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NRL’s bench press beast makes his mark

He bench presses 190kg, squats 210kg and dead lifts 250kg, and now Titans behemoth Greg Marzhew is officially an NRL tryscorer. He’s had to wait until 24 to make his first grade debut, so Marzhew wasted no time making his mark on his first game in the top flight. After veteran Anthony Don was ruled out of the game with […]

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From the Archives, 2003: Pies goal after the siren sinks Crows

First published in The Age on May 11, 2003 Pies win after siren Collingwood broke its three-match AFL winning drought in the most thrilling style when Chris Tarrant kicked a goal after the siren to give the Magpies a five-point victory over Adelaide at AAMI Stadium in Adelaide last night. Collingwood coach Nick Malthouse congratulates Chris Tarrant after his match […]

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Craig Kelly, the kingmaker behind the scenes of the Pies drama

Craig Kelly’s kingmaking role in the unfolding fiasco at Collingwood remains one of the more intriguing elements of the multi-layered saga. Like Peter Moore, who has also backed Jeff Browne’s audacious challenge for the club presidency, Kelly has a son playing at the football club which now presents as an out-of-control family feud. Browne has been forced to build a […]

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Blues survive Queensland Reds’ scare

An undermanned “Gen Next” Queensland Reds have given the unbeaten Blues a fright, getting within a converted try of the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman leaders in their final home game of the season. The Blues won 31-24 in a four tries to three victory, with the Reds having a chance to spring an upset when they held possession after the siren. […]

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Betfred Women’s Challenge Cup final: St Helens’ Emily Rudge keen to showcase women’s rugby league to wider audience

England captain Emily Rudge says Saturday’s Betfred Women’s Challenge Cup final is an opportunity to showcase the strength of the women’s game. The showdown between St Helens and York will be part of a triple-header at Leigh Sports Village, which will also host the two men’s Challenge Cup semi-finals, and be shown live on television for the first time. Saints […]

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V’landys admits mistakes made in lack of player consultation

ARLC chairman Peter V’landys has promised to bring NRL players into the fold in the future, declaring in hindsight he “could have done things better” in implementing the controversial crackdown on head-high contact. Players from each of the 16 clubs have penned a letter to the NRL expressing their frustrations about a lack of consultation on key issues. Their collective […]

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