Bulldogs' bark remains as Eels pass up opportunities

Glenn Jackson This won't go down as a missed opportunity for Parramatta, it will go down as many missed opportunities.

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Panel in a bind as hit highlights grey areas

Glenn Jackson The match-review panel will be in a no-win situation when it meets to decide the fate of Manly forward Richie Fa'aoso.

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Sea Eagles rise above first-half jitters

Glenn Jackson The best thing you can say about all that is it's over, and both sides can move on. Manly took advantage of opponents who were off their game, while the Tigers couldn't.

Video easy: better calls to come as refs get more clout

Glenn Jackson REFEREES boss Daniel Anderson believes the dilution of the video officials' powers will not only lead to better decision-making over tries but also better referees.

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New refs' boss tries to clear up confusion

Glenn Jackson THE benefit-of-the-doubt rule, grounding and obstruction are the priorities of the new referees boss Daniel Anderson, judging by a survey put together by him and bound for NRL coaches.

Top Dogs: Sweet win for Hasler

Glenn Jackson FOR one night at least, the Bulldogs are on top of the table - and Des Hasler is again a victor at Brookvale Oval.

Deja vu Blues: Stuart's men crank it up after Cronk's sin-binning puts Carney in cruise control

Glenn Jackson THIS was deja vu, just with blue this time. So much of a classic Origin encounter bore resemblances to the first clash of the series.

Reynolds' revenge stops Roosters crowing

Glenn Jackson Revenge is a dish best served, well, any time these two teams play. In round one, the Roosters scored two tries in the final three minutes to topple their rivals.

No gold for Blues halves marooned in stalemate

Glenn Jackson They were teammates last week but last night, their duel against each other was the key to their respective sides' fortunes.

Sharks sweating on Gallen after missing the point

Glenn Jackson CRONULLA'S inability to win without Paul Gallen was exacerbated by speculation that the Sharks skipper faces further time on the sidelines with an abdominal strain.

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Stuart to meet ref chiefs over Origin I

Glenn Jackson THE dust has only just settled since the rage over refereeing decisions in State of Origin I - now it could be stirred up again.

Storm surge to points as Manly beaten to the punch

Glenn Jackson No biffs, no butts and no brawls. The only real similarity to Donnybrookvale was that Manly second-rower Glenn Stewart exited earlier than expected.

Sharks may attack errant charges

Glenn Jackson CRONULLA officials are considering contesting charges laid against forwards Jeremy Smith and Wade Graham on the grounds of principle.

Nose-breaking hit and chicken wing put Burns on spot

Glenn Jackson PENRITH playmaker Travis Burns will come under intense scrutiny from the match review committee today after he was sent off for a high tackle that broke Roosters front-rower Martin Kennedy's nose -...

Terry towels up stuttering Tigers as Raiding party rules the west

Glenn Jackson One group of men hunched, huffing and broken; the other quick and eager. Canberra came for a match few expected them to win. Clearly they were some of the few to believe, however.

Dragons bring back the fire to put Knights to the sword

Glenn Jackson FOR two groups of players who have been coached by Wayne Bennett, it was the bunch who had been with him longest which beat the latest - once again.

All over before half-time as stars regain stripes with solid effort

Glenn Jackson It remains to be seen whether this result will be a season-turning one for Wests Tigers, but it was history-making. In the 12 years of the merger, never had they held a team scoreless.

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Smith steps into Lockyer's boots to inspire Aussies

Glenn Jackson When Test matches were on the line, Australia could invariably rely on Darren Lockyer. Now, his replacement as captain, Cameron Smith, has assumed that role.

Cool-hand Cameron picks up where Lockyer left off

Glenn Jackson WHEN Test matches were on the line, Australia could invariably rely on Darren Lockyer. Now, his replacement as captain, Cameron Smith, has assumed that role.