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The NRL has stood down the bunker officials central to what Trent Robinson described as the "incompetent" and "ridiculous" handing of an incident that that saw Roosters five-eighth Drew Hutchison hospitalised in a 31-18 loss to the Eels on Friday night. NRL head of football Graham Annesley said early on Saturday morning that the performance of the NRL video bunker, led by senior official Steve Chiddy, "did not meet our expectations". Chiddy was scheduled to act as lead review official in the bu...

This weeks big questions Who are this weeks bargain buys? From Darren Barker Wests Tigers winger Zac Cini (available at centre in Fantasy) is $255k and scored 45 on debut – although that included a try, a try save and two line breaks, stats that he may not get every week – while new Broncos halfback Tyson Gamble scored a solid 43 and costs $269k. Reece Walsh scored 51 at five-eighth for the Warriors and is still great value at $306k if he can keep a starting spot when Chanel Harris-Tavita ...

Ryan Papenhuyzen is the reigning Clive Churchill medallist and statistically the most in-form fullback in the NRL. All three are likely to be in the squad somewhere. Latrell Mitchell was in devastating form before his suspension and could yet nab a centre spot while in-form Eels skipper Clint Gutherson is playing better now than when he was picked for the Blues last year yet may still struggle to keep a spot in the team. And spare a thought for Dylan Edwards. Hes a NSW-eligible fullback in supr...

"Walkers on!" is a phrase synonymous with State of Origin and Chris Walker, but one hes only too happy to pass down to his nephew Sam. After a blistering start to his NRL career, with nine try assists and three tries in five matches for the Roosters, 18-year-old Sam Walker has already shown himself to be a seriously gifted playmaker. Following a masterclass against the Knights last week in which he set up four tries, the Eels will be watching out for the lightweight No.7 in Friday nights top-f...

The Eels have a terrible record against the Roosters, but when Parramatta players talk of the tricolours there’s more respect than hatred.

Fantasy draft: What might the NRL look like with the introduction of a rookie player draft? A Set the default text size A Set large text size Replay A Set the default text size A Set large text size The salary cap was designed to bring parity to the National Rugby League. By limiting the amount of money clubs could spent on their roster, the playing talent was to be evenly distributed across the competition. No more haves and have nots. Many point to the maiden premiership vict...

Moses wants NRL title, not big-money deal AAP 3 hrs ago Pamela Whaley © Darren England/AAP PHOTOS Mitch Moses is firming to stay at Parramatta despite attracting a huge offer from a rival NRL club. Mitch Moses has given the strongest indication yet that he will remain at Parramatta, saying the most important thing to him is winning a premiership. The star halfback has until next week to enact a player option to remain with the club next season, but also has an extension wit...

NRL Rd 8 - Broncos v Titans Sport by Tyson Otto 3rd May 2021 2:02 PM Broncos star Xavier Coates has toured the Storms facilities and is reportedly set to sign with Melbourne. In another crushing blow to the Brisbane club, Coates was the biggest fish left on the Broncos retention list, behind only star centre Kotoni Staggs. However, The Daily Telegraphs Phil Rothfield revealed Monday Queensland State of Origin star Coates is abo...

Eels halfback hopeful of signing extension.

Eels expect Moses to stay put long-term AAP 4 hrs ago Scott Bailey © Darren England/AAP PHOTOS Parramatta expect Mitchell Moses to ignore interest from elsewhere and re-sign with the Eels. Mitch Moses is set to recommit to Parramatta with coach Brad Arthur expecting the halfback to reject big interest elsewhere and sign long-term with the Eels.  Moses remains one of the most crucial pieces of next years halves jigsaw puzzle, looming as the most attraction option still on...