Johns is a genius - flawed, but deserving
Greg Prichard Critics who say Andrew Johns shouldn't be given Immortals status because of his off-field indiscretions are being too precious.
Fittler says Thurston will be in fine fettle for years to come
Greg Prichard BRAD Fittler, as good a judge of a five-eighth as there is, says Johnathan Thurston is changing the way five-eighths play and is an even better player in that position than he was as a halfback.
Long and winding road ends as result takes back seat to fab four
Greg Prichard ST GEORGE Illawarra beat Parramatta at ANZ Stadium last night, but the result didn't mean nearly as much as it normally would in a game of football.
League
Vintage Thurston showed his class when it really counted
Greg Prichard The biggest stage calls for the greatest players to show what makes them so good under the most extreme pressure. Enter Johnathan Thurston.
Five things we learnt from last night's match
Greg Prichard This game can be an absolute heartbreaker.
Thurston weaves magic to put rivals under his spell
Greg Prichard The biggest stage calls for the greatest players to show what makes them so good under the most extreme pressure. Enter Johnathan Thurston.
Storm in no rush to re-sign Cronk
Greg Prichard MELBOURNE believe they would only damage their chances of re-signing star halfback Cooper Cronk if they tried to speed up negotiations in a bid to ensure they got his name on a contract before the...
Broncos saddled for slicker Cowboys
Greg Prichard BRISBANE coach Anthony Griffin has warned his players to expect the real North Queensland at Suncorp Stadium tonight after an inexplicably poor first-round performance from the Cowboys.
Walsh's dog day had him primed to atone
Greg Prichard Penrith halfback Luke Walsh felt he was coming off his worst performance in first grade as he prepared for yesterday's game against Sydney Roosters - so as far as he was concerned, he had a lot of...
Friday games no guarantee of success says Griffin
Greg Prichard BRISBANE coach Anthony Griffin says that knowing his side will play a string of Friday night games doesn't make it any easier for the Broncos to win.
Forget the Bennett factor, former players have no reason to show up their old master
Greg Prichard Surely it's no coincidence that teams Wayne Bennett used to coach have such a good record against him. There has to be more to it than that.
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In veteran, master coach has found his latest Lockyer
Greg Prichard Wayne Bennett has found his Newcastle version of Darren Lockyer at Brisbane and Ben Hornby at St George Illawarra.
Meninga locks in Cronk at No.7 but leaves bench open for Cherry-Evans
Greg Prichard QUEENSLAND coach Mal Meninga last night declared Cooper Cronk would definitely be the Queensland halfback for this year's State of Origin series, ending speculation that Daly Cherry-Evans could knock...
Weekend analysis
Todd looks good for his first Blues jersey but really he needs to be great
Greg Prichard TODD Carney might think he's ready for State of Origin, but in reality he isn't. Not yet.
Star pairing missing, but never fear because the youth brigade is here
Greg Prichard ANTHONY GRIFFIN has found a positive out of having to do without both Darren Lockyer and Peter Wallace for the first time since he began coaching Brisbane at the start of last season.
Carney has the tricks to take Origin by storm
Greg Prichard 1 Todd Carney must play sensationally for NSW to have a chance of winning game one and getting the jump on Queensland in the State of Origin series.
