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If not for Justin Holbrook's need to find a replacement hooker at Gold Coast four years ago, he may not be coaching Greg Marzhew at Newcastle today.

Tyson Frizell insists he still has enough in the tank for a 17th season in the NRL, with the Newcastle veteran hopeful the door remains open to stay at the Knights.

Ronaldo Mulitalo knows the finals are no time to let his ego take over and get drawn into another fiery battle with Mark Nawaqanitawase. But the good news for NRL fans is this: Cronulla's winger is al...

Braydon Trindall has revealed how playing through a similar shoulder injury in the finals two years ago has given him the confidence to help lead Cronulla's title tilt.

Dane Gagai has declared he will not let anyone retire him, with the Newcastle veteran hell-bent on winning a maiden premiership in his 16th NRL season.

Reuben Cotter is free to play in the finals for North Queensland after a former Cowboys under-20s player produced a five-minute clinic as a lawyer at the NRL judiciary.

Francis Manuleleua can pinpoint the exact conversation and series of home truths from Newcastle's coaching staff that turned his season around.

Cody Walker has declared he wants to play on next year, with the veteran South Sydney five-eighth believing his body is ready for the rigours of another season.