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Popular rugby league commentator and former player Matty Johns believes the best option for a future 18th NRL team is one from right outside the box. With news breaking this week the Dolphins will become the NRL’s 17th club in 2023,
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Johns expects 2022 to be a “really big season” for revamped Bulldogs
Rugby league great Matty Johns is expecting Canterbury to significantly improve in 2022 after winning the wooden spoon this season. With Trent Barrett and Phil Gould now in charge of the club, Johns thinks the signings of Matt Burton,
Read More »‘Playing in a straitjacket’: NRL legends expose concerning Panthers trend
NRL legend Cameron Smith believes Penrith will have to improve significantly if it is any chance to beat the Melbourne Storm in this weekend’s preliminary final. The Panthers progressed to the grand final playoff after an epic 8-6 semi-final win over Parramatta on Saturday,
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Cameron Smith takes swipe at Nathan Cleary’s ‘boring’ kicking game
NRL legend Cameron Smith believes Penrith will have to improve significantly if they are any chance to beat the Melbourne Storm in this weekend’s preliminary final.
Read More »“I saw a tired football side”: Johns points out why Panthers are struggling
Having finished second on the ladder and entering the post-season as a competition favourite, the Panthers lost their opening final to South Sydney 16-10 before just edging out the Eels in a tough semi-final slog.
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Matty Johns’ plea as rumours swirl around Mitchell Pearce’s NRL future
Newcastle legend Matty Johns has urged his old club to do everything it in its power to hold on to Mitchell Pearce, as rumours swirl about the halfback’s future.
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Matty Johns could make a Triple M Sydney comeback in 2022
The radio rumour mill is beginning to spin, with reports today that former Triple M Sydney Breakfast star Matty Johns could return to the station next year. Johns has been “sounded out by Triple M” to make a comeback to FM radio,
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“The game is better without it”: Johns blasts the NRL bunker
After Roosters coach Trent Robinson blew up about the bunker for failing to send-off Latrell Mitchell against his side on Friday night, Matty Johns has reaffirmed his statement that the NRL would be better off without video referees.
Read More »Johns brothers slam Newcastle’s “broken” youth system
Newcastle Knights legends Andrew and Matthew Johns have criticised their former club for the inability to develop talent ready for first-grade. While the Johns brothers believe youth development is an issue across the board in NRL,
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Johns “disappointed” for Knights but admires Watson’s decision
Newcastle Knights great Matty Johns says he’s disappointed that Connor Watson is moving to the Roosters but that he admires the way he went about making the call. Watson, 25, started his career with the Roosters before making a move to the Knights in …
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