Young forwards have made a big difference: Ryles

27 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Melbourne Storm’s forwards coach Jason Ryles says the difference in 2016 has been the rise of Melbourne’s younger brigade. “A lot of the guys collectively have been very consistent together,” Ryles said. “The younger guys

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Parker backs mate Ennis to win grand final in his last game

27 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Retiring Brisbane legend Corey Parker is backing mate Michael Ennis in the grand final this Sunday. The lock forward defend Ennis saying ‘The Menace’ was a completely different bloke off the field. “Chalk and cheese,

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Thirteen years is a long time between drinks for old Panther

27 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Veteran Luke Lewis hasn’t appeared in a grand final for thirteen years. That night, the Penrith Panthers beat the Sydney Roosters to claim rugby league’s bigger prize. “Thirteen years, it’s a long sip between drinks

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And the Dally M winner is…

27 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The Dally M Medal is tonight and it’s shaping as the tighest count in history with any number of stars up for rugby league’s biggest individual honour. Looking for someone to put some money on

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NRL Finals icon Puff Daddy speaks to The81stMinute

27 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY KANE AUSTIN   When you think NRL Finals, there’s nothing like footy in October, Arthur Summons and Norm Provan and Thurston’s field goal. Oh and Puff Daddy. Or is that Sean Combs? Or is

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The year the light almost went out in Cronulla

27 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD   On Sunday night, the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks will play Melbourne Storm for the right to be named National Rugby League champions. If the Sharks can get up, it will be their maiden

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Tips for hosting a great NRL Grand Final day BBQ

27 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY KANE AUSTIN     The NRL Grand Final is this Sunday – how bloody good is that! While the action on the field is going to be pulsating and thrilling until the final moments,

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