NRL Finals – Page 11

Morgan laughs off good mate Cronk’s claims

26 September, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

In-form North Queensland halfback Michael Morgan has scoffed at good friend and opposition playmaker Cooper Cronk who has joined the growing list of big names to heap praise on the Cowboy. Morgan has been incredible

Cooper Cronk: The bench utility nobody knew what to do with

25 September, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Twelve years ago North Queensland and the Melbourne Storm squared up in their first ever finals clash with the Cowboys running out 24-16 winners. Matt Orford was the skipper and halfback

Matt Scott has earned the right to play in the Grand Final

25 September, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis It is September 2005 and the North Queensland Cowboys have just been thumped 50-6 by Wests Tigers in week one of the finals. They return to Townsville with their tail between

Tallis says Cowboys can cause the upset of a lifetime in the big one against Melbourne

25 September, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Premiership-winning Brisbane legend Gorden Tallis believes North Queensland can cause the biggest of upsets in the Grand Final against Melbourne. Speaking on Sunday Triple M, the proud Queenslander was right behind the Cowboys. “I think

Broncos say they’re in great shape ahead of Storm showdown

22 September, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett says his Broncos are ready for their preliminary final showdown against the Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park. The Broncos received plenty of good news this week with both Darius Boyd (hamstring)

Taumalolo to JWH: Just bring it, bro!

21 September, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Rugby league’s premier forward Jason Taumalolo has responded to Sydney Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves’ challenge ahead of their preliminary final at Allianz Stadium. It sets up a monumental showdown between two of the NRL’s most

How would final four teams fare against their club’s last title-winning side?

20 September, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY STAFF WRITERS It is that time of the year again and only four teams remain in the hunt for the game’s richest prize. It also means countless articles throwing up all sorts of different

Why Sydney’s “Westies” should be supporting the Cowboys – not the Roosters – this weekend

19 September, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Attention Sydney! The Roosters need you! As the only team left from our dear city in the running for the NRL premiership, the Tricolours need your support. Yeah, nah – let’s

The Quick Tap: Taumalolo has surpassed Sonny Bill

19 September, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis FANS WILL SUPPORT WHO THEY WANT Some will have you think that it’s treason to live in Sydney and not support the Roosters this weekend. The Tricolours are the last team

Why Melbourne and Roosters supporters should be shaking in their boots

18 September, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Oh rugby league you crazy old minx – just when we thought we had the answers, you change the questions. The Brisbane Broncos can’t win without Darius Boyd they said. Messiah

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