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If I was going to rate the footy shows, NRL on Fucks is my pick as they actually spend most of the time talking about footy. As does Barefoot Rugby League on NITV. Both are streets ahead of The Footy Show which is just in a long, sad decline. And after watching uneven, occasionally amusing [...]

Some may be asking why I’m even posing this questions but think about it. Des Hasler’s reason for coaching has not been to win a premiership (even if he did so along the way). His sole reason for coaching and, dare I say, reason living is to bag the refs. Even when Manly won by [...]

I hate round two. If tipping was tricky in round one, round two is even worse. Was that epic win last week a fluke or a sign of good things to come? That first round loss just early season rust or a portent of doom? Unfortunately the cruel gods of footy have already struck for [...]

…we can see that St George have kept their relentless powerful mistake free footy. It will serve them well again during the regular season rounds. After that? The Eels are still a little rusty but showed enough good signs (especially defence) that once they kick the cobwebs out they will be a handful. The Broncos [...]

After the long, dark summer the NRL season is upon us. Just one sleep and it is footy everday for the next 7 months. Friday night footy. Super Saturday. Sunday footy. Monday night footy. Teams announced on Tuesday. NRL on Fox on Wednesday and the Footy Show (or shows) on Thursday. How good is that? [...]

Folks, time to lay it only the line. What are your predictions for the coming season? Mine over the fold. Add your own categories if you like.

Coach: Tim Sheens Gains: Geoff Daniela (Panthers), Mitch Brown (Sharks), Tame Tupou (Bradford), Arana Taumata (Melbourne Storm), Liam Ayoub, Junior Moors (Panthers), Mark Flanagan (Wigan), Jason Cayless (St Helens), Liam Fulton (Huddersfield Giants), Daniel Fitzhenry (Hull KR), Lote Tuqiri (yawnion) Losses: Dean Collis (Sharks), John Morris (Sharks), Shannon Gallant (Cowboys), Peni Tagive (Dragons), Dene Halatau [...]

Coach: John Lang Gains: David Taylor (Broncos), Ben Ross (Sharks), Sam Burgess (Bradford, UK Super League) and John Lang Losses: David Fa’alogo (Martial Arts), Craig Wing (Japanese rugby), Eddie Paea (Shark), Michael Greenfield (Dragons), Jason Taylor (fell down the stairs and booted), David Kidwell (Retired), Jaiman Lowe (Northern Pride QLD Cup) 2010 Squad: Roy Asotasi, [...]

Coach: Wayne Bennett Gains: Michael Greenfield (Bun Buns), Peni Tagive (Tigers), Junior Paulo (Eels) Losses: Justin Poore (the mighty Eels), Chase Stanley (Storm), Dean Whare (Sea Eagles), Micky Paea (Bulldogs), Wendall Sailor (hung up the boots), Kane Linnett (Sydney Roosters), Warwick Carter (Cronulla Sharks) 2010 Squad: Jack Bosden, Darius Boyd, Matt Cooper, Neville Costigan, Ben [...]

Mungo Amanda mentioned this a few weeks ago in a comment that she set up a Sidelined NRL Fantasy comp. You need to enter League Code 836901 (enter the code at sign up to join it) at the Daily Telegraph’s NRL Fantasy. Whether you are a regular commentor or lurker, sign up and we’ll have [...]