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Jan 12, 2025

NRL Analysis: "Of all the plays we’ve done, nothing will match Oyster"

The Penrith Panthers are four-time defending premiers, but we're going back to the 2021 Preliminary Final to break down one of their best-ever plays.

Jason

Dec 20, 2024

Old-school rugby league breakdown: Kiwis v Australia in 1985

Rugby League is constantly evolving, so I've gone back to 1985 to see how things looked when the Kiwis took on the Kangaroos in the second test at Carlaw Park.

Jason

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Feb 18, 2025

NRL Trials: 3 Takeaways From Week 2

Premierships aren't won in the preseason, but they can be lost. I'm keeping an eye out for things to come in the 2025 NRL season.

Jason

Feb 12, 2025

NRL Trials: A few introductions, Sharpe at five-eighth & Dragons halves

Real footy is almost here, but until then, we're trying to figure out what's real and what isn't in the NRL Trials.

Jason

NRL AnalysisNRL Analysis

Feb 02, 2025

Take it or Leave it: 2025 NRL Predictions

You've given me some predictions for the 2025 NRL season. Some of which I'll take, but others I'll leave with you...

Jason

NRL Trials: 3 Takeaways From Week 2

Premierships aren't won in the preseason, but they can be lost. I'm keeping an eye out for things to come in the 2025 NRL season.

Jason

Feb 12, 2025

NRL Trials: A few introductions, Sharpe at five-eighth & Dragons halves

Real footy is almost here, but until then, we're trying to figure out what's real and what isn't in the NRL Trials.

Jason

NRL AnalysisNRL Analysis

Feb 02, 2025

Take it or Leave it: 2025 NRL Predictions

You've given me some predictions for the 2025 NRL season. Some of which I'll take, but others I'll leave with you...

Jason

NRL AnalysisNRL Analysis

Jan 23, 2025

NRL Trials 2025: Players to Watch

From State of Origin representatives to players yet to make their NRL debut, I've got a few players to keep a close eye on heading into the 2025 season.

Jason

Jan 12, 2025

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NRL Analysis: "Of all the plays we’ve done, nothing will match Oyster"

The Penrith Panthers are four-time defending premiers, but we're going back to the 2021 Preliminary Final to break down one of their best-ever plays.

Jason

Dec 20, 2024

Old-school rugby league breakdown: Kiwis v Australia in 1985

Rugby League is constantly evolving, so I've gone back to 1985 to see how things looked when the Kiwis took on the Kangaroos in the second test at Carlaw Park.

Jason

NRL AnalysisNRL Analysis

Dec 13, 2024

Reece Robson to the Roosters analysis & Super League's Young Player of the Year

We don't often have a lot to talk about in December when it comes to the NRL, but I've found a couple of talking points leading up to Christmas.

Jason

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Dec 06, 2024

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What Lewis Dodd can bring to the South Sydney Rabbitohs

The South Sydney Rabbitohs have signed an English halfback unknown to most NRL fans, so I've looked into his last four games in the Super League to get an idea of what he can add to the team in 2025.

Jason

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