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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 Oliver

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 Oliver

NRL AnalysisNRL Analysis

Mar 13, 2025

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NRL Analysis: Breaking down fullback positioning in defence

With one having his effort questioned in Round 1, I'm looking into a few different ways fullbacks might defend the line in Round 2.

Jason Oliver

NRL AnalysisNRL Analysis

Mar 27, 2025

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NRL Analysis: The Importance of a Consistent Kick Chase

A good kick chase isn't the most exciting element of an NRL match, but it's a key factor in deciding who wins and loses each week.

Jason Oliver

NRL AnalysisNRL Analysis

May 08, 2025

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NRL Analysis: How To Get The Defence To Travel

Those carries in yardage might not always look like much, but each can have a massive impact in a set if it all goes to plan.

Jason Oliver

NRL AnalysisNRL Analysis

Aug 22, 2025

NRL Analysis: How To Watch Rugby League

Rugby League is so often considered simple, but the detail is away from the ball and the focus of the cameras.

Jason Oliver

NRL 2026 Four Point Focus: How Will The Cowboys Use Jaxon Purdue?

Jaxon Purdue is still early into his NRL career, but profiles as a major piece of the North Queensland Cowboys attack in 2026.

Jason Oliver

Penrith PanthersPenrith Panthers

Feb 12, 2026

NRL 2026 Four Point Focus: Why Teams Will Run On Last More This Season

In a time when building pressure is a focus for most teams in attack, I expect to see more teams run the ball on 5th tackle from long range in 2026.

Jason Oliver

South Sydney RabbitohsSouth Sydney Rabbitohs

Feb 10, 2026

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NRL 2026 Four Point Focus: Why Mitchell Is the #1 Option At Fullback

Jye Gray impressed throughout 2025, but the best South Sydney Rabbitohs 19 has Latrell Mitchell at the back.

Jason Oliver

Gold Coast TitansGold Coast Titans

Feb 09, 2026

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NRL 2026 Four Point Focus: What Works In The Titans Attack?

The Titans didn't have a lot to celebrate throughout the 2025 NRL season, but found success against the Sea Eagles in Round 15.

Jason Oliver

DolphinsDolphins

Feb 05, 2026

NRL 2026 Four Point Focus: Can The Dolphins Keep Attacking From Everywhere?

The Dolphins led the NRL in scoring throughout 2025, but can they keep it up in 2026?

Jason Oliver

Melbourne StormMelbourne Storm

Feb 04, 2026

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NRL 2026 Four Point Focus: How Will The Storm Attack Without Papenhuyzen?

Ryan Papenhuyzen's speed has been a key feature of the Melbourne Storm attack in recent NRL seasons. How will they adapt without him?

Jason Oliver

Feb 01, 2026

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NRL 2026 Four Point Focus: Dolphins Breaking Down Spacings On The Goal Line

While Jamayne Isaako finished in the corner, the spacings around the ruck on the other side of the field provided the space out wide.

Jason Oliver

Jan 27, 2026

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NRL 2026 Four Point Focus: Payne Passing Through The Middle

He's already the best prop in the world, but Payne Haas can still get better in 2026.

Jason Oliver

Canberra RaidersCanberra Raiders

Jan 21, 2026

NRL 2026 Four Point Focus: Breaking Down A Raiders Tap Start

Lost in the aftermath of the eventual Bulldogs comeback was a perfectly executed Raiders tap set, which ended with Hudson Young crashing over to score.

Jason Oliver