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Tuesday, Apr 24, 2018
The iconic Darrell Eastlake passed away on Thursday morning after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was 75. Rugby league and the wider community paid tribute to a once-in-a-lifetime larger than life character. We at The81stMinute would also like to pay our respects by inducting Eastlake straight into our Hall of Fame. You can […]
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Remember that booming voice calling over the top of State of Origin? It wasn’t Ray Warren – it was the great Darrell Eastlake. Eastlake helped promote Origin and can be heard on many a highlight reel. After a long fight with Alzheimer’s disease, Eastlake passed away aged 75 at a Central Coast nursing home. More […]
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Eighth Immortal Andrew Johns has heaped more praise on young Penrith pivot Nathan Cleary after the rising star led the Panthers to another comeback victory on the weekend against South Sydney. Speaking to the Wide World of Sports, Johns also said he believes Cleary is already one of the best goalkickers he’s ever seen. “I […]
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BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis The Flying Kangaroo – we all know it. You could be anywhere in the world and get just a little homesick if you spotted that famous red tail. It’s Australian and we’re damn proud of it. From a shack in Winton, Queensland, something special was born way back in 1920 – […]
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Adelaide will host its first ever State of Origin contest in 2020 with NRL.com reporting a deal had been done between League Central and the South Australian government. The historic clash at Adelaide Oval will either be Game I or Game II of the series. It will follow Perth Stadium hosting Origin in 2019. Origin […]
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Parramatta Eels and Lebanese International teammate Tim Mannah believes Mitchell Moses should be New South Wales’ halfback in 2018. State of Origin seems like an eternity away by the Eels leader believes what he did at the World Cup – under new Blues coach Brad Fittler – proved he had the right attitude to play […]
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The New South Wales Blues will have a new coach in 2018 after the NSWRL decided not to renew Laurie Daley’s contract for the next State of Origin series. “I’ve enjoyed my time working for New South Wales Rugby League,” Daley said. “I understand that the business is results-driven and I respect the decision of […]
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BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis The bleeding for New South Wales began long before Game III kicked off at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night. Game I six weeks ago was meant to be the night NSW finally turned the tide and stopped one of rugby league’s greatest ever dynasties. The Blues came out all guns blazing, […]
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Queensland Coach Kevin Walters has sung the praises of Maroons skipper Cameron Smith after the veteran hooker turned the clock back in a commanding performance helping QLD to yet another series victory. Smith was dangerous throughout the game but Walters said his first half was amazing to watch. “What can I say about the bloke […]
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New South Wales Blues legend and rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns has blasted the Blues after their Game III loss saying this current squad doesn’t understand State of Origin. The Blues looked lethargic and couldn’t compete with a Queensland team hellbent on sending their champions out with a victory. “I feel sick at the moment,” […]
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