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Unearthing the five best bargains of the season

Adrian Proszenko Albert Kelly feels like he's got his favourite toy back.

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Stuart tips hat to courageous Mannah

Adrian Proszenko No one is more deserving of a positive headline more than Tim Mannah.

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Victory slips through Eels' fingers

Adrian Proszenko Just five days ago, Parramatta were pantsed by a team which contained, in the words of captain Jarryd Hayne, a team full of Windsor Wolves.

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Sutton ready to tackle Origin: Thurston

Adrian Proszenko Johnathan Thurston believes John Sutton possesses the composure to step up to State of Origin football.

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Kangaroos ditch controversial doctor

Adrian Proszenko The doctor sacked by Cronulla has lost another job after being stood down as the Kangaroos medico for the mid-year Test against New Zealand.

El Masri says troubled star can rise higher without baggage

Adrian Proszenko Canterbury legend Hazem El Masri believes Ben Barba could return an even more devastating player if he can put his off-field problems behind him.

Sponsor dramas for Barba

Adrian Proszenko BEN BARBA'S off-field dramas are likely to cost him the chance to become the first rugby league player to become an ambassador for international brand Red Bull.

League shock as Sharks hunted

Adrian Proszenko Rugby league has been thrown into chaos on the eve of the season after speculation Cronulla were to become the first big victim of the Australian Crime Commission's investigation into drugs in sport.

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Eels' chase for Pritchard adds bite to Dogs clash

Adrian Proszenko Parramatta have made a play for Canterbury forward Frank Pritchard in a move that will add further spice to Thursday night's clash between the arch rivals.

Clubs may sue over report

Adrian Proszenko THE NRL and the clubs named in the Australian Crime Commission report could sue ASADA, the ACC and even the government ministers who tabled it, according to legal experts.

Manu 'shocked' by talent

Adrian Proszenko SIKA MANU, the most prized of the 14 new Penrith recruits, has no qualms about leaving a team that came first for one tipped by most punters and bookmakers to come last.

Cousin plays Champion role in scoring Kelly a Titans spot

Adrian Proszenko ALBERT KELLY has revealed his cousin, Titans star Beau Champion, played a crucial role in helping him secure a lifeline at the Gold Coast.

Lyon backs Manly to roar in his absence

Adrian Proszenko JAMIE LYON claims Manly can still mount a title defence even if a calf injury rules him out of Friday's do-or-die semi-final at Allianz Stadium.

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Chooks coach may opt for co-captains

Adrian Proszenko Incoming Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson won't rule out appointing co-captains next season. The Chooks are on the lookout for a skipper to replace Wests Tigers recruit Braith Anasta, but it...

Video refs axed over blunders

Adrian Proszenko, Daniel Lane VIDEO referees Steve Clark and Paul Simpkins will be the latest in a long line of officials to be dumped this year after the NRL admitted what we knew already - they got the Kieran Foran call...

Perth franchise wants Mr Sheens to shine in the west if NRL expands its horizons

Adrian Proszenko Tim Sheens has been targeted as the man to coach the Perth franchise should they gain entry into an expanded NRL competition.

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Storm salary cap scandal sends top players scarpering from banned agents

Adrian Proszenko A big-name international player will attempt to wriggle out of his contract with one of the banned agents in what is looming as a test case for the NRL.

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Leilua will jet back to NRL

Adrian Proszenko BRIAN SMITH has revealed BJ Leilua's appearance for Newtown yesterday was a one-off, with the Roosters coach planning to spirit him back into the NRL side for next Sunday's clash with Brisbane.

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Bowen is favoured as No.1 pick for fullback

Adrian Proszenko, Greg Prichard Matt Bowen is poised to receive a shock recall to the Origin arena for the deciding game at Suncorp Stadium.