NRL

KIERSTEN DUKE: It was hard to top Snoop Dogg’s performance, but the NRL nailed it with their entertainment.

Reece Walsh’s grand final performance will be talked about for years to come but a special play away from the ball could become equally iconic and left a lasting impact on teammate Ben Hunt.

The 26-year-old delayed two much-needed operations to play through pain.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: It’s a massive call, but Reece Walsh’s performance last night puts him ahead of the four-time champion in my book.

Peter V’landys couldn’t help himself at the Ashes squad announcement, with the ARLC chairman having another crack at the R360 competition.

A premiership hero said it was ‘thrown back at my face’ while some fans have called it inappropriate.

The veteran captain had to shut the chatter down after whispers grew louder during the game.

The Broncos hero had one last thing to say to Melbourne before declaring ‘someone better take my phone away’.

It wasn’t that long ago he was sacked by the Wests Tigers. Now the Broncos coach is in rare company.

The Melbourne Storm boss didn’t hold back after his team’s bitter grand final loss to the Broncos.

Darren Lockyer was visibly shocked when the Brisbane superstar dropped it on him unexpectedly.

Adam Reynolds is being hailed as a ‘special human’ for having the presence of mind to think of it on the dais.

Brisbane have won a seventh NRL premiership after a Reece Walsh masterclass sealed their 26-22 defeat of Melbourne in the grand final.

NRL fans have had their say after the American singer added a classy Aussie touch to his performance.