General Rugby League & NRL Media

[Lauren]

The St George Illawarra Dragons may yet cop sanctions from the NRL over the team list error that saw a different side run onto the field for kick-off than the one named an hour earlier.

It was widely reported at the time the discretion had cost the Dragons an interchange, but match statistics showed they used all eight.

In his weekly briefing, NRL football boss Graham Annesley said that was "a bit of a misunderstanding"

The Dragons' list had Jacob Liddle down to start at hooker, with Moses Mbye named at No.14.

Instead, it was Mbye who took to the field in Canberra, and Liddle came off the bench.

Teams are required to submit their starting lineup an hour before kick-off, and rules state that side must be the one to take the field when the game commences.

"That didn't happen for one reason or another yesterday," Annesley added.

"I know there have been some stories circulating that that cost them an interchange, but it didn't cost them an interchange. They still got their full eight interchanges."

But Annesley said that didn't mean the Dragons were out of the woods just yet - the matter would now be investigated by league boss Andrew Abdo, who will determine a penalty.

NRL to probe Dragons over team sheet bungle

'A breach of our rules'

wwos.nine.com.au

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Hook to get the hook

 

[Halbrowne61]

Hook to get the hook

I think he’s run out of top grade chances if he goes. No one will touch him, except maybe as an assistant.

 

[Pascoes_barber]

Wests Tigers Fan Confused As to How the Roosters Can Drop Sam Walker After 2 Bad Games But Persist With Luke Brooks for 200 - Real Footy News

A Wests Tigers fan has expressed his confusion over the club’s decision to persist with halfback Luke Brooks, despite nearly 200 games of mediocrity. The fan, who wishes to remain anonymous, expressed his disappointment in an interview earlier today. “I just don’t understand it,” he said. “We’ve...

realfootynews.com

 

[Lauren]

Dragons hooker pens new deal
By Zachary Gates 17:01
In signing news out of the Dragons, hooker Jacob Liddle has inked a two-year extension.
The former Wests Tigers rake is now tied to St George Illawarra until the end of 2025.
There's also a mutual option for a third year in 2026.

Young Dog inks fresh deal
By Zachary Gates 16:21
The Bulldogs have locked in highly touted youngster Jacob Preston for another three years, tying the back-rower to Canterbury until the end of 2027.
The 21-year-old has been a standout for Cameron Ciraldo's rebuilding Bulldogs outfit since making his NRL debut in round one.
He's been a force for Canterbury in defence and with his carries on an edge, and has crossed for three tries.
"Jacob Preston is a real Bulldog and he's the type of kid we would like to build our future around," said Bulldogs general manager of football Phil Gould.
"In the meantime, he has a long way to go, but his work ethic and resilience indicate to me that he will do everything that it takes to be successful."

Sivo 'special' in vain as Broncos deliver in Darwin

Friday night NRL

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[Halbrowne61]

Wests Tigers Fan Confused As to How the Roosters Can Drop Sam Walker After 2 Bad Games But Persist With Luke Brooks for 200 - Real Footy News

A Wests Tigers fan has expressed his confusion over the club’s decision to persist with halfback Luke Brooks, despite nearly 200 games of mediocrity. The fan, who wishes to remain anonymous, expressed his disappointment in an interview earlier today. “I just don’t understand it,” he said. “We’ve...

realfootynews.com

Well if you add in the forum there are a couple of hundred of us asking the exact same question.
Brooks is a protected species all right. But I keep asking why ? Every coach treats him the same irrespective of his performances, I just can’t work it out .

 

[Halbrowne61]

Dragons hooker pens new deal
By Zachary Gates 17:01
In signing news out of the Dragons, hooker Jacob Liddle has inked a two-year extension.
The former Wests Tigers rake is now tied to St George Illawarra until the end of 2025.
There's also a mutual option for a third year in 2026.

Young Dog inks fresh deal
By Zachary Gates 16:21
The Bulldogs have locked in highly touted youngster Jacob Preston for another three years, tying the back-rower to Canterbury until the end of 2027.
The 21-year-old has been a standout for Cameron Ciraldo's rebuilding Bulldogs outfit since making his NRL debut in round one.
He's been a force for Canterbury in defence and with his carries on an edge, and has crossed for three tries.
"Jacob Preston is a real Bulldog and he's the type of kid we would like to build our future around," said Bulldogs general manager of football Phil Gould.
"In the meantime, he has a long way to go, but his work ethic and resilience indicate to me that he will do everything that it takes to be successful."

Sivo 'special' in vain as Broncos deliver in Darwin

Friday night NRL

wwos.nine.com.au

Liddle has secured his immediate future. Good luck to him.

 

[hank37w]

Speaking of Jacob, what ever happened to Russell?

 

[Tucker]

Wests Tigers Fan Confused As to How the Roosters Can Drop Sam Walker After 2 Bad Games But Persist With Luke Brooks for 200 - Real Footy News

A Wests Tigers fan has expressed his confusion over the club’s decision to persist with halfback Luke Brooks, despite nearly 200 games of mediocrity. The fan, who wishes to remain anonymous, expressed his disappointment in an interview earlier today. “I just don’t understand it,” he said. “We’ve...

realfootynews.com

What is this crap?
Quoting fans?

 

[Merlot]

What is this crap?
Quoting fans?

could be Hobbo 1 lol,or 85 % of this forum

 

[Tucker]

could be Hobbo 1 lol,or 85 % of this forum

No doubt, but what sort of publication runs an article focused on the thoughts of an upset fan?
Bizarre.

 

[Merlot]

PURE NONSENSE

 

[Telltails]

Aloiai, Wakeham separated after post-match argument

The players were in the tunnel at Campbelltown following Manly’s come-from-behind win over the Tigers when Sea Eagles forward Josh Aloiai approached Brandon Wakeham.

www.smh.com.au

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[426Tlgerland]

Aloiai is one of the dirtiest players in the game , A grade grub human , hypocrite, flog , bible bashing shit bag.

 

[Tucker]

‘He said he’d be open to a switch’: Stunning Cleary move headlines Rugby Australia’s NRL hit list

‘Open to a switch’: Shock as ‘mind-blowing’ Cleary move headlines Wallabies’ NRL hit list

www.foxsports.com.au

Since when is playing for the Wallabies a step up in your career if you are a top line NRL player?

 

[Telltails]

SportNRLNRL 2023
Aloiai, Wakeham separated after post-match argument
Michael Chammas
ByMichael Chammas
April 23, 2023 — 8.14pm


Manly forward Josh Aloiai and Wests Tigers five-eighth Brandon Wakeham had to be separated in the tunnel following a heated argument an hour after full-time of Sunday’s clash at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.

The players were in the tunnel at Campbelltown following Manly’s come-from-behind win over the Tigers when Aloiai approached Wakeham after the playmaker had finished conducting a post-match interview with a reporter.


The conversation began amicably before Aloiai, who had taken exception to Wakeham’s actions on the field, asked the Tigers No.6 to “come around the corner” if he wanted to “talk shit”.

The pair got in each other’s faces as they exchanged words, with Aloiai having to be dragged back into the Manly Sea Eagles dressing room.

Wakeham then popped his head into the Manly sheds to continue the argument with Aloiai before he was told to head back into the Tigers sheds.

Sources with knowledge of the situation, talking under the condition of anonymity to protect their identity, told the Herald the argument was believed to be in relation to Wakeham taunting debutant Samuela Fainu when Starford To’a went past Josh Schuster and Fainu to give the Tigers the lead late in the match.

The incident, which occurred in the 63rd minute, sparked a melee that resulted in the rookie’s jersey being removed.

It erupted soon after when Jason Saab crossed for the match-winning try, with Fainu returning serve against Wakeham as Manly celebrated the 22-16 win in front of 10,033 fans at a wet and cold Campbelltown Sports Stadium.

 

[Lauren]

NRL grant Dragons salary cap dispensation for Cody Ramsey​

The NRL has granted St George Illawarra salary cap dispensation for the disease that has denied stricken fullback Cody Ramsey the chance to play this season.

This masthead can reveal the NRL has finalised its review into the Dragons’ request to get Ramsey’s contract removed from this year’s salary cap and have decided to make an exemption for his unique situation.

NRL grant Dragons salary cap dispensation for Cody Ramsey

The NRL has made an exemption following the Dragons’ request to get Ramsey’s contract removed from this year’s salary cap.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Merlot]

NRL grant Dragons salary cap dispensation for Cody Ramsey​

The NRL has granted St George Illawarra salary cap dispensation for the disease that has denied stricken fullback Cody Ramsey the chance to play this season.

This masthead can reveal the NRL has finalised its review into the Dragons’ request to get Ramsey’s contract removed from this year’s salary cap and have decided to make an exemption for his unique situation.

NRL grant Dragons salary cap dispensation for Cody Ramsey

The NRL has made an exemption following the Dragons’ request to get Ramsey’s contract removed from this year’s salary cap.

www.smh.com.au

got the same problem as Charlie,if im not mistaken

 

[Demps]

got the same problem as Charlie,if im not mistaken

Mistaken.

Cody has ulcerative colitis.

 

[Lauren]

Hip drop clarification

Graham Annesley discusses the confusion surrounding hip drop tackles and shows some new examples

www.nrl.com

The four things referees look for around kicker protection

Graham Annesley discusses the situation around the protection of kickers and the difference between pressure and taking a player out.

www.nrl.com

Young's touch "should have been a knock on" - Annesley

Graham Annesley discusses the missed call in the Raiders and Dolphins game, but insists the result can't be changed retrospectively

www.nrl.com