Author: The81stMinute

Good Culture the Secret Behind Taukeiaho

11 August, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Sio Siua Taukeiaho has been a revelation this year for the Sydney Roosters and has heralded the culture of the club as the secret behind his success. “I’ve built my connection, especially with the leaders

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Graham Says Three Doesn’t go Into Two

11 August, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Canterbury captain James Graham says you need four forwards on the bench in the playoffs meaning one of Moses Mbye, Josh Reynolds or Trent Hodkinson might be dropped if the Bulldogs make September. “It’s a

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The Millennium Falcons: Panthers

11 August, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The seventh installment of the legendary Star Wars franchise is on its way and The81stMinute is getting pumped for the late 2015 release with some Jedi tricks of our own. Some of George Lucas’ greatest

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NRL Didn’t Tell NZRL About ANZAC Test Dumping

10 August, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The NZ Herald is reporting that the National Rugby League dropped the ANZAC Test without even notifying the NZRL and did not return their calls. “This news today has taken us a little by surprise,”

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Hodges Considered Retirement Five Years Ago

10 August, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Retiring legend Justin Hodges has admitted he almost retired five years ago when an Achilles injury finished his 2010 season. “To be honest there were a couple of times (thought of retiring) – I would

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Stuart Defends Raiders After 20-18 Loss

10 August, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has defended his team after a 20-18 loss to the Wests Tigers on Monday night. “They’re a brand new team, when we get into tough periods of the game we’re not

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Monday Night Football

10 August, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Wests Tigers 20 (Sauaso Sue, James Tedesco, Pat Richards, Luke Brooks tries; Pat Richards 2 goals) defeated Canberra Raiders 18 (Shannon Boyd 2 tries, Jarrod Croker; Jarrod Croker 3 goals) at GIO Stadium. Crowd: 8,704.

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9 Players You Didn’t Know

10 August, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

We all remember the club legends. The guys from the 100,150 or 200 club. Stalwarts that become part of the furniture at your favourite team. They become engrained into the history of the club. As

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Get Real: Match Review Committee Should Let Mason Off

10 August, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

In the bizarro world of the National Rugby League, many good judges are trembling that the match review committee might charge Manly’s Willie Mason for his apparent shoulder charge on South Sydney’s Tom Burgess. Hopefully,

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Hodges Announces Retirement

10 August, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

One of modern rugby league’s greatest centres Justin Hodges has announced his retirement and will gunning for a grand final birth in his final season with the Brisbane Broncos. Hodges had earlier this year stepped

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