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Closing time: The NRL clubs watching their premiership window slam shut A Set the default text size A Set large text size Replay A Set the default text size A Set large text size The rugby league season is so close that you can almost smell the deep heat and taste the bitter disappointment awaiting fans of the Wests Tigers. And while the journos jostle for the rights to pen St George Illawarra’s eulogy, Part 3 of my season preview will focus on the NRL teams facing the immine...

South Sydneys impressive recruitment drive was headlined by Benji Marshall, Josh Mansour and Jai Arrow but lower-profile signing Jacob Host is ready to make a big impact at Redfern.  He is one of "a host" of key arrivals over the off-season in a bid to help end a three-year preliminary final run with a grand final appearance. The retirements of Sam Burgess and John Sutton, and the defection of Angus Crichton to the Roosters, have left a hole in the Rabbitohs edge stocks in previous years. Came...

NRL Fantasy winners & losers from trial team lists Author Timestamp Share on social media NRL Fantasy coaches hunting for bargains have this week been given the biggest clue as to how each club is planning to line up this season, with all 16 teams naming strong line-ups for this weekends trial matches. So who are the winners and losers for Fantasy and which players should you be swapping into – or out of – your starting squad? NRL Trials - Week 3 Raiders: Cheapie Corey Harawira-Naera has n...

New players integrating into a system, returning stars hoping to put injury-plagued 2020 campaigns behind them and incoming coaches seeking pre-season vindication of the work theyve put their players through. They are just three of the many things cubs will be looking to glean from this weekends full slate of trials. Each of the 16 teams has particular areas of focus, with the scoreboard not being of great importance. Avoiding injuries will be key.  Here are the important factors for each team...

One eye on the future: The NRL clubs already looking towards 2022 A Set the default text size A Set large text size Replay A Set the default text size A Set large text size In Part 2 of my season preview series, we’ll look at the NRL clubs that have already written off the upcoming season and are instead focusing their attention on 2022. St George Illawarra Dragons Key additions: Poasa Faamausili (Roosters), Jack Bird (Broncos), Daniel Alvaro (Eels), Andrew McCullough (Broncos...

Adam Reynolds has revealed he would consider leaving Souths unless he secures a long-term deal but if the captain does depart at seasons end, he believes he can do so with a premiership ring. After re-signing Latrell Mitchell until the end of the 2023 season, Souths may not be able to accommodate all their off-contract stars – Reynolds, Dane Gagai and Jaydn SuA – but the mood at Redfern is one of optimism over their premiership prospects. The Rabbitohs are being touted as one of the Telstra...

My NRL ladder prediction: Part 1 (16-14) A Set the default text size A Set large text size Replay A Set the default text size A Set large text size 16. St George Illawarra Dragons Last year: 12th The Dragons have had to give up many big-name players, including Duan Aiken, Tyson Frizzell, Jacob Host, Tim Lafai, Jason Saab, Tristian Saylor and Korbin Sims and also had to deal with the retirement of James Graham. This has destroyed the Dragons’ hopes of any sort of finals appear...

Burning question: Can they avoid a grand final hangover? Penriths unbreakable confidence was what helped them amass their mighty winning streak in 2020 and they rode that wave all the way to the grand final before they were dismantled by the Storm. The impact itll have on the young squad, especially now former skipper James Tamou has left, remains to be seen. KFC SuperCoach insider: Charlie "Forbes Ferrari" Staines is the most popular player in the game. If he can deliver even half of his 2020...

Player prices, positions and the stars to watch for the 2021 Fantasy season

Whether they be a young prospect or a hardened veteran, its always exciting when a player joins a new club. An astute signing or two can often drastically change a clubs fortunes, making the recruitment managers job crucial. Theres been a flurry of movement over the summer, and as season 2021 draws nearer, NRL.com has named each teams key recruit. Some will quickly become cornerstones in their fresh surroundings, while others may bide their time before showing their worth. Brisbane Broncos John...