NRL begins short rounds to allow for State of Origin. I still continue to be amazed that ten of the sixteen teams currently have more losses than wins. If North Melbourne did happen to beat Sydney tonight the AFL will go ballistic. NRL (last round 5/8; season tally 52/90) Brisbane Saint George Canterbury Parramatta AFL …

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Last weed in the NRL I seemed to be on the wrong side of three close results and East’s inexplicable amnesia about playing rugby league. Similarly, two close results and one thrashing made for an average AFL round of tips as well. NRL (last round 4/8; season tally 47/81) Souths Brisbane Wests New Zealand Cronulla …

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A lacklustre rugby league test and an average AFL round last weekend. Parramatta may start their season again having lost points gained so far and will probably play finals football because at least nine other sides in the competition are that ordinary. One third of the way into the AFL season and about one-third of …

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The annual late April/early May rugby league test match replaces the usual round of games in the NRL. Parammatta are doing some maths to revise their salary cap and the other teams preparing for the part of the season that focusses on State of Origin. Australia are always favourites for these games, even though New …

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