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About Will Swanton
About Will Swanton
Will Swanton has been covering rugby league since the Super League war. He began with Australian Associated Press and his first day on the job was the court case that led to two competitions. He moved to The Sun-Herald in 2005 and is still waiting for a moment to match the Newcastle Knights' win over Manly in the 1997 grand final. He says Saturday nights at EnergyStadium Australia will never be the same as when Andrew Johns was running around. He's covered a variety of different sports but doubts any of them can match the NRL for seven-days-a-week drama.
Willie set to debunk 'overrated' tag
Canberra Stadium, 2pm today: more ornaments than a Christmas tree. Craig Fitzgibbon will lead out the Roosters before the highly respected warrior, Alan Tongue, takes out the Raiders.
Beating the pain barrier
Alan Tongue speaks to Will Swanton about a sad loss and a gritty
victory on the eve of the Raiders' clash against the Roosters
today.
I wasn't riled by Dragons fans, says Jason
Jason Ryles rejects even the most remote suggestion that he - or Trent Barrett - were driven out of the Dragons by venomous criticism from the most passionate army of fans in the NRL.
Sharks the only casualties but don't mention the war
DES HASLER stayed quiet, but Paul Gallen squealed.
Kurt not quite Mr Perfect
He blitzed the Panthers, but it's not enough for Kurt Gidley to
score a perfect 10 from RLW magazine.
Now it's up to the NSWRL to act
The NSW selectors should be held accountable for the Blues's Origin
failures, argues Will Swanton.
Caught up in the Cross-fire
A HELLS Angel was refused entry to the nightclub and the bouncer, former Rooster Willie Brown, was shot. Anthony Laffranchi's troubles started there. Ditto for Michael Crockett. Jarryd Hayne was around the corner when bullets flew in his direction.
Fractured Sailor sorry he couldn't finish for his fans
WENDELL SAILOR will have a titanium plate in his face for the rest of his life.
The cannonball comeback
ANTHONY MINICHIELLO wants to get down and dirty - early.
Mini on verge of return
ANTHONY MINICHIELLO is expected to make his comeback next round against Wests Tigers.
The toughest questions answered
The Sun-Herald: What are league's positives and negatives at the moment? David Gallop: The celebrations around the centenary have allowed us to cherish the game's rich history, from the great moments to the legendary players, while fans have also been able to watch the modern game with freakish young talent - Greg Inglis's try at the Centenary Test is an example. The game continues to have debate about a range of issues but by and large we are in great shape in our 100th year - our new team is an outstanding success and our youth competition is a benchmark in Australian sport.
Working class man
The true measure of Craig Fitzgibbon lies in the two torturous seasons when he was trying to carry the badly misfiring Roosters pack like Atlas with the world on his shoulders.
Gasnier can stay in rep sides - for now
AUSTRALIAN Rugby League chairman Colin Love has denied Mark Gasnier would be immediately excluded from representative teams if he signed with French rugby club Catalans.
RIP in or ripped apart
Former NSW coach Tommy Raudonikis gives his verdict on this year's Origin series.
Joey tells Wallace to stay calm or perish
ANDREW JOHNS'S message to Peter Wallace is: "Stay calm."
Knights give thanks to the man upstairs
RUSSELL SMITH, eh? The Englishman has been criticised, ridiculed and abused for taking an eternity to make his video referee decisions this season, with his only saving grace being that he seemed to get most of them right.
No golden retirement present for hero Lance
LANCE THOMPSON'S farewell erupted into high drama last night when a Brett Kimmorley field goal was disallowed in extra time before the Panthers snuck home.
Fitzy on fire as the Roosters keep flying
Craig Fitzgibbon is a gem.
Why Billy Slater is set to make his Kangaroos debut
Stats show he's the NRL's best fullback, and Andrew Johns agrees. A
Test call-up can't be far off, writes Will Swanton.
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