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Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

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SBW chasing more dollars
Peter Peters
It looks like the Sydney Roosters' famous transit lounge has been given a new lick of paint and fresh new carpet as it prepares to welcome back Sonny Bill Williams for all of about five seconds.The strong mail is SBW is about to leave rugby for a ye...
June 28, 12:43 am
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Michael Hagan: Blues ready for decider
Michael Hagan
Big Tony Williams is the player Queensland know will make a massive impact on State of Origin III. He is a human wrecking-ball.We were told Williams would not return to footy for another two weeks through a back injury but he popped up on the weeken...
June 25, 4:56 am
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Anthony Minichiello: Tragedy strikes league family
Anthony Minichiello
Rugby league has been put in perspective this week by the sad passing of Mrs Farah and Mrs Scott.Before writing any further, I want to pass on my sincere condolences on to Robbie and Matt, as well as their family and friends. It's difficult to imagi...
June 22, 12:04 pm
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A tribute to Petero
Shane Webcke
The Broncos match against Souths this Friday night is an important one for the Broncos for a number of reasons, but none as anticipated as the celebration of Petero Civoniceva’s 300th NRL outing. But for an unfortunate departure due to the mechanism...
June 22, 6:02 am
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Zorba's Zone: Joey for Immortals
Peter Peters
As someone who was there at the start of the Immortals concept, I love all the debate surrounding who should be the next inductee.Andrew Johns, Mal Meninga, Norm Provan and Ron Coote have all been thrown up as contenders and I wouldn't have a proble...
June 21, 7:03 am
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Michael Hagan: Mid-season report cards
Michael Hagan
Here we are, smack bang in the middle of the NRL season and halfway through a pulsating State of Origin series.Some teams have stunned me this season, others have been grossly disappointing.This week, I have rated each team on performance to date bu...
June 18, 3:19 am
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Anthony Minichiello: Gallen a true gun
Anthony Minichiello
Every year NSW Blues skipper Paul Gallen gets older, but he seems to get better. The guy is a freak.Robbie Farah, Greg Bird and Luke Lewis received deserved praise for their efforts in game two but for me, Gallen was man of the match.When he went do...
June 15, 9:33 am
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Queensland jibes untrue
Michael Hagan
State of Origin is about theatre. It's about the barbs that fly across the border each year. It's about the rivalry that cannot be matched by any other sport in Australia.I read with interest this week that NSW coach Ricky Stuart said Queensland off...
June 12, 4:31 am
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Creagh under pressure
Peter Peters
The Origin careers of at least three NSW players go on the line as the Blues prepare to stop Queensland sealing a seventh straight series win next Wednesday night.I reckon you can put a red pen through Trent Merrin, Ben Creagh and probably Todd Carn...
June 6, 3:38 am
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Inu finds new life with the Dogs
Michael Hagan
At the time, his signing barely raised a ripple in the media. In fact, I think it was only afforded one paragraph.Now, after just two games, he is attracting full page stories and may well prove to be the buy of the year.Canterbury's signing of Kris...
June 4, 8:29 am
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Anthony Minichiello: Time for reflection
Anthony Minichiello
The bye this weekend is a good chance for us to take stock of our season at the halfway point.I wouldn't give us more than a C-, which is disappointing, but consistency is key at NRL level and we haven't been able to keep things up for 80 minutes, w...
June 1, 8:31 am
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Zorba's Zone: Time's up Harrigan
Peter Peters
Billy Joel had a big hit a number of years ago with a song titled Say Goodbye to Hollywood.I couldn't think of a more fitting tune to play at Bill Harrigan's farewell bash if the ARLC gets serious and punts the out-of-his-depth referees' boss.I'll e...
May 29, 10:40 pm
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Cleary made the right call
Michael Hagan
Gutsy, brave and courageous.These are the words I will use to describe Penrith coach Ivan Cleary's contentious decision to sack Luke Lewis as his skipper.It was a massive call from Cleary and sure to raise plenty of eyebrows out Penrith way.Dumping ...
May 28, 8:19 am
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Maroons hungry as ever
Michael Hagan
The Queensland squad has been in camp for a week now and let me tell you this, there are no signs of complacency.I keep hearing outside influences say we must be cocky after six successive series wins. Well, nothing could be further from the truth.Y...
May 21, 3:49 am
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Zorba's Zone: Hayne, Jennings the right call
Peter Peters
There's an old saying that if you play with dogs, you catch fleas.And Jarryd Hayne and Michael Jennings are surrounded by mutts at their respective clubs, Parramatta and Penrith.The Eels are awful beyond belief. They are not only one of the worst Pa...
May 17, 11:12 pm
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Halves can lead Blues to victory
Anthony Minichiello
New South Wales coach Ricky Stuart has picked a squad good enough to snatch the State of Origin shield back from Queensland.The key for me this year is the halves combination of Todd Carney and Mitchell Pearce, two outstanding talents who know each ...
May 17, 8:16 am
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NSW powerful and strong
Michael Hagan
I have just flown into beautiful Queensland for this year's State of Origin series having had the honour of being asked back as Maroons assistant coach.On the flight north from Newcastle I had time to look and digest what I think is a powerful a...
May 14, 2:05 am
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Anthony Minichiello: I'm a Rooster for life
Anthony Minichiello
Re-signing for the Roosters last week was a dream come true.I have spent half my life at the club and it was always my first choice to stay, despite rumours suggesting otherwise.My manager (David Riolo) knew my preference was to stay and kept outsid...
May 11, 6:14 am
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Zorba&#39;s Zone: My NSW Origin team
Peter Peters
For all of those losing sleep over the make-up of the NSW side, let little old Zorba put you out of your misery and give you the Blues squad right here and now.Barring injury in this weekend's round of football, this is pretty much how I expect ...
May 9, 1:43 am
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Death of &#39;boring&#39; footy
Michael Hagan
Trends come and go in rugby league but I really liked what I saw regarding attacking footy over the weekend.Let's hope it sounds the death knell to boring football.For the past few weeks, we have read and heard how boring rugby league has become...
May 7, 1:58 am
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