Analysis
NRL 2024
The Roosters are the NRL’s version of The Last Dance. And it isn’t over yet
The Roosters will lose some of their biggest names at the end of the season. If they can go out with a premiership, after the injuries they have suffered, it will be a remarkable achievement.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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Hynes asked Cleary for advice. Now he can show the Panthers star what he’s learnt
Nicho Hynes sat down with Nathan Cleary this year to learn about handling clutch moments. Now they’re pitted against each other for a grand final berth.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Adam Pengilly
James Tedesco’s first NRL game could have been his last. On Saturday, he plays his 250th
After overcoming a slew of injuries and losses in his early years, James Tedesco will mark a significant milestone on Saturday.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Radley to make Cronk-like return for Roosters, three weeks after breaking shoulder
The bruising back-rower is set to channel Cooper Cronk in the 2018 decider and play against Manly on Saturday night.
- by Dan Walsh, Adrian Proszenko, Adam Pengilly and Billie Eder
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NRL off-field behaviour
Addo-Carr maintains innocence at NRL integrity unit grilling
The lawyer supporting Josh Addo-Carr during his meeting with the NRL says the star winger maintains he didn’t knowingly take drugs.
- by Adrian Proszenko
‘No water’: Perrett takes step towards legal action against Manly over training collapse
Lloyd Perrett believes a training incident in 2017 irrevocably changed his career and life. Now his lawyers are on the former Manly prop’s case.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Freddy, set, go! Fittler unveils plan to stage NRL’s grand final dash for cash
Brad Fittler came up with the concept of staging a 100-metre race on grand final day. Here’s why he thinks the NRL is onto a winner with the event.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Cowboys 28 Knights 16
NRL 2024
Everybody loves Raymond: Bunker gets it right on the big night
Wyatt Raymond, with the rugby league world sweating on which button he pressed, kept his calm and awarded the try that proved the difference as the Cowboys ended the Knights’ season
- by Adrian Proszenko
Addo-Carr to stay away from blockbuster finals clash
It’s Canterbury’s biggest game in eight years, but Josh Addo-Carr won’t attend for fear of turning it into a media circus.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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Canterbury Bulldogs
Addo-Carr maintains innocence, accepts $682 fine, driving suspension after positive test
Josh Addo-Carr’s drugs drama has been dealt with from a police perspective. Now it is up to the NRL and the Bulldogs to decide their next steps.
- by Adrian Proszenko, Michael Chammas, Chris O'Keefe and Sally Rawsthorne
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Around the clubs
Roosters keen to ensure JWH’s next game isn’t his last
The Penrith props totally blew the Roosters off the park in the opening finals game. The Tricolours believe Jared Waerea-Hargreaves’ return will ensure that won’t happen again.
- by Adam Pengilly, Billie Eder, Adrian Proszenko, Michael Chammas and Roy Ward