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2021 Season Review: Melbourne Storm – Relentless attack batters Queensland

13/10/2021 Miah Shannon 0

Despite falling short to the Panthers in the preliminary final, the Storm’s 2021 season will be forever etched into the record books

2021 Season Review: Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles – Spreading their wings after early clippings

10/10/2021 Jason Irvine 0

In 2021, the Sea Eagles were on the back foot early, falling to a 0-4 start before their fortunes changed, making it to a preliminary final.

2021 Season Review: Sydney Roosters – Unearthing gems amidst adversity

08/10/2021 Sean Mortell 0

The Sydney Roosters didn’t quite challenge for another premiership in 2021, but their ability to perform during adversity has them well placed.

2021 Season Review: Parramatta Eels – So close yet so far, again

07/10/2021 Dominic Criniti 0

Parramatta entered 2021 with a huge chip on their shoulder as they looked to avenge their poor finals run from 2020.

2021 Season Review: Newcastle Knights – Building for attack on top six teams

07/10/2021 Miah Shannon 0

The Knights backed up their 2020 finals appearance with another in 2021, but how far off competing for a premiership are they?

2021 Season Review: Gold Coast Titans – Swell building on the Gold Coast

05/10/2021 Miah Shannon 0

Although the Titans managed to make their first finals appearance since 2010, they still have work to do to compete with the top six teams

Nathan Cleary Penrith Panthers Clive Churchill Medal

NRL Grand Final 2021: Nathan Cleary wins Clive Churchill Medal

03/10/2021 Jason Irvine 0

Penrith Panthers co-captain Nathan Cleary guided his team to the premiership in the 2021 NRL Grand Final, winning the Clive Churchill Medal.

NRL Grand Final 2021: History repeats 30 years on

03/10/2021 Jacqui Dodd 0

30 years on from the Penrith Panthers’ first premiership, they’ve claimed their third defeating the South Sydney Rabbitohs 14-12.

NRL Grand Final 2021: How the Grand Finalists have matched up in 2021

03/10/2021 The Inner Sanctum 0

In what may be the most unusual lead up to an NRL Grand Final ever, with COVID-19 diminishing the crowd and threatening to postpone the event, we have finally arrived at this seasons crowning day.

NRL Grand Final 2021: Ivan Cleary determined to claim maiden premiership

03/10/2021 Dominic Criniti 0

Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary spoke to the media on Saturday morning about how his side has learnt from their previous loss to the Rabbitohs.

NRL Grand Final 2021: The Inner Sanctum’s predictions

02/10/2021 The Inner Sanctum 0

The Inner Sanctum team has looked into the crystal ball to find you a winner, Clive Churchill medallist, first try scorer and more.

South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL Grand Final Alex Johnston Adam Reynolds Tom Burgess

NRL Grand Final 2021: The 2014 holdovers leading modern-day Souths

02/10/2021 Jason Irvine 0

Of the current South Sydney roster, three players who played a hand in the drought-breaking 2014 premiership lead the way into the 2021 NRL Grand Final.

NRL Grand Final 2021: Pride of South Sydney – six players to represent SSDJL

01/10/2021 Jacqui Dodd 1

In Sunday’s NRL Grand Final six South Sydney Rabbitohs will run out onto the field for the club they played junior level football for.

NRL Grand Final 2021: Who are the most likely Clive Churchill medalists?

01/10/2021 Dominic Criniti 0

As the NRL Grand Final rapidly approaches, it’s time to take an in-depth look at who the favourites are to win the Clive Churchill medal.

NRL Grand Final 2021: Crowd capacity capped at 75 per cent days out from Final

30/09/2021 Jacqui Dodd 0

In the wake of Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk introducing stage-two COVID-19 restrictions across areas of South East Queensland, the 2021 NRL Grand Final’s crowd will be capped at 75 per cent.