April 2021

An underdog story: It may not last long but the rugby league world was cheering for the once-mighty Brisbane Broncos on Friday night

30 April, 2021 The81stMinute 0 Comments 2 categories

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis It is a lifetime from the days of the imperious Brisbane Broncos of the 1990’s and 2000’s under Wayne Bennett and a cavalcade of superstars but on Friday night at Suncorp

Brad Fittler to Wests Tigers: ‘Go to Campbelltown, get there and get involved’

30 April, 2021 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Rugby league legend Brad Fittler believes it is time Wests Tigers bit the bullet and moved operations to Sydney’s ever-growing south west. Fittler, a local junior who played for the Ashcroft Stallions, argued the region

Road to the Cup: Benji Marshall set to wear black jersey for the first time at a World Cup since the 2008 final victory over Australia

29 April, 2021 The81stMinute 0 Comments 2 categories

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis You could almost forget there is a World Cup happening over in the United Kingdom at the end of the season such is the way the NRL news cycle spins here

Somebody needs to tell Pete: Six of the games best rivalries in recent history didn’t just include Sydney clubs

28 April, 2021 The81stMinute 0 Comments 2 categories

So the ARL Commission and the NRL want to bring in a conference system which will shun teams outside of Sydney? Rivalries are much more than what you think they are when it comes to

‘It’s madness, mania’: Conference split is one of the worst ideas rugby league could come up with and its current minders need to take a hard look at themselves

28 April, 2021 The81stMinute 0 Comments 2 categories

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Some people in rugby league need a big fat reality check – a slap across the face and a bucket of cold water over the head. Let’s clear this up right

Adam Reynolds meets with incoming Cronulla coach and offered huge four year deal

28 April, 2021 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Adam Reynolds is close to signing with the Cronulla Sharks which would see him leave Redfern for the first time in his career. According to Fox Sports, the kicking machine has met with incoming Sharks

‘Bit like Jarryd Hayne in 2009’: Nathan Hindmarsh likens Tommy Turbo’s recent form to that of the Hayne Plane

27 April, 2021 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Premiership-winning forward Bryan Fletcher has revealed that good mate and Parramatta legend Nathan Hindmarsh has likened Tom Trbojevic’s recent form to that of 2009 Dally M Medal winner Jarryd Hayne who Hindmarsh played alongside at

Chief executive in the firing line as fan petition gains traction to oust Pascoe and Wests Tigers board

27 April, 2021 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Over 1000 Wests Tigers members and fans have signed a change.org petition in support of ousting club CEO Justin Pascoe and the current Wests Tigers board. The original target of 1000 signatures was changed to

Anyone want to talk about Josh Curran and the Warriors or are we all too worried about Latrell Mitchell and James Tedesco?

26 April, 2021 The81stMinute 0 Comments 2 categories

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis On Sunday night at AAMI Park in Melbourne, New Zealand Warriors forward Josh Curran charged down field after a kick and timed his running perfectly – smashing Storm winger George Jennings

Beetson Raudonikis Medal – Round 7

26 April, 2021 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BEETSON RAUDONIKIS MEDALAfter Round 7, 2021 Ryan Papenhuyzen 11David Fifita 11Latrell Mitchell 9Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 9Will Kennedy 8Sam Walker 8Isaiah Papali’i 8Jahrome Luai 7Chad Townsend 7Clint Gutherson 7Ben Hunt 6James Tedesco 6Damien Cook 6Tom Trbojevic 6Nathan

Month: April 2021