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Monday, May 20th, 2013

Michael Hagan

  • Trouble runs deep at TIgers

    Let me start by saying Mick Potter is a mate of mine. We won a couple of premierships together at Canterbury during 1980s.He was a fabulous fullback and I think he will make a fine NRL coach.But, boy, he has some deep issues to confront and overcome...

    May 20, 12:45 pm

  • Blake Ferguson a must for NSW

    The time is right for NSW to select Canberra's barnstorming centre Blake Ferguson.Ferguson has shown over the past few games that he is now well-and-truly ready for the State of Origin cauldron.His three-try performance against Newcastle on Sunday w...

    May 13, 2:23 pm

  • Time is up for golden point

    Let's not dance around the issue here - golden point has to go.I did some research before writing this column and the stats I uncovered were alarming.Since it was introduced a decade ago, there have been 21 golden point games - and not one has been ...

    May 6, 3:14 pm

  • South Sydney are one tough team

    I cannot help but think Manly under-estimated South Sydney's toughness in Friday night's brutal match at Brookvale Oval.This Rabbitohs side is resilient and hard.Manly over-played their aggression and eventually lost the game.There aren't too many s...

    April 29, 11:45 am

  • A-League has shown up NRL

    There was no NRL on the weekend but we were certainly left with a few issues to ponder for our great game.Let's look at a few things:The 43,000 crowd for the A-League grand final at Allianz Stadium.The 4,500 crowd for the annual City-Country game at...

    April 22, 1:43 pm

  • Is City-Country necessary?

    As a Queenslander, we often question the necessity of rugby league's annual City-Country game.To us, it is another game where your top players in NSW could collect season-ending injuries.But if you were to stand in Laurie Daley's shoes for a moment,...

    April 15, 3:20 pm

  • Sutton or Mullen for Origin

    The last thing NSW coach Laurie Daley needs is advice from me but I reckon he should consider picking South Sydney's John Sutton or Newcastle's Jarrod Mullen - because they are left foot kickers.Debate about the NSW halves has already started with D...

    April 8, 12:08 pm

  • Obstruction rule a blight on the game

    Like everyone in rugby league, the NRL's obstruction rule has me completely mystified.I have to say, it has become the biggest blight on the game.Match officials seem to think the rule is black and white. It's not.Everyone is sick of the obstruction...

    April 1, 10:56 am

  • Broncos search for Inglis factor

    Greg Inglis has somehow taken his game to another level - and it must be tormenting Brisbane.Unlike previous eras, the Broncos don't have that special marquee player anymore.Players like Allan Langer, Gorden Tallis and Darren Lockyer always pulled t...

    March 25, 11:57 am

  • Dugan must be de-registered

    I don't want to hammer the kid but I think the NRL has a duty of care to de-register sacked Raiders full-back Josh Dugan.He is obviously battling some personal issues and needs help and support before coming back to first grade rugby league.I think ...

    March 18, 2:17 pm

  • NRL need to show leadership in face of scandal

    Let's not beat around the bush here, rugby league is under siege and we need strong leadership.Are we getting it? I don't think so.The Sharks drug scandal has been dragging on for a week now and it may well be a few more weeks before things start to...

    March 11, 12:37 pm

  • All set for classic NRL season in 2013

    Finally, rugby league is back and not a minute too soon.What a classic way to start the season as 100-year rivals Souths and Sydney Roosters go head-to-head once again on Thursday night before a crowd of 40,000.I cannot recall in all my years there ...

    March 4, 1:36 pm

  • Melbourne's Big Three were the difference

    The big moment arrived on rugby league's biggest stage - and the biggest names stood tall.Melbourne's clinical 14-4 win over Canterbury in Sunday's NRL grand final was a triumph for the Storm's 'Big Three'.Cooper Cronk, Billy Slater and Cam Smith, I...

    October 1, 1:05 pm

  • Grand final will go to the wire

    The two best sides, two best rosters, two best playing styles and the two best coaches.How the hell are we supposed to split Canterbury and Melbourne?These two sides finished first and second after the regular season and have been the strongest and ...

    September 25, 9:41 am

  • Week off is a luxury

    Okay, no more side-stepping the big issue. The NRL grand final is now just a week or so away and I reckon it will be fought out between Melbourne and Canterbury.Yes, I know Manly and Souths fans will vehemently disagree but I think the Storm and Bul...

    September 17, 12:31 pm

  • Eight becomes six

    Tough, uncompromising and brutal. Welcome to the 2012 semi-final series.I enjoyed week one of the finals. Some of the games weren't overly skillful but they were fierce and competitive.Eight now becomes six with Cronulla and Brisbane bundled out of ...

    September 10, 12:10 pm

  • Cracking finals series awaits

    After 192 NRL games and 10 months of training and sacrifice, the finals have arrived - and they will certainly start with a bang this weekend.The NRL couldn't have wished for a better marketing weekend than having Des Hasler go up against his old cl...

    September 3, 7:48 am

  • Loyalty pays off for Canberra

    It is difficult to believe just two months ago David Furner's position as Canberra coach was under threat.If you believe what you read, Furner's job had actually been offered to Ricky Stuart.Stuart ended up at Parramatta, Furner stayed - and look at...

    August 27, 1:32 pm

  • Is Toovey coach of the year?

    He hasn't been mentioned when it comes to coach-of-the-year discussions but I cannot help but admire what Manly coach Geoff Toovey has achieved at Brookvale this year.Toovey wasn't even supposed to be coaching at NRL level this season. Des Hasler wa...

    August 20, 2:10 pm

  • Michael Hagan: Maroons must overcome key absentees

    You don't lose a player like Darren Locker and get over it in a match or two and you don't lose a player of Billy Slater's calibre and expect life to continue moving along smoothly.Queensland head into Wednesday night's State of Origin decider witho...

    July 2, 2:11 am

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