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Why we’re watching the two NSW No.7s of the next decade and beyond

Why we’re watching the two NSW No.7s of the next decade and beyond

Nathan Cleary tells me he watches 21-year-old Isaiya Katoa “with admiration”. Both have critical learning curves, and more than a decade of...

09.04.2025 10

WA Today

Andrew Johns

Why we’re watching the two NSW No.7s of the next decade and beyond

Why we’re watching the two NSW No.7s of the next decade and beyond

Nathan Cleary tells me he watches 21-year-old Isaiya Katoa “with admiration”. Both have critical learning curves, and more than a decade of...

09.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Why we’re watching the two NSW No.7s of the next decade and beyond

Why we’re watching the two NSW No.7s of the next decade and beyond

Nathan Cleary tells me he watches 21-year-old Isaiya Katoa “with admiration”. Both have critical learning curves, and more than a decade of...

09.04.2025 9

The Age

Andrew Johns

Why we’re watching the two NSW No.7s of the next decade and beyond

Why we’re watching the two NSW No.7s of the next decade and beyond

Nathan Cleary tells me he watches 21-year-old Isaiya Katoa “with admiration”. Both have critical learning curves, and more than a decade of...

09.04.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

Nicho Hynes is already struggling. And Ricky Stuart is about to make life even harder

Nicho Hynes is already struggling. And Ricky Stuart is about to make life even harder

The Raiders coach is one of the most ruthless tacticians I’ve ever seen, but these two video breakdowns can give hope to Cronulla’s misfiring No.7.

02.04.2025 7

WA Today

Andrew Johns

Nicho Hynes is already struggling. And Ricky Stuart is about to make life even harder

Nicho Hynes is already struggling. And Ricky Stuart is about to make life even harder

The Raiders coach is one of the most ruthless tacticians I’ve ever seen, but these two video breakdowns can give hope to Cronulla’s misfiring No.7.

02.04.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Nicho Hynes is already struggling. And Ricky Stuart is about to make life even harder

Nicho Hynes is already struggling. And Ricky Stuart is about to make life even harder

The Raiders coach is one of the most ruthless tacticians I’ve ever seen, but these two video breakdowns can give hope to Cronulla’s misfiring No.7.

02.04.2025 8

The Age

Andrew Johns

Nicho Hynes is already struggling. And Ricky Stuart is about to make life even harder

Nicho Hynes is already struggling. And Ricky Stuart is about to make life even harder

The Raiders coach is one of the most ruthless tacticians I’ve ever seen, but these two video breakdowns can give hope to Cronulla’s misfiring No.7.

02.04.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

DCE is a $1.5m halfback who can play until he’s 40. So who is getting a bargain?

Rugby league’s changing nature and Daly Cherry-Evans’ rare ability as an elite playmaker makes him worth his weight in gold.

26.03.2025 10

WA Today

Andrew Johns

DCE is a $1.5m halfback who can play until he’s 40. So who is getting a bargain?

DCE is a $1.5m halfback who can play until he’s 40. So who is getting a bargain?

Rugby league’s changing nature and Daly Cherry-Evans’ rare ability as an elite playmaker makes him worth his weight in gold.

26.03.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

DCE is a $1.5m halfback who can play until he’s 40. So who is getting a bargain?

DCE is a $1.5m halfback who can play until he’s 40. So who is getting a bargain?

Rugby league’s changing nature and Daly Cherry-Evans’ rare ability as an elite playmaker makes him worth his weight in gold.

26.03.2025 8

The Age

Andrew Johns

DCE is a $1.5m halfback who can play until he’s 40. So who is getting a bargain?

Rugby league’s changing nature and Daly Cherry-Evans’ rare ability as an elite playmaker makes him worth his weight in gold.

26.03.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

10,000 hours, one play and six different ways Penrith can destroy any defence

I’ve never seen the Storm playmakers look so slick and lethal. But a video breakdown of the Panthers’ pet play proves just how dangerous the...

19.03.2025 7

WA Today

Andrew Johns

10,000 hours, one play and six different ways Penrith can destroy any defence

I’ve never seen the Storm playmakers look so slick and lethal. But a video breakdown of the Panthers’ pet play proves just how dangerous the...

19.03.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

10,000 hours, one play and six different ways Penrith can destroy any defence

I’ve never seen the Storm playmakers look so slick and lethal. But a video breakdown of the Panthers’ pet play proves just how dangerous the...

19.03.2025 9

The Age

Andrew Johns

10,000 hours, one play and six different ways Penrith can destroy any defence

I’ve never seen the Storm playmakers look so slick and lethal. But a video breakdown of the Panthers’ pet play proves just how dangerous the...

19.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

The biggest gamble in Knights history: How Dylan Brown justifies his $13m deal

I coached Dylan Brown at Parramatta and I think his skill set suits the No.7 role. But that’s not what worries me about the deal.

13.03.2025 10

WA Today

Andrew Johns

The biggest gamble in Knights history: How Dylan Brown justifies his $13m deal

I coached Dylan Brown at Parramatta and I think his skill set suits the No.7 role. But that’s not what worries me about the deal.

13.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

The biggest gamble in Knights history: How Dylan Brown justifies his $13m deal

I coached Dylan Brown at Parramatta and I think his skill set suits the No.7 role. But that’s not what worries me about the deal.

13.03.2025 10

The Age

Andrew Johns

The biggest gamble in Knights history: How Dylan Brown justifies his $13m deal

I coached Dylan Brown at Parramatta and I think his skill set suits the No.7 role. But that’s not what worries me about the deal.

13.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

Brisbane already look nearly impossible to stop and Chooks could already be cooked

New coach Michael Maguire has spent a lot of time working on Brisbane’s defence, but it’s their attack that will have Roosters coach Trent...

05.03.2025 9

WA Today

Andrew Johns

Brisbane already look nearly impossible to stop and Chooks could already be cooked

New coach Michael Maguire has spent a lot of time working on Brisbane’s defence, but it’s their attack that will have Roosters coach Trent...

05.03.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Brisbane already look nearly impossible to stop and Chooks could already be cooked

New coach Michael Maguire has spent a lot of time working on Brisbane’s defence, but it’s their attack that will have Roosters coach Trent...

05.03.2025 6

The Age

Andrew Johns

Brisbane already look nearly impossible to stop and Chooks could already be cooked

New coach Michael Maguire has spent a lot of time working on Brisbane’s defence, but it’s their attack that will have Roosters coach Trent...

05.03.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

Why Sharks can upset Penrith, Walsh can win a Dally M and heavyweights will fall

The NRL season will start with a pair of upsets in Las Vegas, before a pair of Queensland clubs rise up the ladder and two Sydney powerhouses slide...

26.02.2025 10

WA Today

Andrew Johns

Why Sharks can upset Penrith, Walsh can win a Dally M and heavyweights will fall

The NRL season will start with a pair of upsets in Las Vegas, before a pair of Queensland clubs rise up the ladder and two Sydney powerhouses slide...

26.02.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Why Sharks can upset Penrith, Walsh can win a Dally M and heavyweights will fall

The NRL season will start with a pair of upsets in Las Vegas, before a pair of Queensland clubs rise up the ladder and two Sydney powerhouses slide...

26.02.2025 8

The Age

Andrew Johns

Why Sharks can upset Penrith, Walsh can win a Dally M and heavyweights will fall

The NRL season will start with a pair of upsets in Las Vegas, before a pair of Queensland clubs rise up the ladder and two Sydney powerhouses slide...

26.02.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

Cleary set to become all-time great, but even he can’t save Panthers

It’s not often we see the NRL’s two best halfbacks square off in a grand final, but that’s precisely what we’ve got in what promises to be a...

02.10.2024 3

WA Today

Andrew Johns

Cleary set to become all-time great, but even he can’t save Panthers

It’s not often we see the NRL’s two best halfbacks square off in a grand final, but that’s precisely what we’ve got in what promises to be a...

02.10.2024 2

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Cleary set to become all-time great, but even he can’t save Panthers

It’s not often we see the NRL’s two best halfbacks square off in a grand final, but that’s precisely what we’ve got in what promises to be a...

02.10.2024 2

The Age

Andrew Johns

Cleary set to become all-time great, but even he can’t save Panthers

It’s not often we see the NRL’s two best halfbacks square off in a grand final, but that’s precisely what we’ve got in what promises to be a...

02.10.2024 3

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

However you slice it, it’s inevitable which teams are going to make the grand final

Going into the first of the grand final qualifiers, I know which preparation I’d rather. The Storm have the huge advantage being fresh after a week...

26.09.2024 2

WA Today

Andrew Johns

However you slice it, it’s inevitable which teams are going to make the grand final

Going into the first of the grand final qualifiers, I know which preparation I’d rather. The Storm have the huge advantage being fresh after a week...

26.09.2024 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

However you slice it, it’s inevitable which teams are going to make the grand final

Going into the first of the grand final qualifiers, I know which preparation I’d rather. The Storm have the huge advantage being fresh after a week...

26.09.2024 3

The Age

Andrew Johns

However you slice it, it’s inevitable which teams are going to make the grand final

Going into the first of the grand final qualifiers, I know which preparation I’d rather. The Storm have the huge advantage being fresh after a week...

26.09.2024 2

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

Nicho Hynes is under pressure to deliver on the big stage, but here’s my simple message to him

For all the debate about what his best position is or how much money he’s earning or whether he should even be in the team this week, I would give...

18.09.2024 3

WA Today

Andrew Johns

Nicho Hynes is under pressure to deliver on the big stage, but here’s my simple message to him

For all the debate about what his best position is or how much money he’s earning or whether he should even be in the team this week, I would give...

18.09.2024 2

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Nicho Hynes is under pressure to deliver on the big stage, but here’s my simple message to him

For all the debate about what his best position is or how much money he’s earning or whether he should even be in the team this week, I would give...

18.09.2024 2

The Age

Andrew Johns

Nicho Hynes is under pressure to deliver on the big stage, but here’s my simple message to him

For all the debate about what his best position is or how much money he’s earning or whether he should even be in the team this week, I would give...

18.09.2024 3

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

Bulldogs have had a great season – but this is why the party is about to end

We’ve waited all year to get to the business end of the season, and the opening week of the finals will go a long way to telling us who will be...

11.09.2024 2

WA Today

Andrew Johns

Bulldogs have had a great season – but this is why the party is about to end

We’ve waited all year to get to the business end of the season, and the opening week of the finals will go a long way to telling us who will be...

11.09.2024 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Bulldogs have had a great season – but this is why the party is about to end

We’ve waited all year to get to the business end of the season, and the opening week of the finals will go a long way to telling us who will be...

11.09.2024 2

The Age

Andrew Johns

Bulldogs have had a great season – but this is why the party is about to end

We’ve waited all year to get to the business end of the season, and the opening week of the finals will go a long way to telling us who will be...

11.09.2024 3

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

Can’t win the NRL title outside the top four? If it’s ever going to happen, Manly is the team

To win an NRL title, it takes so much hard work and sacrifice from everyone involved in a club – but you also need luck. And on that score, the...

05.09.2024 2

WA Today

Andrew Johns

Can’t win the NRL title outside the top four? If it’s ever going to happen, Manly is the team

To win an NRL title, it takes so much hard work and sacrifice from everyone involved in a club – but you also need luck. And on that score, the...

05.09.2024 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Can’t win the NRL title outside the top four? If it’s ever going to happen, Manly is the team

To win an NRL title, it takes so much hard work and sacrifice from everyone involved in a club – but you also need luck. And on that score, the...

05.09.2024 5

The Age

Andrew Johns

Can’t win the NRL title outside the top four? If it’s ever going to happen, Manly is the team

To win an NRL title, it takes so much hard work and sacrifice from everyone involved in a club – but you also need luck. And on that score, the...

05.09.2024 2

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

I’m backing the Eels to dash top-eight dreams of inconsistent Dragons

I’ve gone through the draw and there are so many permutations about who will grab the last spot in the finals - but I don’t think it will be the...

28.08.2024 1

WA Today

Andrew Johns

I’m backing the Eels to dash top-eight dreams of inconsistent Dragons

I’ve gone through the draw and there are so many permutations about who will grab the last spot in the finals - but I don’t think it will be the...

28.08.2024 1

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns