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Canberra Raiders the perfect mix of class and mongrel – with or without Josh Hodgson

16 July, 2020 The81stMinute 0 Comments 2 categories

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Canberra coach Ricky Stuart was filthy with the league prior to his side’s clash with the Sydney Roosters after it was first revealed his team wouldn’t be allowed to fly up

‘Been circling each other since 1967’: History is against a fairy tale ‘Battle of West’ grand final in late October

15 July, 2020 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis They are the powerhouses of western Sydney sport. The one-two knockout punch and undisputed kings of their lands – the Parramatta Eels and Penrith Panthers. Long have we thought of the

Mann oh Mann! Ten of the tallest fullbacks to ever play first grade rugby league

9 July, 2020 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Some things are worth being celebrated. Just like Parramatta cult hero of the 1970’s, Phil ‘Spider’ Mann who stood a cheeky 6 foot and 7 inches if you don’t mind. Here

Villains Joey Leilua and Ivan Cleary steal limelight from a brutal night of rugby league at Parramatta

4 July, 2020 The81stMinute 0 Comments 2 categories

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Wests Tigers versus Penrith had everything on Saturday night at Parramatta. Another cracking game of rugby league with more than a bit of added spice that finished with Ivan Cleary disrespecting

‘Six Again’ anyone? Do Roosters fans have short memories or have they just forgotten how to be gracious in defeat?

3 July, 2020 The81stMinute 0 Comments 2 categories

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Did a tiny error in the Melbourne Storm ruck moments before Ryan Papenhuyzen’s equalizing field goal cost the Sydney Roosters two premiership points in a Suncorp Stadium classic on Thursday night?

Unfortunately… when it comes to expansion Lord Peter V’landys of Kythira has absolutely zero idea

23 June, 2020 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis ‘Turtling’ is a strategy used in war that requires ‘heavy defense, with little or no offence’. According to the old Google machine, ‘turtling’ is the “continuous reinforcement of the military front

From the Vault: An ode to the mighty James Graham

23 June, 2020 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

FROM THE VAULT First published Aug 8, 2019 When a 25-year-old James Graham announced his was leaving St Helens in 2011, Super League lost some of its soul. He was already the captain of his

A ‘handshake that made you feel special’: Remembering a hero… Noel ‘Ned’ Kelly

17 June, 2020 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY KEITH PAYNE I was honoured to interview Noel on two occasions. The first was the inaugural ‘Back to Lidcombe Day’ for Steele Sports with Alby Talarico and Tony Dosen. And three years later alongside

312-game Golden Boot winner Benji Marshall dropped after one bad showing but Luke Brooks remains a protected species

10 June, 2020 The81stMinute 0 Comments 2 categories

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Benji Marshall had a shocker on Sunday night against the Gold Coast Titans and Wests Tigers lost a game they should have won. These are the facts and they can’t be

Rivalry of the Round: Five of the greatest modern matches between the Eels and Sea Eagles

3 June, 2020 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Rugby league is back baby and how damn good is it! Each weekend we will dive deep into the biggest rivalry of the round and there can only be one this

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