When Steve Mortimer suffers a paper cut, I suspect blue and white blood streams from the wound. The man affectionately known as ‘Turvey’ played 272 matches across 13 seasons for one of Australian rugby league’s most famous and successful clubs. Mortimer is unquestionably the greatest halfback and captain to have ever represented Canterbury-Bankstown. Minor premierships, […]
The first of the NRL bye rounds has come and gone, and while there were plenty of players missing, there was still some intriguing action on-field as the rugby league world gets whipped into a State of Origin frenzy. Here are my NRL talking points from Round 13. Where to now for the Broncos? No […]
Rugby League by Peter Badel
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Subscriber only ARL Commission boss Peter V landys has blasted suggestions he is a dictator and says a purported player revolt will not drive him out of the game as he vowed to safeguard NRL stars from long-term brain damage. As he comes to terms with the most turbulent week of his ARLC chairmanship, V landys has come out swinging, declaring he has no plans to quit amid claims his rule changes, including the high-shot crackdown, is ruining rugby league. The State of Origin series opener kicks off this Wednesday night in Townsville and there are fears the NRL s $100 million showpiece event could be tarnished by a spate of penalties and sin-bins for high tackles.