NRL 2024
Perspective
NRL
He’s on the brink of history, and a reality check will put DCE among the greats
Will this be the swan song of Queensland’s captain? And if so, where will Daly Cherry-Evans stand among the Maroons and State of Origin greats?
- by Nick Wright
Latest
Opinion
State of Origin
As a NSW fan, Kalyn Ponga terrifies me – but he can be a double-edged sword
Billy Slater has taken a gamble with the Knights superstar. But Michael Maguire must try to expose him if the Origin shield is to return south.
- by Andrew Johns
The Broncos’ most crucial man nears a shock return. But how influential is he?
Broncos captain Adam Reynolds is on the cusp of a remarkable injury comeback, but how much of a difference would his presence have made?
- by Nick Wright
Opinion
State of Origin
Fun and mind games: Origin Madge is a better coach than NRL Madge
He’s manipulated the press, got under Queensland’s skin, rattled Billy Slater and upset Gorden Tallis. He’s made for this arena.
- by Andrew Webster
‘There’s space for an enforcer’: Gavin Cooper tells Maroons to invoke ‘Webby’ spirit for decider
A Maroons star has been challenged to emulate a legend, or risk being bullied out of the Origin decider.
- by Nick Wright
How was he axed?: Four things learned from Broncos’ sixth-straight defeat
Panic stations have well and truly hit the Broncos, with the club only able to drop one more game if they are to have a chance at a finals berth.
- by Nick Wright
He is the late bloomer out to save a season. Who else is on the cusp?
Meet the unheralded Bronco tasked with rescuing their season from the doldrums. But who else from Queensland Cup could join him in the NRL?
- by Nick Wright
Perspective
NRL
At 20 years old, he may be the most important player in Queensland
Given the state of the Queensland clubs, this rookie halfback may be the most important player in the state. Here is why.
- by Nick Wright
New enforcer in town: Four things learned from Dolphins’ crucial win
A mid-season recruit announced himself as the Dolphins’ new leader of the pack – and it comes as a major injury throws another spanner in the club’s season.
- by Nick Wright
Analysis
NRL
‘Point to prove’: Why returning stars’ traits may signal Maroons’ game plan
A Maroons champion feared his Origin days were over, but his selection could speak to how Queensland intend to counter their rivals in the decider.
- by Nick Wright
‘It was the reality’: How Ponga defied retirement threat to seal Origin fate
As Kalyn Ponga announces his return to the Origin arena, how he and another livewire star combine could make or break the Maroons’ quest for victory.
- by Nick Wright