Brad Walter

Brad Walter

Brad Walter is Chief Rugby League Writer for The Sydney Morning Herald

League

Jennings, Roberts dumped to NSW Cup

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 31:  Michael Jennings of the Panthers breaks the Sharks defence to score a try during the round five NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the Cronulla Sharks at Centrebet Stadium on March 31, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Brad Walter Parramatta five-eighth Ben Roberts and Penrith centre Michael Jennings have paid the price for their team's poor form after being named in NSW Cup teams this weekend.

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Dragons directors to consider replacement for Price

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Brad Walter ST George Illawarra directors are set to discuss Brad Arthur as a possible replacement for Steve Price at a board meeting on Tuesday, but no decision on the coaching job is expected.

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SBW all smiles as Bulldogs fans line up to take a shot of former idol

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Brad Walter As Sonny Bill Williams stopped to pose for a yet another photo with a well-wisher on the main street of Lakemba, a passer-by tried to intervene.

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Future stars forged in the furnace of the game's suburban grounds

Daniel Mortimer

Brad Walter JOSH Reynolds is being touted as a possible NSW Origin representative this season, but the Canterbury five-eighth admits only two years ago he was wondering if he would ever play NRL.

With Inglis combination locked in, Merritt believes there's more to come

Nathan Merritt and Greg Inglis

Brad Walter South Sydney winger Nathan Merritt has warned on the eve of Monday night's match against Cronulla that his combination with Greg Inglis will only get better after he spent an off-season training with...

League

Canberra to oppose Dugan as a Dragon

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Brad Walter Canberra chief executive Don Furner doesn't expect the NRL to allow Josh Dugan to line up against his team next Sunday, amid speculation the sacked Origin star will sign with St George Illawarra...

Marshall rails against plan to stage draft if crisis grows

Benji Marshall

Brad Walter Wests Tigers superstar Benji Marshall has spoken out against a proposed player pool to supply talent to clubs hit by drugs bans.

NRL plans player pool for doping crisis

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Brad Walter The bottom 10 players in each NRL squad would be made available for rival clubs to approach as replacements for players suspended due to doping violations under a proposal being considered to ensure...

League

Price's popularity with players could show up bookmakers

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Brad Walter St George Illawarra's Steve Price might be favourite to be the first NRL coach sacked this season but he has strong support within the club and there has even been talk of re-signing him.

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League

Kite flying off to Penrith on two-year deal

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Brad Walter Penrith have continued their recruitment for next season after signing Manly prop Brent Kite on a two-year deal.

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Yes, Sonny will play - off the bench

Sonny Bill Williams

Brad Walter SONNY Bill Williams has been cleared to make one of the most eagerly awaited comebacks in rugby league history and will start on the interchange bench for Sydney Roosters in Thursday night's NRL...

Testing times for Tigers as Potter ponders effect of cloud over first game

Mosese Fotuaika

Brad Walter Wests Tigers coach Michael Potter admits he will not know exactly what effect the death of young forward Mosese Fotuaika has had on the club's players until after Monday night's match against...

League

Sleepy Merritt stood down by Rabbitohs for Charity Shield clash

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Brad Walter South Sydney star Nathan Merritt has been dropped for Friday night's Charity Shield clash with St George Illawarra after reportedly sleeping in and missing training on Thursday.

Rugby League

A little swift editing and NRL ready to launch

Ben Barba

Brad Walter Some footage of Ben Barba has been cut from the new NRL advertisement.

Barba survives NRL ad's final cut

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Brad Walter SOME footage of Ben Barba has been cut from the new NRL advertisement but senior officials decided not to remove him completely after receiving assurances from Canterbury that he had not done...

Clubs may sue ACC as sponsors flee

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Brad Walter NRL clubs named in the Australian Crime Commission report are considering legal action amid revelations the allegations have cost Cronulla up to $2 million in sponsorship.

League

Bulldogs' Corey Payne retires

Corey Payne

Brad Walter Just days after addressing an Australia Day function as NSW Young Australian of the Year, Bulldogs forward Corey Payne has decided to retire to focus on business opportunities.

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Players seek salary cap rise as union talks continue

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Brad Walter NRL players want the salary cap for next season to be more than the $5 million ceiling agreed to by clubs and the ARL Commission and are also seeking a five-year collective bargaining agreement.

Potter happy with young cubs

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Brad Walter RECENT appearances at Western Suburbs and Balmain junior presentation nights has helped convince new Tigers coach Mick Potter that the club has a bright future.