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@Kemparelli Keon needs to settle at prop. That's where he is best suited. Now he needs lessons on removing that annoying skip from his run and just cart the ball up like all good front rowers do!

Whist it’s all about Latrell. He had a great support cast. Keaon once again huge in the middle. Aitken strong at backrow. Hubner starting lock. Even Arrow at prop. Whilst it was a poor first half many of the young guys turned their game around.

@jblesfooty224 Great footy brain with effort to back it up. Was in the right places at the right time on a few key moments!

Just quietly, South Sydney are 5-1 when Jamie Humphreys plays this season, They are 0-4 without him. The rookie halfback has a tick over an 85% win rate at NRL level. #NRL #NRLRabbitohsBroncos

@Troymacleanp3 @FOXNRL Cry some more! That's a reserve grade team that beat the Broncos, mind you!

@FOXNRL The grovelling over latrell is tiring from the commentators they’ll reduce his mistakes and amplify his decent moments. They beat a pitiful broncos not a red hot storm or panthers let’s not forget that. Grubby move to finish off the game but you can’t wack him or a penalty

WHAT JUST HAPPENED?? Latrell Mitchell stuns the Broncos with an epic two-point field goal to steal a win for Souths 😳💪 MATCH WRAP 👉 bit.ly/4jH4vMw

@Kemparelli I hope Jye gets some time at the halves. I'm with you. We need a FB who can connect with our outside backs. That swopping FB plays to put wingers over has been a mainstay of our attack. It's all gone now!

Happy to see Trell at fullback. Shame for Jye as he has been playing well. Our attack just hasn’t been right. Not a fan of Sullivan at halfback. He & Cody aren’t organisers. (Probably prove me wrong now) Would have preferred Dodd there as he at least has a decent kicking game.

@PhilGould15 @NRL_Bulldogs You forgot to thank Atkins too

Thank you @NRL_Bulldogs fans for making yesterday such a special occasion. Filling Accor Stadium and creating such a wonderful atmosphere was just magic. The colour, the noise, the support for the team, made it a day to remember. The players greatly appreciated it, and they responded accordingly. Hopefully you enjoyed the day and you can find your way back to eexperience more of our home games. The players love seeing you there. The Bulldogs are a club like no other, because of our fans. Thanks again. See you next time. 💙

@FOXNRL He walked out on us so no thank you. We dint need him. He's unproven at club land. Just good with coaching rep teams full of stars!

Mal Meninga has responded to a push for him to coach the inaugural PNG NRL team 🧐 And he opened up on what the new expansion team means for the game... MORE 👉bit.ly/4gzQoXE

@chris55788246 @DaveRic1 @NRL @telegraph_sport Care to enlighten us with the history bit?

@DaveRic1 @NRL @telegraph_sport This will end in tears, it’s a third world country ffs. Anyone thinking this team will be playing out of PNG in 10 years doesn’t know Australian RL history.

Up there with Project Apollo, Las Vegas and the six-again rule: The arrival of Team PNG is peak PVL. Why this is the boss of the @NRL's bravest call. @telegraph_sport COLUMN 👇dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nrls…

@antonposa Papuan Blacks

Does anyone know what the club name is going to be? Will it be 'The Hunters' like the team in Qld Cup?

@KnightOfNRL_tbl Lets hope you are wrong!

Are we really going with them over Perth? Players won't want to play there. We are genuinely looking an all time generational bad team that's bound to die when the government funding stops. Hope I'm wrong though because it would be good for game if it somehow worked.

@BNonisa PNGRFU been banned by Oceania rugby still takes the cake!

@paulmac_78 Same here. Its going to be quite the social experiment. For me, just to get kids off the streets so they can get into the team's pathway through school will be a win! Many wont make it but they will make it in other areas of life through education!

Proud of my sport for admitting PNG. I know it will have its challenges but nothing that can’t be overcome.

@suthodan The player who wants to earn some money, experience life in another country and most importantly one that believes the game of rugby league can play a small part in PNGs overall development. Not everyone shares your narrow views on what the ideal life is!

Why the FUCK would any NRL player move to PNG knowing they have to live in a purposely built security compound? This PNG thing is the biggest farce And we get to pay $600 million for the privilege

@tongamp_g Lots of people really. Players, their families, businesses, school kids, the whole community!

It's confirmed. But who's gonna benefit from this...

@AlboMP We are grateful Prime Minister Albanese. Such a momentous occasion!

Australia and Papua New Guinea are united by our love of Rugby League. This is why I am delighted to announce the Australian Government is supporting a PNG team to join the National Rugby League competition from 2028. The new team will belong to the people of Papua New Guinea. It will call Port Moresby home. And I know it will have millions of proud fans barracking for it, from day one. Our Pacific Rugby League Partnership will also deepen Australia’s sporting connections more broadly in the Pacific. We are the nearest of neighbours and truest of friends. As Prime Minister Marape has said, Australia is Papua New Guinea’s security partner of choice. We are honoured to carry that responsibility and to reflect this across the length and breadth of our relationship.

@AusHCPNG @NRL A momentous occasion High Commissioner. We are grateful for this!

@NRL Good to see that Fiji, Samoa n Tonga will also benefit

In a landmark, world first sports diplomacy deal, the Australian Rugby League Commission has confirmed an agreement with the Australian Government to fund a 10-year Pacific Rugby League Partnership. More information: nrl.com/news/2024/12/1…

@BradWalterSport Will endear Australia to PNG forever. This is an epic decision. The greatest social experiment of our time!

For those who remember the introduction of a New Zealand team, the Warriors, 30-years ago, a Papua New Guinea team in the NRL will be beyond next level. The significance of such an historic moment cannot be overstated. nrl.com/news/2024/12/1…

@FOXNRL The greatest social experiment of our time. Keen to follow its journey! Very daring decision!

IT'S OFFICIAL 🤝 Papua New Guinea are set to become the NRL's 18th franchise 🔥 STORY 👉 bit.ly/3ZzWeRA

@PhilGould15 I lived for the Thursday Footy Show because of Fatty. You just knew, you'd have a good weekend after your weekly dose of Fatty mania.

Paul Vautin .. Champion bloke … One of a kind … I’ve always said about Paul, that it takes a smart man to play the fool … Paul had the smart football brain, but was able to entertain the masses with his humour and unique personality .. He made football fun … Through the Channel 9 Footy Show and his individual commentary style, Fatty sold our game to millions of people over the years … It was an incredible example of talent recruitment when Channel Nine Sports Boss Gary Burns decided to employ this bloke to be the face of rugby league TV … What a masterstroke … An outstanding career as a representative class player, Manly Premiership winning Captain, legend State of Origin Coach, Prime Time TV show host, outstanding commentator, comedian, genuine true-blue Aussie … Well done Fat … Best wishes to you and your family for many happy years ahead … @wwos

@LeagueFreak Game is dead in Samoa n Tonga.

This is the future of international Rugby League. Every nation in the Pacific Championships is a growing Rugby League nation. Even Australia and New Zealand. We need to focus on nations where the game is growing, not on nations where the game is dying off! #RugbyLeague #NRL