So it looks like Mal can coach after all
Widely dismissed despite his efforts for Queensland, Meninga has rebuilt Australia into the world's best team again
Chief Sports Writer, The Sydney Morning Herald
Widely dismissed despite his efforts for Queensland, Meninga has rebuilt Australia into the world's best team again
Weak? Selfish? A fool? The alternative view is that the Sharks fullback is just a troubled soul.
Mal Meninga did something that most in rugby league are afraid to do — he called out the Broncos and England coach.
The autobiography of the former Australian captain gives us an insight to a tortured soul.
The coach is safe for now ... but how will Hasler turn the club's diabolical attack into something worth watching next year?
Cameron Smith made an impassioned plea eight years ago to players to behave themselves. They didn't listen.
The Sharks bad boy played the house down in the grand final. But he doesn't deserve a Kangaroos jumper yet.
"It's ours to lose," said five-eighth James Maloney at halftime. And then they almost did.
It nearly broke the club in two – but two years of pain has led the Sharks to the grand final against Melbourne at ANZ Stadium on Sunday night
Fairfax Media was given exclusive access to grand final week's best function. It was an emotional one for all involved.
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