August 2016

The Broncos are having fun again: Blair

31 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Adam Blair says the Brisbane Broncos are enjoying their footy again and go into tonight’s clash with the Sydney Roosters as overwhelming favourites after upsetting Melbourne at AAMI Park last weekend. The Kiwi International believes

Big job ahead of young Storm prop as Melbourne get set for Sharks blockbuster

31 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Star Melbourne prop Jesse Bromwich has praised fellow bookend Jordan McLean after returning from an ankle injury last weekend against Brisbane. Likened to a young Paul Harragon, McLean will be vital in the minor premiership

Minor premiership epics: Five classic finishes to the NRL season

31 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

On Saturday night at AAMI Park, Melbourne Storm host Cronulla-Sutherland with the winner securing the minor premiership for season 2016. It has been a rollercoaster ride to the finish with the Storm unable to lock

We are a better team than 2014: Eastwood

30 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Greg Eastwood says the 2016 version of Canterbury-Bankstown is a better team than the one that made the 2014 grand final. The Bulldogs are in the worst form slump of their campaign and must find

Angry Bird: Frustrated young star says he hates losing ahead of Storm showdown

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Cronulla star Jack Bird says being angry on-field is all part of the charm with the centre brushing off suggestions there was friction between himself and James Maloney after the Sharks went down to South

We know what we’re in for against aggressive Cronulla side: Smith

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Melbourne skipper Cameron Smith says the Storm know what they’re in for when they face Cronulla for the minor premiership in round 26 of the NRL. The Storm play the Sharks this weekend with the

Signing news: Dragons snare rising winger, Storm re-sign five

30 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Finally some good news for St George Illawarra with the club announcing they have signed rising Gold Coast winger Nene McDonald on a three year deal. The NRL All Stars representative will join his new

Parramatta Stadium takes centre stage for the final time as blue and gold curtain comes down

29 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The only game of footy I ever got to call at Parramatta Stadium was the Ron Massey Cup grand final last year. Not much to write home about. My claims to fame so far are

Hess hoping to lock down top 17 position as NRL finals loom

28 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

He may not be a household name just yet but young North Queensland prop Coen Hess could prove vital as the Cowboys look to secure back-to-back premierships. Hess was a standout from the bench last

Raiders gun Hodgson wants to find another level in Austin’s absence

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Canberra’s star hooker Josh Hodgson says he needs to step up in the absence of injured five-eight Blake Austin. Hodgson has been one of the form players in the NRL but says he needs to

Month: August 2016