Frustrated Barba still trying to find his mojo

Glenn Jackson Five matches into his comeback, Canterbury fullback Ben Barba isn't happy. Yet while weeks ago that would have sent shivers through Bulldogs supporters, his words on Friday night should rather...

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Dragons given a lesson as Price quietly signs on the dotted line

Glenn Jackson Timing is everything in most sports, and certainly rugby league. It clearly was when, midway through the first half of the Anzac Day clash against Sydney Roosters, St George Illawarra dropped the...

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All bets are off as rumour mill sends bookies into a panic

Glenn Jackson Bookmakers reacted swiftly to the crisis engulfing Cronulla, suspending betting on the club's round-one clash with Gold Coast as well as other markets.

Twelve into eight won't go - and ARLC counts benefits

Glenn Jackson WITH two months remaining before the finals, the make-up of the top eight appeared all but confirmed. Now, just two weeks out, the top eight is still - mathematically - a race in 12.

Finishing first not the be-all and end-all, says Reynolds

Michael Chammas, Glenn Jackson Having squandered their chance to wrap up the minor premiership, Bulldogs five-eighth Josh Reynolds insists his side has placed no importance on finishing the regular season in first spot.

Civoniceva still hopeful of September swansong

Glenn Jackson Petero Civoniceva last night refused to contemplate the possibility that his illustrious career could come to a premature end next Friday night at Suncorp Stadium.

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Tigers sweating on Marshall charge as finals hopes fade

Glenn Jackson Wests Tigers halfback Benji Marshall is confident he will be cleared to play in Saturday night's final-round clash with Melbourne after being placed on report in yesterday's loss to Sydney Roosters -...

Marshall confident of facing Storm after copping charge

Glenn Jackson WESTS TIGERS halfback Benji Marshall is confident he will be cleared to play in next Saturday night's final-round clash with Melbourne after being placed on report in yesterday's loss to Sydney...

Hasler's men refuse to use the 'F-word' just for now

Glenn Jackson THE Bulldogs' 11th consecutive win has all but secured them the minor premiership. It is an effort they will be pleased with - if only they can actually admit it, given they are refusing to talk...

No fear from Sheens as Tigers face toughest test

Glenn Jackson DES HASLER is intent on talking down the Bulldogs - and now Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens has followed him.

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Pearce puts Dragons to the sword

Glenn Jackson That these two teams contested the grand final in 2010 shows how quickly and far the mighty can fall.

Bouncing Bunnies can handle heat, says Maguire

Glenn Jackson ASKED yesterday in a space off the dressing rooms at ANZ Stadium whether the Rabbitohs were thriving on the expectations on the club, coach Michael Maguire pointed to what had occurred on the field.

Sandow eyes holes in Rabbits line-up

Glenn Jackson You've got to hand it to Chris Sandow. He has been under pressure all year and tomorrow the largely underperforming Parramatta halfback faces his old club South Sydney, who are sitting comfortably in...

Nine teams vying for eight spots just won't go

Glenn Jackson WESTS TIGERS may have to beat the likely minor premiers, Melbourne, in the final round of the premiership to seal a place in the top eight.

Chooks need seven wins after heartbreak

Glenn Jackson AS SYDNEY Roosters captain Braith Anasta surveyed the wreckage - his players slumped to a man on the turf after his side squandered a victory - he admitted he was in shock.

Wounded Panthers stage triumph over adversity

Glenn Jackson The last time Penrith won, coach Ivan Cleary had just taken the captaincy off their star player Luke Lewis.

Sea Eagles about to lock in Matai

Glenn Jackson THEY were supposed to be ripped apart after dual premiership-winning coach Des Hasler's defection to the Bulldogs, but Manly are about to secure another of their stars.