Two upsets. Penrith losing was understandable. Brisbane aren’t terrible, they just played terribly at the end of last season. The Dolphins demonstrated that a team with no stars can win if the players are all workers. And Easts don’t seem to want to start seasons strongly. It leaves things a bit up in the air …
The first weekend after Summer ends and the Rugby League season starts. One extra team. Considerable player movement. The question mark over continued success for Penrith is based on player loss and that history is against three premierships in a row. But the depth of the current Penrith club is also fairly unprecedented. And their …
Penrith are expected Grand Finalists. Parramatta are like a box of chocolates: you never know what you’re going to get. But there they are. I remain tipping Penrith to win, which is a shame. Because if Parramatta win no one will begrudge them the achievement or the fairy-tale of winning after so long, and with …
Team sport Grand Final winning sides have so many stories. Players near the end of careers, others with many more seasons ahead. Those who are not able to play on the day through injury or selection. Others included though not first team regulars. There stories are replicated on the losing side, especially when tinged with …
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