June 2017 – Page 8

Walters hints that Slater will be Queensland fullback for Origin II

6 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Queensland coach Kevin Walters has changed his tune regarding a return to State of Origin for Billy Slater after another big performance last weekend for the Melbourne Storm. Walters created controversy before Game I by

Kimmorley says “awful” Bulldogs playing horrible brand of football

6 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Former Canterbury Bulldogs halfback Brett Kimmorley has labeled his former side “awful” and has questioned coach Des Hasler. “The Bulldogs are just awful and I can’t see them getting any better. I’m at a loss

Widdop joins Vaughan, Pearce Smith on top of Steele Sports Medal

5 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

St George Illawarra half Gareth Widdop has joined Dragons teammate Paul Vaughan, Mitchell Pearce and Melbourne Storm legend Cameron Smith on top of The81stMinute’s Steele Sports Medal after 13 NRL rounds. Widdop received three votes

Frizell scans to reveal extent of rib injury

5 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Tyson Frizell will have scans today after injuring his ribs in St George Illawarra’s win over Wests Tigers. The New South Wales forward may miss State of Origin II. “He went for a scan at

Successful comeback has Mansour gunning for World Cup return for Kangaroos

5 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Penrith Panthers flyer Josh Mansour is just happy to be back on the footy field after a successful return from six months out of the game. Mansour starred as the resurgent

Melbourne re-sign Will Chambers

1 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Melbourne Storm has re-signed representative centre Will Chambers for a further three years. “Will has grown up here at the Melbourne Storm, both as a person and as a footballer. It was important for us

Jarryd Hayne stays at Titans

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Jarryd Hayne will be at the Gold Coast Titans in 2018 after evoking a contract option in his favour. It ends speculation on the New South Wales centre’s future. “I’m very happy at the Titans

One of the best Blues defensive efforts I’ve ever seen: Gould

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Former New South Wales coach Phil Gould says Wednesday night’s defensive effort against Queensland was one of the best he has ever seen as the Blues emphatically beat the Maroons 28-4. “What a pleasure it

Month: June 2017