Teams Talking Points, analysis, team selections, ins and outs, Benji Marshall, Tigers, Lachlan Galvin, Wayne Bennett, axing, Rabbitohs

[ad_1] There’s a new Tiger on the block and rugby league fans are chomping at the bit to see Benji Marshall’s rookie prodigy make his debut. A Rabbitohs rising star has also skipped the queue and has been handed Jai Arrow’s starting backrow spot in a big show of faith. Meanwhile, Wayne Bennett has swung … Read more

Teams Talking Points, Round 1, Jack Cogger, Knights, Joey Lussick, Eels, Connor Tracey, Bulldogs

[ad_1] The Knights have kept faith in their halves with a star recruit on the bench for their Round 1 clash with the Raiders. Meanwhile, the Eels have made a call on the key No.9 spot, with Joey Lussick edging out Brendan Hands, who settles for a bench role. And the Utility Dogs take shape, … Read more

Cronulla Sharks season preview, 2024 verdict, Craig Fitzgibbon, finals record, golden-point Roosters, Nicho Hynes, news, analysis, videos

[ad_1] They were labelled ‘flat track bullies’ and ‘pretenders’ in 2023, but the Sharks are working hard to “prove them all wrong” under Craig Fitzgibbon. A Sam Walker field goal dumped them out of the finals race in week one last season, only 12 months after flunking out in straight sets in 2022 after losses … Read more

Alex McKinnon predicts the teams that will rise and fall, backrowers, predictions, who will play finals, Eels, Sea Eagles, Cowboys, Broncos, Panthers, Knights

[ad_1] Footy is back and I think this year it’s the backrowers who will have a huge influence on either the rise or fall of almost every club. Backrowers play such an influential role because they’re your 80-minute guys who have crucial jobs in both attack and defence. There’s never one singular reason teams are … Read more

GWS Giants rivalry vs Collingwood renewed in Opening Round, season preview, Finn Callaghan breakout season, latest news

[ad_1] The Giants know they have a “perfect opportunity” to make a statement when they open their season against reigning premier Collingwood in 23 days. Not only is it a shot at retribution – to some degree – given the Magpies cruelly ended GWS’ 2023 season by one point in a preliminary final thriller. It’s … Read more

every team’s burning questions, 2024 season, Rabbitohs, Jason Demetriou, Dolphins, Wayne Bennett, Dragons, Shane Flanagan, analysis, news

[ad_1] The NRL season is upon us and fans have been crying out for rugby league action. Every team has a clean slate ahead of their 2024 campaign, but some big questions are still lingering and will need to be answered. The Panthers have a chance to create history and become the first team in … Read more

Predicted breakout players, most improved, role changes, supercoach, high draft picks, season preview

[ad_1] Each year, there’s always one player at each club who takes the next step in their career. Be it raw talents who have yet to fully reach their potential or guns in waiting who haven’t been given opportunity in the senior side, there are reasons for hope for some of the game’s brightest prospects. … Read more

Brisbane Broncos set to re-sign Ezra Mam, how much, Dolphins, news, reaction, free agency

[ad_1] The Brisbane Broncos and their exciting playmaker Ezra Mam have reportedly agreed on a new deal worth upwards of $3 million. The Courier Mail are reporting that the Broncos are in the “final stages” of confirming the deal, which will see the 21-year-old remain at the club until the end of at least 2028. … Read more

South Sydney Rabbitohs season preview, Cameron Murray, Jack Wighton, Tyrone Munro, Lachlan Ilias, Latrell Mitchell

[ad_1] Michael Ennis believes star recruit Jack Wighton’s strike and versatility can help Souths avenge their horror season fade-out and he’s not convinced he will stay at centre in 2024. Souths led the 2023 competition after 10 rounds, but faded badly to miss the finals altogether a season after making the preliminary final. The club … Read more