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James Hird wants to lead the Bombers again.

Will King James’ return to the throne usher in a new empire?

Brad Scott is the latest fall guy for the Bombers’ woes, but I do have concerns over James Hird coming back to the club.

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Neale Daniher and Jai Arrow

The one shining light out of Arrow’s heartbreak

It’s been one of the hardest weeks in Aussie sport, after Jai Arrow’s shock MND diagnosis came just days before Neale Daniher’s death.

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Ricky Stuart

Why Sticky’s scathing blow-up was spot on

It’s not unusual for Ricky Stuart to lose it about the referee post-game, but it is a surprise when you can’t help but agree with him.

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Reece Walsh (left) won’t start against New South Wales.

Queensland’s Reece Lightning call is ‘borderline insanity’

Queensland’s failure to release Reece Walsh on the Blues is the reason I believe New South Wales will wake up on Thursday morning with a 1-0 lead in this year’s State of Origin series, writes Mark Carroll.

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Andrew Abdo has resigned as CEO of the NRL.

NRL boss quits as defection to rival sport beckons

Andrew Abdo has left his post as the league’s boss despite critical ongoing negotiations.

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Kyle Busch has died aged 41.

Beloved NASCAR champion dies suddenly aged 41: ‘Heartbroken’

Tributes are flowing after the popular racer was hospitalised and died days before one of the biggest races of the year.

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Kevin Bartlett’s milestone game was celebrated with similar fan fair like Scott Pendlebury’s will be.

Lay off Pendles, we have seen this milestone madness before

There has been a lot of focus on the money the Pies legend is making, but let’s not forget another OTT celebration for another footy icon.

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Billy Slater with Reece Walsh after the 2024 series defeat.

What is the REAL reason Walsh was dropped?

There’s speculation issues other than form played a role in what could be Billy Slater’s most important Origin coaching decision.

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Nathan Cleary is yet to dominate an Origin series.

The box not ticked on Cleary’s bucket list

The best player in the game has done it all - except this one thing - which looms large over his legacy.

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Tradition shouldn’t hold back evolution.

PARKER: Tradition should not stop our sports evolving

Tradition is wonderful. It is part of what makes sport feel sacred. But tradition should not become a gate that prevents sport from evolving, writes Georgie Parker.

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Coaches in their second stint have not always panned out.

Why going for a big-name coach won’t save Carlton

There are no shortage of choices, but the Blues face a tough decision in who they go after to lead the team in its time of need.

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Cameron Ciraldo and Gus Gould.

If history is any guide Ciraldo may have job security issues

Gus Gould is not afraid to act ruthlessly when things are not going well at Belmore, something the coach would know all too well.

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Why the struggling teams can’t get any better

Why the struggling teams can’t get any better

Last week the AFL ‘fixed’ the draft, but there is a much bigger problem at play they need to address ASAP.

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Jarome Luai.

Chiefs ahead of the ball game

PNG has the momentum as NRL expands at a rapid rate home and abroad.

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Jessica Sergis hits up the ball during Game I.

Women’s State of Origin has become a must-watch event

Game I was an old-fashioned battle that the fans loved. Game II may be even bigger.

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