Tag: NRL GRAND FINAL
From Albert to Villasanti: The heroes and villains of grand final day we will never forget
BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Rugby league grand finals have a funny way of catching players in time. For one set of fans, they can be the heroes for all eternity with a miracle tackle or a rampaging run. Supporters on the losing side see them forever as the villain from a horror movie that plays […]
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Macklemore’s NRL performance making waves in the United States
Talk about publicity. Macklemore’s performance at the NRL Grand Final is making waves overseas with The Washington Post picking up in the story in the United States. There’s been some backlash to Macklemore set to play ‘Same Love’ which has sparked outrage by some – including former Prime Minister Tony Abbott. “The NFL isn’t the […]
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Hodges certain Sunday will be Cronk’s last game, not sold on Slater
Former representative teammate Justin Hodges does not believe Melbourne half Cooper Cronk will play on in 2018 with Sunday’s grand final to be his last. Writing for NRL.com, Hodges says win or loss – Sunday will be Cronk’s final match. “Sunday will be the last game for ‘Coops’ as a member of the Melbourne Storm […]
Read More Former Australian hooker praises ‘cool’ Smith
One of rugby league’s greatest hookers has heaped praise on the mercurial Cameron Smith ahead of Sunday’s grand final. Former Australian rake Ben Elias says it’s how Smith performs under pressure that impressed him most. “He is methodical in every way. He is cool, he is calm even when they are getting beat by eight […]
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Key match-ups that will decide the 2017 NRL Grand Final
BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis MORGAN V SLATER Michael Morgan’s kicking game recently has been as impressive as anything we’ve seen from Immortal Andrew Johns, teammate Johnathan Thurston and his opponent on Sunday Cooper Cronk. But Morgan this weekend comes up against the mighty Billy Slater – the greatest positional fullback the game has seen. […]
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Tohu Harris’ last shot at grand final glory with the Storm
Tohu Harris will never have a better chance winning a grand final than on Sunday as he runs out for the Melbourne Storm. After experiencing his first decider in a losing effort, Harris gets another shot on Sunday. Only problem is, this is his final game for the Storm before he takes up a deal […]
Read More Nathan Brown backs McLean for Kangaroos selection, NAS the new Taumalolo
Jordan McLean could be switched to the bench in favour of Tim Glasby according to Newcastle coach Nathan Brown. “I wouldn’t be surprised if Glasby started this week. He’s started a lot of games for them this year,” Brown said On The Couch With Sterlo on Fox Sports. Brown also likened Nelson Asofa-Solomoma to Jason Taumalolo […]
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