Team Tips: Roosters skipper ruled out; the big winner from Leilua’s brain fade

ROUND 8 TEAM TIPS: A Roosters star is ruled out of Thursday’s clash. The Tigers face a headache in organising their backline for this weekend following Joey Leilua’s brain snap.

‘Inexcusable’: V’landys fumes, vows further action as Manly star’s second spray revealed

Addin Fonua-Blake has accepted a two-game ban for his sickening referee abuse, but it’s now been alleged he sprayed the officials again in the tunnel post-match —

Raiders

Casualty Ward: Canberra forwards crisis worsens as two more could miss rest of the season

The luckless Raiders have had their forward woes worsened by news young middle Emre Guler will spend 8-10 weeks sidelined with an ankle injury, and Sia Soliola racing to be back at all.

Paul White appeared on 100% Footy, where he gave "waffle" answers.

Broncos

Broncos boss roasted for ‘waffle’ interview as it’s revealed he’s ‘got eyes’ on next job

Broncos CEO Paul White has been accused of delivering “long, prepared” answers that amounted to “waffle” during a TV grilling — and dropping the ball as he seeks his next pay packet.

Ben Ikin lashes Addin Fonua-Blake's "highly offensive" rant.

Sea Eagles

‘The game needs to send a message’: Ikin unloads on ‘highly offensive’ personal attack

Rugby league legend Ben Ikin has given a personal insight into why Addin Fonua-Blake’s vile spray at referees was so “highly offensive” and urged the NRL to “send a message”.

Anthony Seibold and Paul White are at odds over the coach's future

Broncos

Which one is it? Broncos mixed messages over sack clause show club in ‘disarray’

Another day and yet more confusion about the future of Anthony Seibold. Does he have a performance clause? Or doesn’t he? The confusion shows how disorganised the Broncos are.

Storm

‘That might be it for me’: Bellamy sets end date for legendary coaching career

Melbourne Storm boss Craig Bellamy says that he’s unlikely to coach after his current contract expires with the club, despite being linked to jobs at NRL rivals the Bulldogs.

Broncos

Broncos boss confirms termination clause DOES exist in under-siege Seibold’s contract

Broncos chief executive Paul White insists there are performance clauses in Anthony Seibold’s contract but says the embattled coach will have the chance to “reshape” his team.

Broncos founder claims club has ‘lost its identity’ after rejecting his offers to help

Brisbane Broncos founder Barry Maranta has revealed the embattled club has rejected his multiple offers to help and is “puzzled” about what’s gone wrong at Red Hill.

Casualty Ward: Munster facing more time on the sidelines; Dogs enforcer’s season likely over

CASUALTY WARD: Storm playmaker Cameron Munster has revealed he’s still “five or six weeks” away from a return — longer than three to four weeks as first expected.

Slater: The NRL is ‘making an example’ of Leilua – it wasn’t worth four weeks

League legend Billy Slater has slammed the four-game ban handed to Joey Leilua for his wild high tackle as excessive, saying the NRL is ‘making an example’ of the Tiger.

‘Should have been a penalty’: Annesley disagrees with bunker call in Manly, Newcastle thriller

NRL head of football Graham Annesley disagrees with the controversial call the bunker made that could have cost Manly the game in their thrilling clash with Newcastle on Sunday.

Live NRL: Knights get boost ahead of Eels clash as NRL confirm venues for the next month

The NRL has locked in venues for the next four rounds, with all teams except the Warriors and Storm set to play at their preferred home grounds.

Ivan Cleary blows a kiss towards the Tigers fans

Panthers

Blog with Hoops: Cleary used the Tigers as a doormat. His classless display was no shock

Ivan Cleary showed no class in using the Wests Tigers as a doormat nearly two years ago and it was a similar story on Saturday night blowing kisses at a Tigers diehard fan.

Addin Fonua-Blake protests with the referee

Sea Eagles

‘Doesn’t get any worse’: Ex-NRL ref says Manly star got off lightly for R-rated outburst

An ex-NRL referee says Manly firebrand Addin Fonua-Blake is lucky to be facing two weeks on the sideline after calling referee Grant Atkins a “f***ing retard.”

$1m enigma’s quiet Dally M claim; Refs burn NRL’s unluckiest contenders: Rd 8 Talking Points

Injuries and controversy reigned supreme in a hectic latest instalment of the 2020 Telstra Premiership season. Here’s all the key talking points from Round 8.

Gould calls out Tigers for Leilua failure as Panther rips ‘pretty piss-weak’ shot

Former Panthers supremo Phil Gould says Joey Leilua was a ticking time bomb on Saturday night and the Wests Tigers should have done more to stop him from exploding like he did.

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary blows a kiss to fans after his side beat the Wests Tigers last night., Supplied 4/7/20

‘Embarrassed’: Tigers fan apologises for X-rated rant behind Cleary’s incredible reaction

The Wests Tigers fan who launched an expletive-laden tirade at Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has issued an apology for his “completely unacceptable” actions.

Broncos

‘Crocodile tears’: League legend suggests crying Broncos were faking it

Rugby league legend Laurie Daley has questioned senior Broncos players who were pictured in tears after their sixth straight loss — just a week after they were panned for laughing at full-time.

‘Not nice to read’: Warriors star demands explanation after brutal call

Warriors forward Jazz Tevaga called out Warriors owner Mark Robinson following the shock revelation he would cut ties with players managed by Isaac Moses.

‘Is he even still alive?’: The heartbreaking call proving why Bateman is heading home

The touching reason behind John Bateman’s decision to leave the NRL has been revealed after it was announced he would re-joining Wigan next year.

‘Is it greedy?’: Bateman slams claims his exit ‘stinks of greed’

Canberra Raiders star John Bateman has hit back at claims he was driven by greed to leave the nation’s capital after signing with former club Wigan.

Broncos

It’s taken a SIXTH straight loss but Seibold is finally set to axe big-money Broncos trio

After a sixth straight loss, Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold is expected to wield the axe to his side with a group of big names set to be dropped a crucial clash against the lowly Bulldogs.

Millions in losses, chaos on the board and a coach gone ‘sooner than later’: Dogs’ crisis laid bare

Nothing is going right for the Bulldogs as the losses continue to pile up and board dramas threaten to see Dean Pay sacked “sooner rather than later.”

‘What the hell is going on?’: Ennis’ plan for brutal Broncos honesty session

Michael Ennis has called on Anthony Seibold to bite the bullet and have a brutal honesty session with his battling Broncos squad to save their season and his job.

Broncos legend says Seibold needs to make some hard calls at selection table

Broncos great Justin Hodges believes that Anthony Seibold needs to drop some big name stars to get through to his struggling playing group.

Injuries sour Rabbitohs tough victory over gutsy Bulldogs

The South Sydney Rabbitohs beat the Bulldogs in a brutal contest at Bankwest Stadium with both sides sweating on injuries to key personnel.

Maguire will axe Leilua for costly brain explosions: Vossy’s Verdict

VOSSY’S VERDICT: Fox League commentator ANDREW VOSS says it’s “beyond him” how player like Joey Leilua can constantly let himself and his team down, and he must be axed.

Manly trio Daly Cherry-Evans, Jake Trbojevic and Addin Fonua-Blake are sent off

Bunker ‘stuff up’ sees Manly star sent off after full time as Knights seal gritty win

Addin Fonua-Blake was sent off at full-time as Newcastle survived a late finish to secure a 14-12 victory over bitter rivals Manly.

Leilua set for showdown with Tigers coach over rubbish behaviour

Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire will sit Joey Leilua down on Monday and tell the renegade centre he needs to cut the rubbish out of his game, writes JAMES HOOPER.

Late Mail: Bulldogs rule out new Pom for Rabbitohs clash

ROUND 8 LATE MAIL: The Bulldogs have ruled out playing their new Englishman Luke Thompson against the Rabbitohs.

Dally Cherry-Evans had a quick chat with the referee.

‘Bring back the cutouts’: Manly skipper DCE jokes with ref over fan noise

The crowds are back in the NRL and Manly skipper Daly Cherry-Evans was struck by the difference in noise levels at Brookvale Oval.

‘If I was Seibold, White or Lockyer I would walk away’: Tallis burns Broncos chiefs

Broncos legend Gorden Tallis has called on the chief architects of the Broncos demise including Anthony Seibold, Paul White and Darren Lockyer to step down from their posts.

Broncos great says players haven’t been able to ‘look each other in the eye’

Broncos great Corey Parker believes some Broncos players haven’t been giving their absolute all and says the time has come for Anthony Seibold to make changes to his struggling side.

Warriors halfback Blake Green is seeking a conversation with club owner about his future. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images).

‘Irritated’ Warriors playmaker wants closure after owner publicly cut ties with him

Warriors playmaker Blake Green has revealed he was “irritated” by club owner Mark Robinson publicly cutting ties with him and is keen to have a conversation with Robinson to get some clarity.

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA – JULY 04: The Broncos look dejected during the round eight NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the Brisbane Broncos at Central Coast Stadium on July 04, 2020 in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

‘Get rid of all that crap’: Freddy tells ‘immature’ Broncos to ditch social media

Rugby league great Brad Fittler has urged Broncos players to “get off the social media” and make footy a priority after they slumped to their sixth straight loss on Saturday night.

Leilua faces minimum 4 week ban after grade three charge for ugly shot

Wests Tigers centre Joey Leilua is looking at a minimum four week ban after being hit with a grade three dangerous contact charge for his shot on Panther Dylan Edwards.

Seibold safe... for now: Broncos CEO confirms coach will NOT be sacked

Anthony Seibold has escaped the axe despite the team slumping to their sixth straight loss. CEO Paul White told media on Sunday that Seibold is safe and will not be sacked.

Joey Leilua whacks Dylan Edwards around the head.

‘Worst signing in the NRL era’: Leilua ripped to shreds after ‘disgraceful dog shot’

Joey Leilua cost his team any shot of winning the game against the Penrith Panthers with his vicious off-the-ball shot on Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards. There are calls to rip up his contract.

Payne Haas lays down the law to the Broncos after an Alex Glenn missed tackle.

Young star’s ‘concerning’ spray at own skipper sums up everything that’s wrong at the Broncos

Michael Ennis is worried about the disharmony in the Broncos ranks after vision emerged of Payne Haas appearing to spray skipper Alex Glenn after he missed a tackle for a Warriors try.

Broncos

Broncos great says Seibold has ‘lost the players’ and dropped star was simply a ‘scapegoat’

Brisbane great Steve Renouf fears current coach Anthony Seibold has lost the dressing room and says winger Corey Oates was made a scapegoat for the club’s woes.

‘Crap’ Joey Leilua dog shot sparks frenzy as thriller ends in wild brawl

The Leilua family ties are strong. And on Saturday night at Bankwest Stadium that brotherly love almost resulted in a stink between the Tigers and Panthers.

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary blows kisses to Tigers fans from the coaches box after the Panthers' win.

Panthers slap sour Tigers with a reality check ... and a goodbye kiss

The Panthers have edged out the Tigers after an explosive neck-and-neck clash that had everything from a hat-trick to a sin bin ... and even a coach blowing kisses to the opposition fans.

Broncos boss to speak on coach’s future as Seibold admits he is stumped for answers

Brisbane boss Paul White will front media on Sunday morning to address the future of coach Anthony Seibold. It comes after Broncos players were left crying following another loss.

The Broncos promised a response — now we know for sure a league powerhouse is in flames

The hapless Brisbane Broncos have fallen to a sixth straight defeat after a relentless Warriors outfit came from behind to pull of a brilliant comeback victory at Central Coast Stadium.

‘Absolutely pathetic’ Broncos roasted as knives come out for Seibold

The Broncos are copping a wave of harsh criticism on social media after their latest heartwrenching defeat.

Warriors captain Blake Green argues a decision.

Warriors have try chalked off after bunker makes ‘disgraceful’ call

The Warriors were sensationally denied a match-levelling try with 19 minutes to go in Saturday’s clash with the Broncos after arguably the biggest captain’s challenge of the season so far.

Broncos

Crying out for leadership: Broncos break down as Seibold hit for six

At full time on Saturday at Central Coast Stadium, Brisbane players were crying after a 26-16 loss to the Warriors. These basic schoolboy errors would also make the coach cry.

Broncos

Kevvie calls out Broncos coaching staff as Seibold responds to player divide bombshell

Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold has responded to a scathing claim from Immortal Wally Lewis, while Kevin Walters has questioned why the ‘talented’ players are underperforming.

Raiders

X-ray reveals horrific extent of NRL star’s injury

Canberra Raiders forward Sia Soliola left the field with a facial fracture yesterday but his Instagram post has shown the nightmarish extent of the injury.

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