Harry Grant’s loan spell with Wests Tigers in 2020 was revolutionary at the time. But it has paid off handsomely for the Storm.
Shawn Blore has the chance to go from last one season to first the next – and former Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens could not be happier.
The Tigers had privately hoped John Bateman wouldn’t return from a stint in England. But his agent has told them the back-rower will return for the last two years of his contract.
The Penrith props totally blew the Roosters off the park in the opening finals game. The Tricolours believe Jared Waerea-Hargreaves’ return will ensure that won’t happen again.
When Luke Brooks played his first NRL match,at the SCG in 2013,he thought finals football would duly follow. It did … but he’s had to wait much,much longer than anticipated.
From off-field dramas to being plagued by injury,each of the nine teams have reasons for not playing finals this year.
Blaize Talagi and Stefano Utoikamanu say offers to join NRL powerhouses Penrith and Melbourne were simply too good to ignore.
The Spoon Bowl had a bit of everything - and plenty of it was tough on the eyes – as the Eels rattled up 11 tries and the Tigers played their way into last place yet again.
Bird informed Tigers representatives on Friday he will take up a deal worth around $400,000 a year with the joint venture club from next season.
Some players put their names up in lights,others just put themselves under the spotlight. We rate all the defining moments of the season.
You know the Bulldogs are officially back when Burwood Road is jammed with delirious supporters. But the fan activity has attracted a heavy police presence.