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Ponga won’t win Newcastle a title, so let him leave. This 20-year rot is the real issue

Ponga won’t win Newcastle a title, so let him leave. This 20-year rot is the real issue

Putting it politely, Newcastle’s roster is a complete mess. Kalyn Ponga and Adam O’Brien can’t solve it, because the problems run so much deeper...

17.07.2025 10

WA Today

Andrew Johns

Ponga won’t win Newcastle a title, so let him leave. This 20-year rot is the real issue

Ponga won’t win Newcastle a title, so let him leave. This 20-year rot is the real issue

Putting it politely, Newcastle’s roster is a complete mess. Kalyn Ponga and Adam O’Brien can’t solve it, because the problems run so much deeper...

17.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Ponga won’t win Newcastle a title, so let him leave. This 20-year rot is the real issue

Ponga won’t win Newcastle a title, so let him leave. This 20-year rot is the real issue

Putting it politely, Newcastle’s roster is a complete mess. Kalyn Ponga and Adam O’Brien can’t solve it, because the problems run so much deeper...

17.07.2025 10

The Age

Andrew Johns

Ponga won’t win Newcastle a title, so let him leave. This 20-year rot is the real issue

Ponga won’t win Newcastle a title, so let him leave. This 20-year rot is the real issue

Putting it politely, Newcastle’s roster is a complete mess. Kalyn Ponga and Adam O’Brien can’t solve it, because the problems run so much deeper...

17.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

History, logic and form says NSW win. But three men will decide the series

History, logic and form says NSW win. But three men will decide the series

The Blues hold the biggest advantage of all when it comes to Origin tactics and strategy. But that still might not matter.

08.07.2025 10

WA Today

Andrew Johns

History, logic and form says NSW win. But three men will decide the series

History, logic and form says NSW win. But three men will decide the series

The Blues hold the biggest advantage of all when it comes to Origin tactics and strategy. But that still might not matter.

08.07.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

History, logic and form says NSW win. But three men will decide the series

The Blues hold the biggest advantage of all when it comes to Origin tactics and strategy. But that still might not matter.

08.07.2025 8

The Age

Andrew Johns

History, logic and form says NSW win. But three men will decide the series

The Blues hold the biggest advantage of all when it comes to Origin tactics and strategy. But that still might not matter.

08.07.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

Why Penrith can’t win the premiership, but Brisbane still have a shot

The Panthers are off the canvas, but it’s Michael Maguire and the Broncos who can shake up this NRL competition.

03.07.2025 10

WA Today

Andrew Johns

Why Penrith can’t win the premiership, but Brisbane still have a shot

The Panthers are off the canvas, but it’s Michael Maguire and the Broncos who can shake up this NRL competition.

03.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Why Penrith can’t win the premiership, but Brisbane still have a shot

The Panthers are off the canvas, but it’s Michael Maguire and the Broncos who can shake up this NRL competition.

03.07.2025 10

The Age

Andrew Johns

Why Penrith can’t win the premiership, but Brisbane still have a shot

The Panthers are off the canvas, but it’s Michael Maguire and the Broncos who can shake up this NRL competition.

03.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

Canterbury will win an NRL premiership soon. We’re about to find out when

The one question that still remains about the Bulldogs’ title hopes could be answered in a cracking clash with the reigning premiers.

26.06.2025 10

WA Today

Andrew Johns

Canterbury will win an NRL premiership soon. We’re about to find out when

The one question that still remains about the Bulldogs’ title hopes could be answered in a cracking clash with the reigning premiers.

26.06.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Canterbury will win an NRL premiership soon. We’re about to find out when

The one question that still remains about the Bulldogs’ title hopes could be answered in a cracking clash with the reigning premiers.

26.06.2025 10

The Age

Andrew Johns

Canterbury will win an NRL premiership soon. We’re about to find out when

The one question that still remains about the Bulldogs’ title hopes could be answered in a cracking clash with the reigning premiers.

26.06.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

This perfect NSW play shows just how much trouble Queensland are in

The Blues have nailed one of my all-time favourite plays. It’s nearly impossible to defend, and the Maroons have already hit desperation stakes...

18.06.2025 10

WA Today

Andrew Johns

This perfect NSW play shows just how much trouble Queensland are in

The Blues have nailed one of my all-time favourite plays. It’s nearly impossible to defend, and the Maroons have already hit desperation stakes...

18.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

This perfect NSW play shows just how much trouble Queensland are in

The Blues have nailed one of my all-time favourite plays. It’s nearly impossible to defend, and the Maroons have already hit desperation stakes...

18.06.2025 10

The Age

Andrew Johns

This perfect NSW play shows just how much trouble Queensland are in

The Blues have nailed one of my all-time favourite plays. It’s nearly impossible to defend, and the Maroons have already hit desperation stakes...

18.06.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

Dearden is the right No.7 for Maroons. But these numbers are terrifying for a halfback

I think one of the biggest calls in Origin history – dropping a captain and a halfback – was the right one. These Origin statistics might prove...

11.06.2025 10

WA Today

Andrew Johns

Dearden is the right No.7 for Maroons. But these numbers are terrifying for a halfback

I think one of the biggest calls in Origin history – dropping a captain and a halfback – was the right one. These Origin statistics might prove...

11.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Dearden is the right No.7 for Maroons. But these numbers are terrifying for a halfback

I think one of the biggest calls in Origin history – dropping a captain and a halfback – was the right one. These Origin statistics might prove...

11.06.2025 10

The Age

Andrew Johns

Dearden is the right No.7 for Maroons. But these numbers are terrifying for a halfback

I think one of the biggest calls in Origin history – dropping a captain and a halfback – was the right one. These Origin statistics might prove...

11.06.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

The budding Blues playmakers who will dominate Origin’s future

The NSW playmaking spine for 2030 will have talent, skill and speed to burn – provided we let these young stars develop at their own pace.

04.06.2025 9

WA Today

Andrew Johns

The budding Blues playmakers who will dominate Origin’s future

The NSW playmaking spine for 2030 will have talent, skill and speed to burn – provided we let these young stars develop at their own pace.

04.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

The budding Blues playmakers who will dominate Origin’s future

The NSW playmaking spine for 2030 will have talent, skill and speed to burn – provided we let these young stars develop at their own pace.

04.06.2025 10

The Age

Andrew Johns

The budding Blues playmakers who will dominate Origin’s future

The NSW playmaking spine for 2030 will have talent, skill and speed to burn – provided we let these young stars develop at their own pace.

04.06.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

Cherry-Evans has been great for Queensland, but he’s the man NSW must exploit

Daly Cherry-Evans is the Maroons star NSW must target above all others. Past Origins show exactly how the Blues have exploited him.

27.05.2025 10

WA Today

Andrew Johns

Cherry-Evans has been great for Queensland, but he’s the man NSW must exploit

Daly Cherry-Evans is the Maroons star NSW must target above all others. Past Origins show exactly how the Blues have exploited him.

27.05.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Cherry-Evans has been great for Queensland, but he’s the man NSW must exploit

Daly Cherry-Evans is the Maroons star NSW must target above all others. Past Origins show exactly how the Blues have exploited him.

27.05.2025 6

The Age

Andrew Johns

Cherry-Evans has been great for Queensland, but he’s the man NSW must exploit

Daly Cherry-Evans is the Maroons star NSW must target above all others. Past Origins show exactly how the Blues have exploited him.

27.05.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

I was stunned when NSW picked Max King. But he could be an Origin match-winner

Who would have thought Chinese philosophy has a part to play in State of Origin selection? And it’s where I think the Blues can win the series opener.

22.05.2025 9

WA Today

Andrew Johns

I was stunned when NSW picked Max King. But he could be an Origin match-winner

Who would have thought Chinese philosophy has a part to play in State of Origin selection? And it’s where I think the Blues can win the series opener.

22.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

I was stunned when NSW picked Max King. But he could be an Origin match-winner

Who would have thought Chinese philosophy has a part to play in State of Origin selection? And it’s where I think the Blues can win the series opener.

22.05.2025 7

The Age

Andrew Johns

I was stunned when NSW picked Max King. But he could be an Origin match-winner

Who would have thought Chinese philosophy has a part to play in State of Origin selection? And it’s where I think the Blues can win the series opener.

22.05.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

Why this old-school 20-year-old is already one of my favourite halfbacks

I’ve had the chance to work with NSW Blues No.7 Jesse Southwell over the years, and I’ve seen her leave NRL halfbacks in the dust with her...

14.05.2025 9

WA Today

Andrew Johns

Why this old-school 20-year-old is already one of my favourite halfbacks

I’ve had the chance to work with NSW Blues No.7 Jesse Southwell over the years, and I’ve seen her leave NRL halfbacks in the dust with her...

14.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Why this old-school 20-year-old is already one of my favourite halfbacks

I’ve had the chance to work with NSW Blues No.7 Jesse Southwell over the years, and I’ve seen her leave NRL halfbacks in the dust with her...

14.05.2025 7

The Age

Andrew Johns

Why this old-school 20-year-old is already one of my favourite halfbacks

I’ve had the chance to work with NSW Blues No.7 Jesse Southwell over the years, and I’ve seen her leave NRL halfbacks in the dust with her...

14.05.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

Why one call will define Laurie Daley’s second coming as Blues coach

I don’t know which way the Blues coach will go, I’ve chopped and changed myself. But his five-eighth call will dictate the footy NSW play this year.

08.05.2025 10

WA Today

Andrew Johns

Why one call will define Laurie Daley’s second coming as Blues coach

I don’t know which way the Blues coach will go, I’ve chopped and changed myself. But his five-eighth call will dictate the footy NSW play this year.

08.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Why one call will define Laurie Daley’s second coming as Blues coach

I don’t know which way the Blues coach will go, I’ve chopped and changed myself. But his five-eighth call will dictate the footy NSW play this year.

08.05.2025 10

The Age

Andrew Johns

Why one call will define Laurie Daley’s second coming as Blues coach

I don’t know which way the Blues coach will go, I’ve chopped and changed myself. But his five-eighth call will dictate the footy NSW play this year.

08.05.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

Adam Reynolds has set a new benchmark for NRL kickers. He’s as good as anyone I’ve ever seen

The modern game has a new array of kicks that isolate opposition playmakers like never before – and that has been taken to a new level in 2025.

01.05.2025 9

WA Today

Andrew Johns

Adam Reynolds has set a new benchmark for NRL kickers. He’s as good as anyone I’ve ever seen

The modern game has a new array of kicks that isolate opposition playmakers like never before – and that has been taken to a new level in 2025.

01.05.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

Adam Reynolds has set a new benchmark for NRL kickers. He’s as good as anyone I’ve ever seen

The modern game has a new array of kicks that isolate opposition playmakers like never before – and that has been taken to a new level in 2025.

01.05.2025 10

The Age

Andrew Johns

Adam Reynolds has set a new benchmark for NRL kickers. He’s as good as anyone I’ve ever seen

The modern game has a new array of kicks that isolate opposition playmakers like never before – and that has been taken to a new level in 2025.

01.05.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

The missing 37kg and genius game plan that make Bulldogs so good

Canterbury have everything the Broncos need. Which is why the Bulldogs are on top of the ladder, with distinct shades of Penrith in how they play.

23.04.2025 10

WA Today

Andrew Johns

The missing 37kg and genius game plan that make Bulldogs so good

Canterbury have everything the Broncos need. Which is why the Bulldogs are on top of the ladder, with distinct shades of Penrith in how they play.

23.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns