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Rabbitohs knew about Brandon Smith’s gambling problem when they signed him

Rabbitohs knew about Brandon Smith’s gambling problem when they signed him

Struggling star has tried for years to get on top of his issues, which led him to borrow money from former Roosters teammates.

31.08.2025 10

WA Today

Danny Weidler

Rabbitohs knew about Brandon Smith’s gambling problem when they signed him

Rabbitohs knew about Brandon Smith’s gambling problem when they signed him

Struggling star has tried for years to get on top of his issues, which led him to borrow money from former Roosters teammates.

31.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Danny Weidler

Rabbitohs knew about Brandon Smith’s gambling problem when they signed him

Rabbitohs knew about Brandon Smith’s gambling problem when they signed him

Struggling star has tried for years to get on top of his issues, which led him to borrow money from former Roosters teammates.

31.08.2025 9

The Age

Danny Weidler

Rabbitohs knew about Brandon Smith’s gambling problem when they signed him

Rabbitohs knew about Brandon Smith’s gambling problem when they signed him

Struggling star has tried for years to get on top of his issues, which led him to borrow money from former Roosters teammates.

31.08.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Danny Weidler

Mestrov to meet Trbojevic brothers amid simmering tension at Manly

Mestrov to meet Trbojevic brothers amid simmering tension at Manly

The Trbojevic brothers are the most popular players at Manly, and it’s an open secret on the Northern Beaches that Tom is unhappy with the club.

24.08.2025 8

WA Today

Danny Weidler

Mestrov to meet Trbojevic brothers amid simmering tension at Manly

Mestrov to meet Trbojevic brothers amid simmering tension at Manly

The Trbojevic brothers are the most popular players at Manly, and it’s an open secret on the Northern Beaches that Tom is unhappy with the club.

24.08.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Danny Weidler

Mestrov to meet Trbojevic brothers amid simmering tension at Manly

Mestrov to meet Trbojevic brothers amid simmering tension at Manly

The Trbojevic brothers are the most popular players at Manly, and it’s an open secret on the Northern Beaches that Tom is unhappy with the club.

24.08.2025 10

The Age

Danny Weidler

Mestrov to meet Trbojevic brothers amid simmering tension at Manly

Mestrov to meet Trbojevic brothers amid simmering tension at Manly

The Trbojevic brothers are the most popular players at Manly, and it’s an open secret on the Northern Beaches that Tom is unhappy with the club.

24.08.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Danny Weidler

‘We will lose this part of the game’: Why Roosters coach fears for future of the kick-off

‘We will lose this part of the game’: Why Roosters coach fears for future of the kick-off

Trent Robinson has warned that one of the great sights in rugby league could be outlawed unless more is done to protect the ball-runner.

16.08.2025 6

WA Today

Danny Weidler

‘We will lose this part of the game’: Why Roosters coach fears for future of the kick-off

‘We will lose this part of the game’: Why Roosters coach fears for future of the kick-off

Trent Robinson has warned that one of the great sights in rugby league could be outlawed unless more is done to protect the ball-runner.

16.08.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Danny Weidler

‘We will lose this part of the game’: Why Roosters coach fears for future of the kick-off

‘We will lose this part of the game’: Why Roosters coach fears for future of the kick-off

Trent Robinson has warned that one of the great sights in rugby league could be outlawed unless more is done to protect the ball-runner.

16.08.2025 6

The Age

Danny Weidler

‘We will lose this part of the game’: Why Roosters coach fears for future of the kick-off

‘We will lose this part of the game’: Why Roosters coach fears for future of the kick-off

Trent Robinson has warned that one of the great sights in rugby league could be outlawed unless more is done to protect the ball-runner.

16.08.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Danny Weidler

Why Flanagan contract extension could cost Dragons a favourite son

Dean Young has made no secret of his ambition to be a head coach. And while he has committed to be Flanagan’s assistant, there is no question...

09.08.2025 10

WA Today

Danny Weidler

Why Flanagan contract extension could cost Dragons a favourite son

Dean Young has made no secret of his ambition to be a head coach. And while he has committed to be Flanagan’s assistant, there is no question...

09.08.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Danny Weidler

Why Flanagan contract extension could cost Dragons a favourite son

Dean Young has made no secret of his ambition to be a head coach. And while he has committed to be Flanagan’s assistant, there is no question...

09.08.2025 9

The Age

Danny Weidler

Why Flanagan contract extension could cost Dragons a favourite son

Dean Young has made no secret of his ambition to be a head coach. And while he has committed to be Flanagan’s assistant, there is no question...

09.08.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Danny Weidler

‘He’s the bloke who tackled a tree. That’s his legacy’: ‘Dog head’ has final crack at Paul Kent

Tamer Uzun says his run-in with the former News Corp journalist and Fox Sports pundit changed his life, and he’s glad the ordeal is finally over.

02.08.2025 10

WA Today

Danny Weidler

‘He’s the bloke who tackled a tree. That’s his legacy’: ‘Dog head’ has final crack at Paul Kent

Tamer Uzun says his run-in with the former News Corp journalist and Fox Sports pundit changed his life, and he’s glad the ordeal is finally over.

02.08.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Danny Weidler

‘He’s the bloke who tackled a tree. That’s his legacy’: ‘Dog head’ has final crack at Paul Kent

Tamer Uzun says his run-in with the former News Corp journalist and Fox Sports pundit changed his life, and he’s glad the ordeal is finally over.

02.08.2025 20

The Age

Danny Weidler

‘He’s the bloke who tackled a tree. That’s his legacy’: ‘Dog head’ has final crack at Paul Kent

Tamer Uzun says his run-in with the former News Corp journalist and Fox Sports pundit changed his life, and he’s glad the ordeal is finally over.

02.08.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Danny Weidler

‘Too sexy’: Salmond left seeking answers after messy Fox League departure

A former sideline reporter for New Zealand Warriors home games, Tiffany Salmond says she has been left in the dark over why her time in the job ended.

26.07.2025 8

WA Today

Danny Weidler

‘Too sexy’: Salmond left seeking answers after messy Fox League departure

A former sideline reporter for New Zealand Warriors home games, Tiffany Salmond says she has been left in the dark over why her time in the job ended.

26.07.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Danny Weidler

‘Too sexy’: Salmond left seeking answers after messy Fox League departure

A former sideline reporter for New Zealand Warriors home games, Tiffany Salmond says she has been left in the dark over why her time in the job ended.

26.07.2025 7

The Age

Danny Weidler

‘Too sexy’: Salmond left seeking answers after messy Fox League departure

A former sideline reporter for New Zealand Warriors home games, Tiffany Salmond says she has been left in the dark over why her time in the job ended.

26.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Danny Weidler

The special Ponga father-son bond at the heart of an unusual league family

Kalyn Ponga and his family are very wary of outsiders, but today we can provide an insight into how they operate in a way that few others do.

20.07.2025 10

WA Today

Danny Weidler

The special Ponga father-son bond at the heart of an unusual league family

Kalyn Ponga and his family are very wary of outsiders, but today we can provide an insight into how they operate in a way that few others do.

20.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Danny Weidler

The special Ponga father-son bond at the heart of an unusual league family

Kalyn Ponga and his family are very wary of outsiders, but today we can provide an insight into how they operate in a way that few others do.

20.07.2025 10

The Age

Danny Weidler

The special Ponga father-son bond at the heart of an unusual league family

Kalyn Ponga and his family are very wary of outsiders, but today we can provide an insight into how they operate in a way that few others do.

20.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Danny Weidler

Cam Munster had just lost his father. Somehow, he found the strength to crack a joke

Queensland icon Wally Lewis visited Maroons training to pay his respects, and was soon on the end of a gag from the Queensland No.6. It was the moment...

12.07.2025 8

WA Today

Danny Weidler

Cam Munster had just lost his father. Somehow, he found the strength to crack a joke

Queensland icon Wally Lewis visited Maroons training to pay his respects, and was soon on the end of a gag from the Queensland No.6. It was the moment...

12.07.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Danny Weidler

Cam Munster had just lost his father. Somehow, he found the strength to crack a joke

Queensland icon Wally Lewis visited Maroons training to pay his respects, and was soon on the end of a gag from the Queensland No.6. It was the moment...

12.07.2025 7

The Age

Danny Weidler

Cam Munster had just lost his father. Somehow, he found the strength to crack a joke

Queensland icon Wally Lewis visited Maroons training to pay his respects, and was soon on the end of a gag from the Queensland No.6. It was the moment...

12.07.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Danny Weidler

The on-field gesture that raises more concerns for Dragons and Flanagan

As well as having to deal with external issues, the Dragons face problems from within their own camp.

05.07.2025 10

WA Today

Danny Weidler

The on-field gesture that raises more concerns for Dragons and Flanagan

As well as having to deal with external issues, the Dragons face problems from within their own camp.

05.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Danny Weidler

The on-field gesture that raises more concerns for Dragons and Flanagan

As well as having to deal with external issues, the Dragons face problems from within their own camp.

05.07.2025 9

The Age

Danny Weidler

The on-field gesture that raises more concerns for Dragons and Flanagan

As well as having to deal with external issues, the Dragons face problems from within their own camp.

05.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Danny Weidler

Even Flanno’s backers are deserting him as pressure mounts over handling of son Kyle

Fox Sports have been longtime cheerleaders for the Dragons coach. But as he continues to ignore Lachlan Ilias’s claims for a recall, the tone of...

29.06.2025 10

WA Today

Danny Weidler

Even Flanno’s backers are deserting him as pressure mounts over handling of son Kyle

Fox Sports have been longtime cheerleaders for the Dragons coach. But as he continues to ignore Lachlan Ilias’s claims for a recall, the tone of...

29.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Danny Weidler

Even Flanno’s backers are deserting him as pressure mounts over handling of son Kyle

Fox Sports have been longtime cheerleaders for the Dragons coach. But as he continues to ignore Lachlan Ilias’s claims for a recall, the tone of...

29.06.2025 8

The Age

Danny Weidler

Even Flanno’s backers are deserting him as pressure mounts over handling of son Kyle

Fox Sports have been longtime cheerleaders for the Dragons coach. But as he continues to ignore Lachlan Ilias’s claims for a recall, the tone of...

29.06.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Danny Weidler

‘I’m proper sorry’: Spencer breaks silence on apology to Mam

Spencer Leniu has emerged as rugby league’s most unlikely peacemaker - and his apology to Ezra Mam over the Las Vegas racism incident showed his...

22.06.2025 9

WA Today

Danny Weidler

‘I’m proper sorry’: Spencer breaks silence on apology to Mam

Spencer Leniu has emerged as rugby league’s most unlikely peacemaker - and his apology to Ezra Mam over the Las Vegas racism incident showed his...

22.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Danny Weidler

‘I’m proper sorry’: Spencer breaks silence on apology to Mam

Spencer Leniu has emerged as rugby league’s most unlikely peacemaker - and his apology to Ezra Mam over the Las Vegas racism incident showed his...

22.06.2025 10

The Age

Danny Weidler

‘I’m proper sorry’: Spencer breaks silence on apology to Mam

Spencer Leniu has emerged as rugby league’s most unlikely peacemaker - and his apology to Ezra Mam over the Las Vegas racism incident showed his...

22.06.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Danny Weidler

With the Bulldogs under fire, Ciraldo asked Gould to address the team. This is what he said

Phil Gould says the Bulldogs’ enemies are trying to divide and conquer after Lachlan Galvin’s arrival at the club. Gould has seen this movie before.

14.06.2025 10

WA Today

Danny Weidler

With the Bulldogs under fire, Ciraldo asked Gould to address the team. This is what he said

Phil Gould says the Bulldogs’ enemies are trying to divide and conquer after Lachlan Galvin’s arrival at the club. Gould has seen this movie before.

14.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Danny Weidler

With the Bulldogs under fire, Ciraldo asked Gould to address the team. This is what he said

Phil Gould says the Bulldogs’ enemies are trying to divide and conquer after Lachlan Galvin’s arrival at the club. Gould has seen this movie before.

14.06.2025 20

The Age

Danny Weidler

With the Bulldogs under fire, Ciraldo asked Gould to address the team. This is what he said

Phil Gould says the Bulldogs’ enemies are trying to divide and conquer after Lachlan Galvin’s arrival at the club. Gould has seen this movie before.

14.06.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Danny Weidler

The Bulldogs got their man. This is their plan for Lachlan Galvin

The 19-year-old rising star will be plunged into an intensive physical and mental training regime to transform him into the powerhouse player the club...

08.06.2025 10

WA Today

Danny Weidler

The Bulldogs got their man. This is their plan for Lachlan Galvin

The 19-year-old rising star will be plunged into an intensive physical and mental training regime to transform him into the powerhouse player the club...

08.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Danny Weidler