Matt Burton, five-eighth, should Burton move to centre, Bulldogs halves, Cameron Ciraldo, selections

[ad_1] Legendary playmaker Greg Alexander has admitted he’s “always had doubts” over whether Bulldogs star Matt Burton is best suited to five-eighth. Burton has just kicked off his third season with the Bulldogs and a disappointing team performance in Round 1 has sparked a conversation around how the 23-year-old is best used. The Dubbo product … Read more

Isaiah Papali’i, Wests Tigers, wooden spoon, roster, Benji Marshall, Parramatta Eels exit

[ad_1] Isaiah Papali’i has declared he wants to be the “best back-rower in the comp” this year after what he conceded was a “tough” start to life as a Tiger. Papali’i was one of the Tigers’ big-fish signings for 2023, along with Api Koroisau and John Bateman. He went from the high of playing in … 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

Best ever era of front-rowers, props, Gorden Tallis, Payne Haas, Broncos, State of Origin, Addin Fonua-Blake, James Fisher-Harris, Moses Leota, Panthers

[ad_1] NRL legend Gorden Tallis has declared the current era of front-rowers as the greatest of all-time and the conveyor belt of talent backing up his bold declaration is astonishing. Tallis believes State of Origin squads have never been more stacked with props and said international selectors are even more spoiled for choice. “If you … Read more

Queensland Maroons pre-season squad, 34 players, rookies, new players, State of Origin, Ezra Mam, Sam Walker, Beau Fermor, Heilum Luki, Broncos

Sam Walker, Billy Slater and Ezra Mam. Getty

[ad_1] Queensland coach Billy Slater has named four uncapped players in his 34-man Maroons squad that will come together for a pre-season camp this weekend. Broncos star five-eighth Ezra Mam, Roosters halfback Sam Walker, Titans backrower Beau Fermor and Cowboys forward Heilum Luki were all named. Mam, 21, enjoyed a breakout season in 2023 and … Read more

Addin Fonua-Blake signs with the Sharks, New Zealand Warriors exit, four-year contract, Craig Fitzgibbon, Andrew Webster

[ad_1] Addin Fonua-Blake has opened up on his decision to sign a four-year deal with the Sharks and revealed why the club led by Craig Fitzgibbon is “the perfect fit” for him. The 28-year-old dropped a bombshell on the Warriors in November when he requested a release from the remaining three years of his contract … Read more