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High of the Storm: Melbourne switches on to NRL favourites
The title favourites have delivered a major victory for the NRL in the battle for the hearts and minds of the sport viewing public.
The title favourites have delivered a major victory for the NRL in the battle for the hearts and minds of the sport viewing public.
Cooper Cronk doesn't want to think about it but his time at Melbourne Storm is fast coming to a close.
The fiery build-up to Saturday's qualifying final between Melbourne and Parramatta has ramped up another notch.
Qantas has rejected a request from the Parramatta Eels to delay the last flight out of Melbourne on Saturday night in a bid to return home straight after their semi final against the Storm at AAMI Park.
Canberra Raiders captain Jarrod Croker says they had plenty to play for themselves.
Two-time premiership player Adam MacDougall says the Canberra Raiders need to go back to the drawing board.
If Melbourne Storm are wrestling other teams, then coach Craig Bellamy has accused almost the Parramatta Eels of "laying on players" in a fiery start to the NRL finals.
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart admits having nothing to play for affected his team's performance.
The Storm tuned up for the NRL Finals with a final round win over Canberra Raiders.
Could a backflipping Coal Train, the return of one of Cooma's favourite sons and the arrival of another Kiwi provide the depth the Raiders need?
Never mind the NSW Blues job, Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart's only concern is beating the Melbourne Storm.
The Canberra Raiders would need to find room in the salary cap to lift their initial offer to Dave Taylor.
The NRL has defended its decision to afford Cameron Smith and Johnathan Thurston a testimonial game in next year's pre-season.
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has warned his players to put in a finals like performance against Canberra Raiders on Saturday night or expect defeat.
Melbourne Storm enter the final round and their last dress rehearsal before the NRL finals begin next weekend.
Melbourne Storm wingers Suliasi Vunivalu and Josh Addo-Carr have starred this season and extended their stay in Victoria by signing multi-year contracts.
While they missed Sia Soliola's presence, Raiders captain says silver lining was big boppers taking the lead.
Canberra Raiders forward Dave Taylor could stay in the ACT to be closer to his daughters.
Cameron Smith's brains are the real key to his record longevity and durability, says rugby league conditioning guru Alex Corvo.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona doesn't look up to a lot of people but he respects those who have helped him.
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