Suaalii hype set to grow after broadcasters agree to stream reserve grade trial debut
If the Roosters were hoping to hide Joseph Suaallii away from prying eyes by playing him in a North Sydney Bears trial game in Canberra, they were sorely mistaken.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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NRL slashes operating costs by a third to survive pandemic
The NRL managed to run its competition at a fraction of the cost in 2020, slashing more than $65 million in operating costs.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Keary puts scare through Roosters camp with hamstring injury
The Roosters had hoped to name a full-strength side for the final hit-out of the year, but Luke Keary will be one of the big names missing.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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Suaalii’s $1 million-a-season demand was the last straw for Rabbitohs
When Joseph Suaalii, the most hyped teen footballer of his generation, sought a seven-figure payday to remain at South Sydney, the Rabbitohs had had enough.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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Elliott escapes sanction as Norman cops $20k fine, ban
Bulldogs forward Adam Elliott has not been punished for his latest off-field incident, although Corey Norman wasn’t so lucky.
- by Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko
Troubled Bulldog Elliott set to be spared axe over Lichaa incident
Adam Elliott’s latest indiscretion won’t result in his contract being torn up if he can convince Canterbury powerbrokers there will be no further off-field scandals.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Adam Pengilly
Controversial former Parramatta boss Denis Fitzgerald seeks to return to corridors of power
Denis Fitzgerald first became a director of the Parramatta Leagues Club in March of 1979. Now “The Emperor″ is seeking a return via the ballot box.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Fines for NRL’s repeat off-field offenders set to skyrocket
In a bid to crack down on off-field incidents, the NRL will increase its maximum fine for repeat offenders to at least $100,000.
- by Adrian Proszenko
NRL knocks back Folau’s request for face-to-face meeting
Israel Folau wants to personally put his case for readmission to NRL executives, but a club would need to formally attempt to sign him first.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Analysis
Elliott antics give Barrett’s new Canterbury credo an early test
Just before the club’s latest off-field scandal, new Bulldogs coach Trent Barrett spoke about the values the club stands for. They will now get an early test.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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Lichaa’s fiancee tells police she was caught ‘making out’ with Elliott
Kara Childerhouse told police she was caught “making out” with her partner’s former Canterbury teammate before a heated argument that led to Lichaa’s arrest.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi