June 2017 – Page 7

“Referee Smith did a good job”: Bad blood between Sharks and Storm continues

9 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Cronulla Sharks coach Shane Flanagan has ensured that the bad blood between his team and the Melbourne Storm will continue after Melbourne’s 18-13 win over the premiers on Thursday night. Flanagan targeted Storm legend and

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Hall of Fame #44: Keith Barnes

8 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Keith “Golden Boots” Barnes is an iconic Balmain Tigers legend and former Australian captain. Originally born in Wales, Barnes grew up in Wollongong before heading to Sydney to join the Tigers. Such was his talent,

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Flaw in Dally M Medal that makes mockery of annual Team of the Year

8 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Ask my dad Graham about the annual Dally M Team of the Year and he will take you on a journey of an angry, flabbergasted man. It doesn’t take much to

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WATCH: Adam Dykes bombs easiest of tries against Storm

8 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZzNyMO7kaM

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Bellamy plays down Sharks clash as another fierce encounter looms

8 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Melbourne Storm Coach Craig Bellamy has tried to play down tonight’s blockbuster at Shark Park where the Storm will clash with 2016 grand final opponents Cronulla in what will be another fierce encounter. “People can

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Queensland legends want Slater, Holmes, Wallace and Hess in their team for Game II

8 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Three Queensland legends have called for Billy Slater’s return for Game II and a switch to the wing for Darius Boyd. Speaking on Fox Sports’ Queenslanders Only show overnight, Australian Coach Mal Meninga, Justin Hodges

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John Grant not seeking reappointment as ALRC Commissioner

7 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

NRL Media Release Australian Rugby League Chairman John Grant today announced he will not stand for reappointment as a Commissioner at the end of his current term in February 2018. Mr Grant was appointed as

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Segeyaro set to start for Sharks in grand final rematch on Thursday night

7 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Talented hooker James Segeyaro is an almost certain starter for premiers Cronulla in their 2016 grudge match against Melbourne on Thursday night. The former Dally M Hooker of the Year has been named in the

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If my coach told me that I’d tell him to get f*****: Willie Mason

7 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Former New South Wales Blues forward Willie Mason says untried Queenslander Coen Hess would be a “beast” in State of Origin. Cowboys Coach Paul Green openly asked selectors not to pick Hess for Game II

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Cowboys coach Green defends O’Neill despite nightmare against Blues in Game I

7 June, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Here is a club coach defending one of his players if you’ve ever you’ve seen it. Despite getting a bath in State of Origin I, North Queensland Cowboys Coach Paul Green reckons Queensland centre Justin

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