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Re-born Roosters send a warning: NRL round 21 key takeouts

Sydney Roosters v Brisbane Broncos Things are heating up down at Bondi with Trent Robinson’s year-long tinkering with his line-up putting more game management on teen playmaker Sam Walker and the Roosters warming to it. Their opening 20 minutes would have taken apart most any side in the competition, not just an off-colour Broncos outfit. Matt Lodge looks a particularly […]

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Cripps to face MRO scrutiny over Ah Chee clash

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is certain to come under match review scrutiny for making high contact on Lions winger Callum Ah Chee at the Gabba. Cripps’ feet left the ground as he crashed into Ah Chee, who was in the hands of trainers for several minutes. Ah Chee was assessed for concussion and substituted out of the game, replaced by […]

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Under-strength Panthers march on against Raiders

Penrith triumphed over Canberra on Saturday in a chaotic encounter littered with key injuries and reports to extend their lead at the top of the NRL ladder. The 26-6 loss came with a hefty price for the Raiders. They conceded ground in the race for the finals after losing prop Joe Tapine, who didn’t return in the second stanza following […]

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Darcy shines but Dockers turn to Ali to flatten Bulldogs

Debutant Sam Darcy showed promising signs but the Western Bulldogs’ hopes of making the finals may have been dealt a fatal blow after Fremantle turned to a Muhammad Ali poem to help rediscover their goal power at Marvel Stadium on Saturday. Led by four goals from key forward Rory Lobb, the Dockers, smarting after two defeats and a draw heading […]

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