2016 – Page 3

The Man has a point: Anthony Mundine never lost a match against Fittler or Daley

15 December, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD Former St George star and boxing champion Anthony Mundine still believes he was the best five-eigth of his generation. Laurie Daley and Brad Fittler won premierships, captained their state and their country,

All Stars teams announced

14 December, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The All Stars squad have been announced for the 2017 version to be played in Newcastle in February. Indigenous All Stars coach Laurie Daley said the concept was more than just a game. “The All

The dark arts of prescription drugs: Does someone have to die for us to pay attention?

14 December, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD In a year of truly unbelievable off-field NRL stories, Matt Cooper’s painkiller addiction admission has to be commended. He came forward, put himself in hospital, scared for his life and his young

Matt Cooper admits to painkillers addiction after checking into hospital

14 December, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

St George Illawarra legend Matt Cooper has admitted to a painkiller addiction since retiring from the game in 2011. The former Australian and New South Wales centre told News Corp that his addiction to Endone

Hunt says there’s plenty of improvement left in combo with Milford

14 December, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Brisbane Broncos halfback Ben Hunt says there is still improvement in himself and in his combination with star five-eigth Anthony Milford. The Broncos began 2016 as premiership favourites but a losing run through the year

Hall of Fame #36: John Sattler

13 December, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

JOHN SATTLER One of the greatest South Sydney Rabbitohs to ever lace on a boot – John Sattler is one of the greats of the game and his heroics in the 1970 grand final

Kenny Edwards faces court after pouring drink on partner at their home

13 December, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Kenny Edwards is the latest Parramatta Eels player to find himself on the wrong side of the law. The forward appeared in court on Tuesday after being arrested and charged with common assault and intimidation

Clint Newton is dreaming if he thinks letting contracted players trial for NFL clubs is a good idea

12 December, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD Let us imagine Joe Bloggs works at Fox Sports but Channel Seven are interested in getting him across to their network. Channel Seven put feelers out and ask him to come along

Hobart trial match could be the end for Melbourne Storm legend Billy Slater

12 December, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD Melbourne Storm legend Billy Slater is set to make his long awaited return from injury in a foreign rugby league land. The iconic fullback is expected to pull on the purple jersey

Hall of Fame #35: Les Johns

12 December, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

LES JOHNS Canterbury-Bankstown’s greatest ever fullback. Dubbed ‘The Golden Boy’, Les Johns quickly stamped himself as one of the premier players of the NSWRL after his debut in 1963. From the Bulldogs website: “Les

Year: 2016