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Kent: Not even Wayne can coach a miracle

Coaching isn’t an exact science and there are limits to even what Wayne Bennett can do - why, then, do some clubs not seem...

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22nd June 2020 6:06 PM

Bennett is in demand for 2021. AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts.

Crash Tackle: Rival ready to stalk Broncos’ fan base

Forget about a second Brisbane team, there’s another contender for the hearts and minds of Queensland’s sporting fans.

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21st June 2020 7:06 PM

While the Broncos battle the Lions are roaring.

Trouble at Tigerland: Have they been figured out?

Nobody expected Richmond to be slaughtered by Hawthorn, and nobody had said the Tigers were vulnerable.

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19th June 2020 9:06 AM

5 Things: Shining light in Broncos’ vortex of darkness

Brisbane’s fourth straight loss exposed even more issues for the struggling club but there was one positive to come the...

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19th June 2020 8:06 AM

The Broncos couldn’t compete with Newcastle after two sin-binnings throughout the game. Picture: Getty Images.

‘It’s non-existent. One of them will have to go’

For the fourth consecutive Thursday night the Broncos were found wanting. Changes are surely coming. Here are the Broncos'...

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19th June 2020 8:06 AM

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 18: Brodie Croft of the Broncos and Matthew Lodge of the Broncos dive on the ball during the round six NRL match between the Newcastle Knights and the Brisbane Broncos at Central Coast Stadium on June 18, 2020 in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Matty Johns’ verdict on the game of the year

It’s only Round Six but the Sydney Roosters’ clash with the Parramatta Eels shapes as a grand final preview.

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18th June 2020 2:06 PM

Mitchell Moses, Matthew Johns and James Tedesco.

Robbo v Arthur: A tale of two coaches

It’s as good a time as any to acknowledge the wonderful job Trent Robinson and Brad Arthur have done.

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18th June 2020 11:06 AM

Trent Robinson and Brad Arthur are coaching success stories.

How ‘pocket ref’ Smith finally stung NRL into action

Melbourne’s go-slow tactics and Cam Smith running roughshod over referee Ben Cummins last weekend needs to be a line in the...

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18th June 2020 10:06 AM

Cam Smith could find himself in the sin bin if he continues to make his point.

Malthouse: My concern for Bont the skipper

Mick Malthouse wonders whether captaincy will weigh on Marcus Bontempelli. T

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14th June 2020 8:06 AM

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 21: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs runs with the ball during the 2020 Marsh Community AFL Series match between the Western Bulldogs and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium on February 21, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Brisbane are drowning in their own self-deception

There are players and coaches at Brisbane who need some honesty.

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08th June 2020 6:06 PM

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