Slick Panthers too good to be shielded from spotlight
Michael Chammas During the week Penrith skipper Kevin Kingston dismissed the notion his side were playing well enough to be noticed by opposition teams – but there's no hiding now.
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Prop gun: Gallen to start in front row
Michael Chammas Blues coach Laurie Daley has told skipper Paul Gallen he'll partner James Tamou in the front row against Queensland in the opening game of the Origin series.
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Tigers set to hit new low at Leichhardt as fans stay away
Michael Chammas The worst losing streak in Wests Tigers' history is expected to be compounded by the lowest Leichhardt Oval crowd in nine years on Friday night.
Round 11 line-ups
Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, May 21
Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round 11.
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Panthers find the perfect mix for new generation
Michael Chammas The Oak Panthers - as Phil Gould calls them - are suddenly the flavour of the month.
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Gallen holds key to make-up of Blues as Daley finalises team
Michael Chammas NSW coach Laurie Daley has two different teams and game plans pencilled in for game one of the State of Origin series that revolve around which position skipper Paul Gallen plays for the Blues.
Trent ready for second chance
Michael Chammas Trent Hodkinson was the forgotten man of the Bulldogs' remarkable charge to the grand final last season.
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John bounces back to haunt Warriors
Michael Chammas It's ironic that Isaac John appears to have resurrected his NRL career at the same ground that almost ended it.
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Panthers reopen old wounds for Elliott and hapless Warriors
Michael Chammas It was those who once were Warriors that haunted their former club as the Panthers racked up 62 points to send Matt Elliott from Penrith with an all-too-familiar headache.
Bunnies focus on flaws to ward off complacency
Michael Chammas South Sydney produced the most emphatic first half of the season on Friday night but such is their desire to continue such dominance, it is the 10 points they conceded that has them talking.
Dugan can help Dragons get their fire back, says Young
Michael Chammas St George Illawarra have struggled to score points since Darius Boyd's defection to Newcastle but former Dragons lock Dean Young believes Josh Dugan can solve their attacking woes.
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Tempered flair: out-of-sorts Blair turns to Potter to rediscover old flame
Michael Chammas Benji Marshall's axing to the bench has taken the spotlight off the under-performing Adam Blair, who this week turned to coach Mick Potter to help him rediscover his mojo.
Barba may be near new recovery phase, but says his form still needs rehab
Michael Chammas Ben Barba has six weeks to prove he no longer needs counselling to get his life back on track.
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Daley opts against giving his Blues side an early selection heads-up
Michael Chammas NSW are set to put their faith in the state's front-row stocks, with skipper Paul Gallen expected to wear the No.13 for the Blues in game one.
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Benji benched as Tigers try new tactic for Souths clash
Michael Chammas Star playmaker Benji Marshall will start on the bench as the Wests Tigers try to avoid recording the worst losing streak in the club's history against the table-topping Rabbitohs on Friday night.
Dugan given his chance to help lift struggling Dragons
Michael Chammas St George Illawarra coach Steve Price has rushed Josh Dugan into his side to help break the Dragons' three-game losing streak.
Round 10 line-ups
Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, May 14
Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round 10.
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Packer pounces with $3 million Rabbitohs sponsorship deal
Michael Chammas South Sydney will part ways with major home sponsor The Star at the end of the season to link with billionaire James Packer and his Crown organisation.
Fien and Dandy for this Dragon
Michael Chammas Off-contract Dragons halfback Nathan Fien hasn't been approached about remaining at the club next year but insists he won't hang up the boots regardless of whether St George Illawarra choose to keep...
Dugan's Dragons debut to be put on hold
Michael Chammas Josh Dugan's Dragons debut is expected to be pushed back a week, after the fullback took no part in St George Illawarra's final pre-game training session in Kogarah on Saturday morning.
