Brad Walter

Brad Walter

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

League

Broncos end Dugan talks after star's latest tirade

Brad Walter St George Illawarra appear to be Josh Dugan's only remaining option after the Broncos terminated negotiations with the sacked Canberra star following an Instagram tirade in which he told a Raiders...

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Dugan bucked by Broncos after rant

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Brad Walter St George Illawarra seems to be Josh Dugan's only remaining option.

Dragons are all huff and puff as Hodges sparks Broncos

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Brad Walter Justin Hodges played only 40 minutes but his class was the difference in Brisbane's gutsy defeat of St George Illawarra at WIN Stadium on Friday.

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Horse trading: News look to cut Broncos loose

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Brad Walter, Phil Lutton NEWS LTD may consider selling its majority stake in the Brisbane Broncos in a historic move as the media company continues its strategic exit from rugby league.

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Johnson benching has rival clubs waiting for an opening

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Brad Walter Rival NRL clubs are closely monitoring the relationship between Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson and coach Matthew Elliott in case the Kiwis international suddenly becomes available.

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Ear's the scoop: Graham was whispering sweet nothings

Brad Walter Des Hasler isn't the only one who believes James Graham may not have deliberately bitten Billy Slater in last season's grand final.

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Crowd support set to swell with Souths in perfect position to hit home run

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Brad Walter South Sydney officials expect a crowd of more than 20,000 for Friday night's clash with North Queensland as the Rabbitohs begin a run of home matches, hosting seven of their next nine games.

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How News lost the game

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Brad Walter MANLY and South Sydney players had just finished a game so brutal that four judiciary charges would stem from it - but the hostilities were put aside when senior members of both teams met afterwards.

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Dogs set to end rumours with raft of new contracts

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Brad Walter Canterbury officials are negotiating to re-sign Frank Pritchard and extend Josh Morris' deal in a move that should dispel rumours the players want out of the club.

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Representative weekend should be open season for transfers

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Brad Walter After being starved of NRL action for a week, imagine how much interest Dragons fans would have in Thursday's game against Sydney Roosters if their side included Gareth Widdop, Joel Thompson, Rangi...

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Dual World Cups a lure for SBW

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Brad Walter Sonny Bill Williams will return to Test football for New Zealand in two weeks in a move that may lead to the Sydney Roosters superstar becoming the first player to win World Cups in rugby league and...

Inu accepts five-week ban for spear tackle on Inglis

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Brad Walter Canterbury centre Krisnan Inu has pleaded guilty to a grade-four dangerous throw charge and accepted a five-match ban for his ugly spear tackle on Greg Inglis.

The statistics don't lie - SBW really can do it all, and from any position

Sonny Bill Williams

Brad Walter Sonny Bill Williams isn't quite back to where he was before he quit the NRL in 2008, but after his stunning performance in the Roosters' 50-0 defeat of Parramatta on Monday, it appears only a matter...

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Even Anderson a little shirty about Thaiday row

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Brad Walter Broncos captain Sam Thaiday received unexpected support over his grabbing at the shirt of referee Adam Devcich last Friday night, with NRL referees boss Daniel Anderson saying before he was even...

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Griffin says win shows Brisbane have right stuff

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Brad Walter BRISBANE coach Anthony Griffin and captain Sam Thaiday believe Friday night's gritty win over St George Illawarra has dispelled doubts about their finals credentials.

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Desperate Dragons pay price for success

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Brad Walter Just two years ago St George Illawarra were basking in premiership glory and talking about becoming the first club in NRL history to win back-to-back grand finals.

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Price's popularity with players could show up bookmakers

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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Bulldogs jostle for position among elite

Brad Walter After just three rounds, the NRL has already split into the haves and have nots, and the best chance some teams appear to have of making the finals is if players from Cronulla and Manly are suspended...

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Sharks Unity in disarray after eligibility rule comes into play

Brad Walter OLYMPIAN Damian Keogh's bid to become Cronulla chairman has hit an eligibility hurdle as neither he nor six other members of the nine-man Sharks Unity ticket are football club members.

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Dragons at bottom of a Big Red V

Brad Walter Just two years ago St George Illawarra were basking in premiership glory and talking about becoming the first club in NRL history to win back-to-back grand finals.

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