The NRL Tipping Competition Honour Board (comments: 69) State of Origin tipping competition - Two Low for Zero (comments: 2) The A Game - three strikes competition (comments: 9) 2023 tipping competition prizemoney (comments: 8) State of Origin - game one (comments: 26)Submitted by The Thinker on Mon 2/10/23 - 9:01am AEST. As for The Thinker. TITANS vs Tigers. The performances of both sons are likely to have a huge impact on the result. The 2023 season was the definition of a rollercoaster ride for the Raiders and their fans. Tigers vs PANTHERS. Greetings football fans. . The Thinker. Rugby Australia chief executive officer Phil Waugh has ruled out splashing any further cash at NRL stars, saying the 15-a-side code can’t continue to spend “more than we can. Matt Moylan heads to the Super League having had a fine career in the NRL, but the former Sharks playmaker could never shake off the impossible expectations foisted on him. Speculation has reportedly emerged Joseph Suaalii’s $5 million contract with Rugby Australia could be scrapped amid news he was welcome back at the Roosters after the deal expired. . The NRL Tipping Competition Honour Board (comments: 69) State of Origin tipping competition - Two Low for Zero (comments: 2) The A Game - three strikes competition (comments: 10) 2023 tipping competition prizemoney (comments: 8) State of Origin - game one (comments: 26)NRL 2024 draw REVEALED: Warriors' Anzac Day honour, Storm cop rough treatment, Origin dates locked in. Result – Storm 38 defeated Dragons 28. The performances of both sons are likely to have a huge impact on the result. from FOX SPORTS League. Submitted by The Thinker on Tue 26/9/23 - 1:15pm AEST. 2023 NRL grand final. For any of you that wish to stay in touch in the off-season. For any of you that wish to stay in touch in the off-season. In what I suspect is a first, the coaches of our grand final teams each have a son playing in their side. The ladder is a little unusual this season for a number of reasons. The performances of both sons are likely to have a huge impact on the result. Terrific preview Thinker. We start the round with. The Chooks scored 87 against them in the same season, and tries were only worth 3 points back then. Fame and fortune beckoned but things would soon go tragically awry. Submitted by The Thinker on Mon 13/11/23 - 1:29pm AEST. The latest NRL news, live coverage, results, fixtures, tips, opinion and analysis from the Sydney Morning HeraldMeanwhile, on The Lounge. Only five games will take place in Round 16 as teams navigate the absences of. Meanwhile, on The Lounge. Don't forget to check back around the middle of each week for fresh NRL tipping and. Don't forget to check back around the middle of each week for fresh NRL tipping and. Wests Tigers and Dragons is easily the least magical match of the round and will. Related / Extended Highlights 11:32 Dolphins v Broncos. NRL Tipping: Round 20 - see what the experts are saying. 2023 NRL grand final. For any of you that wish to stay in touch in the off-season. Don't forget to check back around the middle of each week for fresh NRL tipping and related banter. We start the round with. Broncos on Friday night, reach a peak when the Storm face the Rabbitohs and finish off the festival of footy. Bets. There's just five games of NRL action this weekend but no easy games to predict with missing Origin representatives across the board making form lines hard to judge and. 5. I feel honoured to being able to contribute to this site the way that I do. The NRL Tipping Competition Honour Board (comments: 69) State of Origin tipping competition - Two Low for Zero (comments: 2) The A Game - three strikes competition (comments: 10) 2023 tipping competition prizemoney (comments: 8) State of Origin - game one (comments: 26)Well here we are, Magic Round, the much-copied NRL initiative to play every game in the one venue, despite annual concerns over the condition of the Suncorp Stadium turf. The performances of both sons are likely to have a huge impact on the result. I have updated the NRL ladder and the tipping comp after round 18. As the other rugby code bores the life out of all but the rusted-ons, the Warriors can lay claim to being the most popular sporting club in New Zealand right now. Here you go football fans. Plenty of solid scoring but 8 of our tipsters got the lot - congrats to Walby, Lillychino, Stallion, Tough Bunny, Bulga, Islander, Tigerholic and The Voyeur. Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has revealed he believes the 15-man code. PANTHERS vs Rabbitohs. NRL Late Mail: Round 15 Sharks v Bulldogs, Sunday at PointsBet Stadium. RABBITOHS vs Dragons. The performances of both sons are likely to have a huge impact on the result. Don't forget to check back around the middle of each week for fresh NRL tipping and related banter. Dolphins vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium — 7:50pm AEST. Penrith Panthers, Suncorp Stadium, 7:55pm (AEST) Warriors: 1. That round one game was in Brisbane. Warriors’ restrictions for $1m prop’s release as two clubs firm for star’s signature. Well here we are, Magic Round, the much-copied NRL initiative to play every game in the one venue, despite annual concerns over the condition of the Suncorp Stadium turf. from FOX SPORTS League. Meanwhile, on The Lounge. A shout out to the NRL who have compiled a list of the first try scorers of the NRL era for every current club. Submitted by The Thinker on Mon 13/11/23 - 1:29pm AEST. Submitted by The Thinker on Wed 26/4/23 - 7:26am AEST. The Titans are better than that, even without Big Tino. The NRL are willing to sell a grand final to the highest bidder but won't move a game a few kilometres where they could sell up to 60,000 more tickets. 19/11/23 6:59am AEST. Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has revealed he believes the 15-man code need to continue to target rugby league stars following their World Cup humiliation. The performances of both sons are likely to have a huge impact on the result. Grant Anderson. In what I suspect is a first, the coaches of our grand final teams each have a son playing in their side. Possession - 52%. Wild Oscar. When the Storm have a bye you know the NRL discussions on #Offsiders will be brief, but the host introducing the NRL discussions with. The performances of both sons are likely to have a huge impact on the result. Sign in; Register; Main menu. The top score was 6 from 8 in our comp - congrats to Chook Dan and some bloke who calls himself The Thinker. Terrific work by you all. Brisbane Broncos vs Sydney Roosters – Thursday night – The Gabba. The NRL Tipping Competition Honour Board (comments: 69) State of Origin tipping competition - Two Low for Zero (comments: 2) The A Game - three strikes competition (comments: 10) 2023 tipping competition prizemoney (comments: 8) State of Origin - game one (comments: 26)The Thinker NRL tips from the biggest mind in Rugby League. In what I suspect is a first, the coaches of our grand final teams each have a son playing in their side. Rabbitohs by 2. 15/11/23 1:45pm AEST. Jamayne Isaako 3. Broncos prop Ethan Bullemor - the fastest and smartest forward at the club - will make his debut off the bench against South Sydney on. Submitted by The Thinker on Mon 13/11/23 - 1:29pm AEST. SHARKS vs Tigers. Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has revealed he believes the 15-man code need to continue to target rugby league stars following their World Cup humiliation. . New Zealand Warriors vs. It's also unusual that these sides are playing each other again after facing off in round two. For years, Bird of the Year has been the only self-selected (‘bogus’, ‘straw-poll’, ‘unscientific’) survey endorsed by StatsChat. The last 'new' team to join the NRL was the Gold Coast Titans in 2007, but the NRL has had a colourful history on the Gold Coast that pre-dates that. Submitted by The Thinker on Mon 13/11/23 - 1:29pm AEST. The biggest player on the NRL’s open market isn’t Jarome Luai, Reece Walsh, Addin Fonua-Blake, Ezra Mam or Tom Dearden. We start the round with. I have updated the NRL ladder and the tipping competition after round 2. Cronulla have moved into second on the NRL Power Rankings after recording back-to-back wins against the. Please God,,,make the bunker and the 6 again go away. Talking of winners, our stat-filled preview of the upcoming weekend of rugby league is on hand to help with our 2023 NRL Round 26 Tips Predictions & Stats. The list of try-scorers includes some very well known names, and a few that would get you bonus points at your local trivia night. Rugby Australian boss Phil Waugh says the days of raiding NRL’s best talent are over. Welcome to all new tipsters. Thoroughly enjoy it here Bro, even though at times, with so much on my plate that I do, that I cant post more often. Submitted by The Thinker on Tue 26/9/23 - 1:15pm AEST. The performances of both sons are likely to have a huge impact on the result. Tigers hopeless. Meanwhile, on The Lounge. Submitted by The Thinker on Tue 26/9/23 - 1:15pm AEST. In what I suspect is a first, the coaches of our grand final teams each have a son playing in their side. from FOX SPORTS League. GoBet® provides you with expert NRL tips for every game in every round of the NRL Premiership Season. Submitted by The Thinker on Tue 2/8/22 - 3:52pm AEST. Halfback for Sharks is number 18. Handy inclusions there. Round 9 started off easily enough and then seemed to get more unpredictable with every game. Saw on the NRL site the other day over 50% of NRL players are Islanders and usually big dudes. Less people remember the 2017 finals series. Submitted by The Thinker on Mon 13/11/23 - 1:29pm AEST. Tipster. . Meanwhile, on The Lounge. Thu 27 Apr 2023, 10:01 AM. Submitted by The Thinker on Thu 9/3/23 - 9:05am AEST. The performances of both sons are likely to have a huge impact on the result. Submitted by The Thinker on Tue 26/9/23 - 1:15pm AEST. Don't forget to check back around the middle of each week for fresh NRL tipping and. The latest expert tips from the Web's most reliable NRL tipster: Off-season chat. Don't forget to check back around the middle of each week for fresh NRL tipping and. Nick Meaney. I'm not sure what Tedesco was smoking when he sneaked off to Byron Bay recently, but it's improved his football. 2023 NRL grand final. Submitted by The Thinker on Tue 26/9/23 - 1:15pm AEST. I have updated the NRL ladder and the tipping comp after round seventeen. they may not be. Submitted by The Thinker on Mon 13/11/23 - 1:29pm AEST. The performances of both sons are likely to have a huge impact on the result. Greetings football fans. Verdict – Panthers by 4. The NRL Tipping Competition Honour Board (comments: 69) State of Origin tipping competition - Two Low for Zero (comments: 2) The A Game - three strikes competition (comments: 10) 2023 tipping competition prizemoney (comments: 8) State of Origin - game one (comments: 26)Meanwhile, on The Lounge. abc. The performances of both sons are likely to have a huge impact on the result. Why the NRL career of Super-League-bound Matt Moylan is a cautionary tale. Meanwhile, on The Lounge. In what I suspect is a first, the coaches of our grand final teams each have a son playing in their side. The performances of both sons are likely to have a huge impact on the result. Congrats to No Worries NZ and Buzz105. 15/11/23 1:45pm AEST. Submitted by mark ashford on Mon 31/5/21 - 6:00pm AEST. ·. 5 hours ago 14:03. The NRL Tipping Competition Honour Board (comments: 69) State of Origin tipping competition - Two Low for Zero (comments: 2) The A Game - three strikes competition (comments: 9) 2023 tipping competition prizemoney (comments: 8) State of Origin - game one (comments: 26)2023 NRL grand final. Rugby Australia chief executive officer Phil Waugh has ruled out splashing any further cash at NRL stars, saying the 15-a-side code can’t continue to spend “more than we can. Match official appointments for Round 3 of the 2023 NRL Telstra Premiership season. The Thinker NRL tips from the biggest mind in Rugby League. The performances of both sons are likely to have a huge impact on the result. I have updated the tipping comp after week two of the finals. Round twenty three kicks off with a replay of the 2022 grand final. Here's another sobering statistic - the Bulldogs have scored 284 points this season. Submitted by Dragons-fanboy on Tue 5/7/22 - 6:48pm AEST. Greetings everyone. With eight games over a weekend of NRL action, there is a substantial. In the last round of the season the Cowboys needed results to fall their way to make the 8. New recruit’s big opportunity as Ricky faces big halves headache: Raiders State of Play. I have updated the NRL ladder and the tipping comp after round sixteen. The NRL Tipping Competition Honour Board (comments: 69) State of Origin tipping competition - Two Low for Zero (comments: 2) The A Game - three strikes competition (comments: 9) 2023 tipping competition prizemoney (comments: 8) State of Origin - game one (comments: 26) Greetings football fans I have updated the NRL ladder and the tipping comp after round six. The prizes. The emerging centre has been the surprise packet of the season among the NRL's top try scorers, currently placed equal first with Papenhuyzen after 13 rounds. Wally Lewis - round four selections (in bold) Note: tips from Wally will be published on Wednesday night or Thursday morning. In what I suspect is a first, the coaches of our grand final teams each have a son playing in their side. Penrith Panthers (1st) vs Melbourne Storm (3rd) – Friday night – Accor Stadium. With the bye this season the ladder can sometimes be a little deceptive. Don't forget to check back around the middle of each week for fresh NRL tipping and. Don't forget to check back around the middle of each week for fresh NRL tipping and. Don't forget to check back around the middle of each week for fresh NRL tipping and. Meanwhile, on The Lounge. Don't forget to check back around the middle of each week for fresh NRL tipping and. Home; Guest tips; The Lounge; NRL Tips by Rabbitoh chick for 2023 Round 09. Good luck to all. New Zealand Warriors vs. SHARKS vs Tigers. All the best. Rugby powerbroker’s ‘cold feet’ over Suaalii deal as Robbo’s heart-to-heart revealed. Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm at CommBank Stadium, 7. These clubs could come knocking — Hoops. We start the round with. The performances of both sons are likely to have a huge impact on the result. WARRIORS vs Cowboys. FT. Raiders and Sea Eagles vs. Broncos vs ROOSTERS. The unique feature of Bird of the Year as a bogus poll is that no-one pretends it is anything else. Don't forget to check back around the middle of each week for fresh NRL tipping and related banter. Submitted by The Thinker on Tue 26/9/23 - 1:15pm AEST. For any of you that wish to stay in touch in the off-season. Raiders vs STORM. Joseph Manu returns in time to replace Tedesco at fullback - not many players can match Tedesco, but Manu goes close. Again, that form doesn't look ordinary either. Submitted by The Thinker on Tue 26/9/23 - 1:15pm AEST. from ABC News: Rugby League. Paul Kent believes Latrell Mitchell is an instinctive thinker and player after he lit the fuse for Souths’ clash with the Panthers with a subtle sledge at Penrith’s. Here you go football fans. Click on the guest tips tab. His partnership with Moylan is working and, as I'm constantly reminded, they're the best looking pair of playmakers in the NRL. Fifth plays sixth and the winner of this contest is in best shape to (potentially) replace the Storm in the top four. Wayne Bennett is set to become NRL's biggest free agent. Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy. You can also join the NRL tipping competition, see the honour. Meanwhile, on The Lounge. 2023 NRL grand final. Round 1 predicted cowboys to beat bulldogs and they didn’t. Rugby Australia chief executive officer Phil Waugh has ruled out splashing any further cash at NRL stars, saying the 15-a-side code can’t continue to spend “more than we can. Submitted by The Thinker on Tue 14/3/23 - 6:03am AEST. I was all set to announce that a certain well regarded tipster was about to achieve a first on this site (that is, back to back perfect 8 game rounds of NRL tipping) but the Tigers went and put a stop to that quick smart. 2023 NRL grand final. Don't forget to check back around the middle of each week for fresh NRL tipping and. Wait didn’t roosters and storm score 80 last year. For any of you that wish to stay in touch in the off-season. Posted Mon, 13 Nov 2023 at 1:31pm AEST. Off-season chat. 15/11/23 1:45pm AEST. You can also join the NRL tipping competition, see the honour board, and follow the latest news and analysis from The Thinker. We do comprehensive sports betting tips and advice services targetting on the Australian market, focussing on. . Many thanks to Christine, Tiger & The Thinker for your kind comments towards me recently. In what I suspect is a first, the coaches of our grand final teams each have a son playing in their side. . Round 1. The NRL Tipping Competition Honour Board (comments: 69) State of Origin tipping competition - Two Low for Zero (comments: 2) The A Game - three strikes competition (comments: 10) 2023 tipping competition prizemoney (comments: 8) State of Origin - game one (comments: 26)The NRL ladder this season won't always be an accurate representation of how teams are travelling. The 2023 season was the definition of a rollercoaster ride for the Raiders and their fans. Two of the modern day NRL heavyweights open round six, and while both teams have their detractors, the NRL would be a much better competition if every team was as professional as these two clubs. Born under and raised by goal posts at Redcliffe's Dolphin Oval, “The Thinker” was always expected to take a keen interest in the great game of rugby league. There are only three teams in the NRL with a worse points differential than the Knights - it would be in their interest to rack up a score here and. They are the only team in the NRL that haven't scored 30 points in a game this season, and they have only managed more than 20 points against three teams (Dragons, Bulldogs and Eels). We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau. The home of NRL news and analysis. For any of you that wish to stay in touch in the off-season. Click on “Round one selections” link. Off-season chat. Home; Guest tips; The Lounge; The Thinker. 2023 NRL grand final. 20/11/23 7:36am AEST. Evening All. The Bulldogs are reportedly considering a shock positional switch for superstar Matt Burton, with the five-eighth potentially moving back to the centres. I was all set to announce that a certain well regarded tipster was about to achieve a first on this site (that is, back to back perfect 8 game rounds of NRL tipping) but the Tigers went and put a stop to that quick smart. I wish him well. It's also unusual that these sides are playing each other again after facing off in round two. Submitted by The Thinker on Tue 26/9/23 - 1:15pm AEST. We start the round with the Bulldogs vs. May has recorded 12 tries from 11 appearances to be among just two players to be averaging greater than one try per appearance, having been the spearhead in Penrith's dominant attacking. Submitted by The Thinker on Tue 26/9/23 - 1:15pm AEST. With the second match of State of Origin 2023 on the way, we will see another shortened and impacted round of NRL. Submitted by The Thinker on Tue 26/9/23 - 1:15pm AEST. The NRL Tipping Competition Honour Board (comments: 69) State of Origin tipping competition - Two Low for Zero (comments: 2) The A Game - three strikes competition (comments: 9) 2023 tipping competition prizemoney (comments: 8) State of Origin - game one (comments: 26)Every team does their study on you and you need to keep adapting your attack, and I think we probably haven't moved forward every single week in trying to keep one step ahead of the defence," coach Mick Potter said. The NRL Tipping Competition Honour Board (comments: 69) State of Origin tipping competition - Two Low for Zero (comments: 2) The A Game - three strikes competition (comments: 9) 2023 tipping competition prizemoney (comments: 8) State of Origin - game one (comments: 26)March 7th, 2023 9:41 pm. It's not the first NRL game in Napier, but it is the first game in Napier for the Warriors. Rikki Sixx. STORM vs Bulldogs. Don't forget to check back around the middle of each week for fresh NRL tipping and. Again, that form doesn't look ordinary either. Get the latest NRL 2023 season match tips and round by round predictions from our expert tipsters. In what I suspect is a first, the coaches of our grand final teams each have a son playing in their side. Sebastian Kris 2. They did that without Adam Reynolds, who missed the match-up against his old club and will be keen for a big game here. Rugby Australia chief executive officer Phil Waugh has ruled out splashing any further cash at NRL stars, saying the 15-a-side code can’t continue to spend “more than we can. Don't forget to check back around the middle of each week for fresh NRL tipping and. I have updated the NRL ladder and results after the end of round one. Submitted by Rocket Ryan on Mon 21/3/22 - 3:01pm AEST. Braydon Trindall. Every tipster that correctly picks at least 6 of the 9 games will go into the draw to win an additional prize. Submitted by The Thinker on Tue 26/9/23 - 1:15pm AEST. Submitted by The Thinker on Mon 13/11/23 - 1:29pm AEST. Meanwhile, on The Lounge. Matt Moylan heads to the Super League having had a fine career in the NRL, but the former Sharks playmaker could never shake off the impossible expectations foisted on him. These clubs could come knocking — Hoops. Touch Judge: Dave Munro. It's strange, but true. While all the games are in Queensland, tipsters take note that a few of these games have changed venues for round 21. The NRL Tipping Competition Honour Board (comments: 69) State of Origin tipping competition - Two Low for Zero (comments: 2) The A Game - three strikes competition (comments: 10) 2023 tipping competition prizemoney (comments: 8) State of Origin - game one (comments: 26)NRL’s ‘best thinker’ Trent Robinson gets massive new deal The longest-serving coach in Sydney Roosters history will be hanging around for much longer after a new deal. In a sport that needs playmakers he is an NRL wet dream - eloquent, considered, indigenous and (I'm constantly reminded) gorgeous. It's about time the biggest mind in rugby league gave us something. He's from Perth, and we don't have a lot of sandgropers in the NRL. That's for a venue Rugby Union owns. Now the Eels play the Dolphins and, based on those form lines, the Eels should win by about 80. Meanwhile, on The Lounge. Rugby Australia chief executive officer Phil Waugh has ruled out splashing any further cash at NRL stars, saying the 15-a-side code can’t continue to spend “more than we can. Wally Lewis - round five selections (in bold) Note: tips from Wally will be published on Wednesday night or Thursday morning. Don't forget to check back around the middle of each week for fresh NRL tipping and. . In what I suspect is a first, the coaches of our grand final teams each have a son playing in their side. Meanwhile, on The Lounge. Wayne Bennett is set to become NRL's biggest free agent. Greetings football fans. The $300 million upgrade for Penrith is going ahead. The Roosters lost to the Storm but their effort was sound against quality opposition. Penalties Conceded - 8. I don't think many would have predicted that. Meanwhile, on The Lounge. The Thinker NRL tips from the biggest mind in Rugby League. Thu 27 Apr 2023, 12:01 PM. Meanwhile, on The Lounge. We start the round with. I'm with you mate, can't remember so many head knocks, hammies and other injuries. Submitted by Mary S on Mon 3/5/21 - 11:11am AEST. Eels team: 1. The most glaring examples are the Broncos and Rabbitohs, who have won more games than the team on the top of the ladder. Don't forget to check back around the middle of each week for fresh NRL tipping and related banter. 2023 NRL grand final. Meanwhile, on The Lounge. It's Masters vs Apprentices in week one of the finals, with all but one of the games involving a coach taking on a team coached by an assistant who used to work alongside them. Off-season chat. The Thinker. Submitted by The Thinker on Mon 13/11/23 - 1:29pm AEST. Two tipsters will be randomly drawn from that group of tipsters as the winners. Melbourne and Souths is easily the most magical match of the round and will go down to the wire. To get a perfect score for round 19, you needed to tip all five away teams - I'm not sure how often all the away teams win a round, but I suspect it's a rare event. We start the round with. Meanwhile, on The Lounge. Top score for the round was 6 from 8 by Tigers717, JohnnyAwesome, Broncoswimmer, MajorDad, Islander, BigPeteBX, MGM and ScuxDeluxe. Women's State of Origin will be a full three-match series from 2024 as the NRL releases its full fixtures for the upcoming season. Meanwhile, on The Lounge. Rugby Australian boss Phil Waugh says the days of raiding NRL’s best talent are over. In what I suspect is a first, the coaches of our grand final teams each have a son playing in their side. That’s it, nothing else happened, let’s move on. My Origin three tip is NSW 24-16 QLD. Sea Eagles: Five-eighth Josh Schuster (calf) is back on deck so Cooper Johns goes to the reserves list in the only change to the side that beat the Bulldogs in Round 1. We start the round with. 24/11/23 5:48am AEST. Two of the modern day NRL heavyweights open round six, and while both teams have their detractors, the NRL would be a much better competition if every team was as professional as these two clubs. The Tigers conjured magic in their last outing as they racked up 66 points. These clubs could come knocking — Hoops. Meanwhile, on The Lounge. All the best. The 2023 season was the definition of a rollercoaster ride for the Raiders and their fans. @theth1nker. We start the round with. Verdict – Storm by 10. The Thinker Mon 24/7/23 - 4:02pm AEST. All the best. They've had a freshen up after the bye and should be ready to rumble. In what I suspect is a first, the coaches of our grand final teams each have a son playing in their side. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Correct tips. Indigenous Round in the NRL - recognising and celebrating an extraordinary contribution to the game. Meanwhile, on The Lounge. NRL. As you can see there is a mass of contenders near the top of the tipping comp. Greetings football fans. Meanwhile, on The Lounge. Submitted by The Thinker on Wed 28/4/21 - 8:37am AEST. The Thinker. 20/11/23 7:36am AEST. I will never stop and will keep going! I enjoy doing it and to also read everyone's comments and inputs. The Panthers couldn't put the Knights away last week, but this looks a shade easier. Here you go football fans. Congratulations Lillychino on your perfect score for R8, and well. Meanwhile, on The Lounge. In what I suspect is a first, the coaches of our grand final teams each have a son playing in their side. I expect they will all be back to have another crack in 2023. Submitted by The Thinker on Tue 26/9/23 - 1:15pm AEST. Don't forget to check back around the middle of each week for fresh NRL tipping and. Submitted by The Thinker on Tue 26/9/23 - 1:15pm AEST. In other sporting competitions, new teams are often given significant advantages to get up to speed as soon as possible. NRL expansion and the Conference proposal. Submitted by The Thinker on Mon 19/9/22 - 9:18am AEST. The Thinker. Rugby Australia chief executive officer Phil Waugh has ruled out splashing any further cash at NRL stars, saying the 15-a-side code can’t continue to spend “more than we can.