2023 – Page 16

Darren Lockyer can see some Slater and ‘King’ Wally in Broncos young gun Reece Walsh

15 March, 2023 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Brisbane Broncos icon Darren Lockyer has likened rising star Reece Walsh to his fellow Maroons legend, the all-conquering Billy Slater. Walsh was into everything in his comeback to Red Hill in round two after missing

Argument for Knights captain Kalyn Ponga to be moved back to fullback to save him from more head knocks doesn’t add up

14 March, 2023 The81stMinute 0 Comments 2 categories

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Newcastle Knights captain Kalyn Ponga lasted less than two minutes in his side’s heroic victory against Wests Tigers on Sunday at Leichhardt Oval. It was an innocuous incident with Ponga attempting

‘I don’t really care’: Paul Gallen defends Wests Tigers over John Bateman’s health status

14 March, 2023 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Former New South Wales Blues skipper Paul Gallen has defended Wests Tigers amid calls for the club to play English import John Bateman despite reports of a lack of fitness and an injury as he

‘No urgency’ to rush Junior Amone back into Dragons NRL team after crushing victory over Gold Coast

13 March, 2023 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin says there is “no urgency” to rush Talatau Amone back into the NRL side after the Dragons smashed Gold Coast at Kogarah on Sunday night. The Dragons ran away

Round 2: 2023 Beetson Raudonikis Medal

13 March, 2023 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Beetson Raudonikis MedalAfter Round 1, 2023Sponsored by Barkingham Palace Dog Grooming and Nova Locksmiths Australia 4 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow3 Harry Grant3 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad3 Payne Haas3 Daly Cherry-Evans3 Scott Drinkwater3 Lachlan Ilias3 Felise Kaufusi3 AJ Brimson3 Isaah Yeo3 Will Kennedy3

Top 100 NRL player signings of the last ten years: Roosters dominate with whopping six of top 10 recruits

8 March, 2023 The81stMinute 0 Comments 2 categories

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis The Sydney Roosters boast six of the top ten signings of the last ten years with the only player stopping them from taking the first five positions being a former Rooster

‘Run the football’: Former Knights coach pleads for Kalyn Ponga to step up for Novacastrians

8 March, 2023 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Newcastle Knights premiership-winning coach Michael Hagan concedes Kalyn Ponga has plenty of work to do after Ponga’s team went down to the New Zealand Warriors in Wellington in round one. Ponga was switched into the

David Fifita knocks back rival offers to extend time at Gold Coast by further three seasons

7 March, 2023 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Gold Coast Titans forward David Fifita has extended his time with the club by a further three seasons – knocking back offers from rival clubs. Fifita returned to form in the side’s win over Wests

Round 1: 2023 Beetson Raudonikis Medal

6 March, 2023 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Beetson Raudonikis MedalAfter Round 1, 2023Sponsored by Barkingham Palace Dog Grooming and Nova Locksmiths Australia 3 Harry Grant3 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad3 Payne Haas3 Daly Cherry-Evans3 Scott Drinkwater3 Lachlan Ilias3 Felise Kaufusi3 AJ Brimson2 Junior Paulo2 Wayde

Footy world reacts to huge opening day clash at Suncorp between Dolphins and Roosters

6 March, 2023 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

It was a historic day at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Sunday when the Dolphins shocked the mighty Sydney Roosters 28-18 in front of an impressive crowd of 32,177. Fans at the ground and on

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