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The Greatest Game of All: Dragons defeat Sharks

August 16, 2016, 4:08 pm By Joel Leave a Comment

The Obstruction Rule discusses the week’s most surprising upset – the hapless Dragons defeating the 2nd-placed Sharks. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: NRL Features & Analysis, The Greatest Game Of All Tagged With: Chris Heighnington, Cronulla Sharks News, defense, Gareth Widdop, James Maloney, Joseph Paulo, Paul Gallen, St George Illawarra Dragons News, Tariq Sims, VOA

Tight Games: Why top teams don’t have to blame the ref

July 21, 2016, 1:06 am By Joel Leave a Comment

The difference between contenders and also-rans is that contenders always find a way to win the close ones. This is a commonly held belief of commentators and fans alike and has been perpetuated year after year without challenge. But is it true? And if it’s not, what is the defining trait of dominant teams, or is there even one at all? [Read more…]

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Filed Under: NRL Features & Analysis, Rugby League Theory Tagged With: 2016, Cronulla Sharks News, margins, Melbourne Storm News, North Queensland Cowboys News, NRL, St George Illawarra Dragons News

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