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NRL hits Eels hard over trainer incident during Cleary kick

The NRL has laid down a marker for excessive involvement from trainers on the field, fining the Eels over a controversial incident in last week’s western Sydney derby win over title favourites Penrith. Paramatta received a breach notice proposing a $5000 fine after blue shirt trainer Steve Murphy sprinted in front of the goalposts as Nathan Cleary attempted a sideline […]

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From bland to bold: Saints show flair despite injury concerns

St Kilda will sweat over scans on captain Jack Steele’s shoulder, while Jack Higgins has another concussion battle to deal with, on a night the Saints snapped a six-year losing streak against Geelong. The Saints turned a 16-point half-time deficit into a 10-point win at Marvel Stadium, snapping a two-game losing streak and improving their win-loss record to 6-3, ensuring […]

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The rival NRL coach who loves to see the Tigers winning

One person who was genuinely excited about Wests Tigers’ two recent morale-boosting victories was North Queensland coach Todd Payten. “I always want to see the Tigers do well,” Payten said. “I really enjoyed seeing their two wins. I thought it was not only great for the club but for their players to have that [winning] feeling again. I just don’t […]

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Bulldogs smash sorry Magpies, spark their season

It’s taken until round nine but the Western Bulldogs may finally have found their form from last year. A week after their night of carnage in Adelaide, the Dogs got to work early to inflict maximum damage on a flu-ridden Collingwood and raise hopes they can muster a meaningful challenge for the eight. The Dogs set up their 48-point win […]

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The contenders to take over from Cameron as Giants coach

Leon Cameron’s resignation on Thursday as Greater Western Sydney coach is expected to shake up the coaching market and have ramifications for other clubs. We look at the contenders to take over from Cameron, who departs the Giants after leading them to a grand final defeat and four other finals campaigns in his nine seasons at the helm. Alastair Clarkson […]

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‘Face up to their histories’: Dogs first but won’t be last to face abuse lawsuit, says lawyer

A civil lawsuit seeking damages against the Western Bulldogs for claims of historical sexual abuse will be the first of many against AFL clubs, according to the lawyer representing survivor Adam Kneale. Kneale has launched Supreme Court action against the Western Bulldogs, formerly Footscray, seeking damages for abuse he endured from the age of 11 by a former member of […]

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Luai relishing Munster Magic Round duel as best-of-four looms

Jarome Luai had the last laugh after being blindsided in his most recent stoush with Cameron Munster, but the Melbourne maestro’s career-best form ensures he won’t be missed in Magic Round’s top-of-the table clash. Luai and the Panthers are on the bounce from their first loss of 2022 against Munster and the Storm, the first of potentially four individual clashes […]

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