

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Big prop gets HAMMERED in colossal impact

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Geoff Parkes

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How the NRL is failing the concussion test

In the 26th minute of an August 2009 match between the Manly Sea Eagles and Cronulla Sharks, NRL referee Phil Haines faced a testing situation. Manly player Chris Bailey lay prone on the ground after being struck in the head by Cronulla’s Luke Douglas.

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How the NRL is failing the concussion test

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