The Fair Dinkum Department

The reaction to Joseph Suaalli’s rugby deal is peak rugby league ridiculous

Is the NRL in crisis? Joseph Suaalli is heading to rugby for a reported $1.6 million a year. He might play in a World Cup but, after his Roosters deal run out, he won't play a rainy Thursday night at Campbelltown Stadium. Who wins? Is everyone stomping their feet over nothing? Haven't we been here before? This is the Fair Dinkum Department.

How many back pages does Wests Tigers’ halves dilemma deserve?

Is it outrage or just consistent concern? Either way, the NRL coverage this week will be chockers with Luke Brooks projections. Plus, it's not too soon to talk Origin, we were wrong about the Warriors (this week) and Matto returns.

Is Kalyn Ponga’s 5/8 stint doomed + no age limit for porkchop fans

Ponga has another concussion and rugby league can't lose him. A footy fan is a racist - even if delivered in bite-size packaging. Everybody loves Jackson Hastings. Teddy or Suaalii? Are any of these NRL stories?

Wade Graham believes he can fly + do we know more than doctors?

Round 1 was a barnstormer in terms of on-field ply but, as is our way, media reports swayed from the real to the ridiculous.
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