Feb 19, 2026
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5 min read
As halves play with more deception and changes in tempo than ever, defences will adjust to force another change in how the best ball-players in the NRL dominate.
North Queensland Cowboys
Feb 17, 2026
Jaxon Purdue is still early into his NRL career, but profiles as a major piece of the North Queensland Cowboys attack in 2026.
Penrith Panthers
Feb 13, 2026
8 min read
In a time when building pressure is a focus for most teams in attack, I expect to see more teams run the ball on 5th tackle from long range in 2026.
South Sydney Rabbitohs
Feb 11, 2026
Jye Gray impressed throughout 2025, but the best South Sydney Rabbitohs 19 has Latrell Mitchell at the back.
Gold Coast Titans
Feb 9, 2026
6 min read
The Titans didn't have a lot to celebrate throughout the 2025 NRL season, but found success against the Sea Eagles in Round 15.
Dolphins
Feb 6, 2026
The Dolphins led the NRL in scoring throughout 2025, but can they keep it up in 2026?
Melbourne Storm
Feb 4, 2026
Ryan Papenhuyzen's speed has been a key feature of the Melbourne Storm attack in recent NRL seasons. How will they adapt without him?
Feb 2, 2026
While Jamayne Isaako finished in the corner, the spacings around the ruck on the other side of the field provided the space out wide.
Jan 28, 2026
He's already the best prop in the world, but Payne Haas can still get better in 2026.
Canberra Raiders
Jan 21, 2026
Lost in the aftermath of the eventual Bulldogs comeback was a perfectly executed Raiders tap set, which ended with Hudson Young crashing over to score.
Jan 14, 2026
Nathan Cleary scored one of the great NRL Grand Final tries and recreated it again in Round 9 of the 2025 season.
Jan 11, 2026
Just as it looked as though the NRL had stopped making unnecessary changes to the game, another four rules have been proposed.
