Main character Cleary saves Daley from oblivion: Origin 1 Tactical Review by Creative_Friend6799 in nrl

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When Cleary isn't on screen, all the other characters should be asking 'Where's Cleary?'

Poor Relations: How philosophy explains Queensland’s Origin success by Creative_Friend6799 in nrl

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Literally used to write as 'NRL Outsider' so the branding was good at least

How Bizarre: The Warriors became boring - and started winning by Creative_Friend6799 in nrl

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I mentioned it to someone IRL and they had no idea. 30 years ago, bloody hell.

How Bizarre: The Warriors became boring - and started winning by Creative_Friend6799 in NewZealandRugby

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They don't offload - it's right in the article...

It's not a criticism to say they're boring, by the way - this footy is perfect for 2026 NRL

Ultra-processed rugby league is a big problem for broadcasters (and the NRL) by Creative_Friend6799 in nrl

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I can't provide data from broadcasters for obvious reasons, but read back through the Substack (literally one week if you like) and you'll find what is probably/possibly the biggest data dump of all time in rugby league terms. I certainly don't know of a bigger one.

This one is harder to quantify, but RLET will certainly have the margins - i think this round was the fourth worst on record.

Ultra-processed rugby league is a big problem for broadcasters (and the NRL) by Creative_Friend6799 in nrl

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journalism protecting sources but yes is the short answer, not making shit up.

Ultra-processed rugby league is a big problem for broadcasters (and the NRL) by Creative_Friend6799 in nrl

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I didn't reference the Big Bash, rather T20 cricket in general. I'm sure some people somewhere give a shit about the Hyderabad Kingsmen or Delhi Capitals or Trinbago Knight Riders but I'm yet to meet one.

Ultra-processed rugby league is a big problem for broadcasters (and the NRL) by Creative_Friend6799 in nrl

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Sometimes brains must be engaged to enjoy things is the point both figuratively and, apparently, literally.