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Danny Weidler is a sport columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald.

Fox red-faced after Matthew Johns spruiks AFL
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NRL 2024

Fox red-faced after Matthew Johns spruiks AFL

The NRL and Fox Sports have been left embarrassed, with the face of Fox League, Matthew Johns, involved in an advertising campaign to promote the game’s great rival.

  • by Danny Weidler

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‘I bleed blue and always have’: How NSW unlocked Latrell

‘I bleed blue and always have’: How NSW unlocked Latrell

Latrell Mitchell’s critics have been forced to eat their words after his triumphant return to State of Origin.

  • by Danny Weidler
‘I don’t know how he doesn’t collapse’: Lani awed by Payne’s strength in adversity
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‘I don’t know how he doesn’t collapse’: Lani awed by Payne’s strength in adversity

Origin star Payne Haas is carrying the hopes of his state – and the future of his daughter and younger brothers – on his broad shoulders with a heavy sadness in his heart.

  • by Danny Weidler
Jarryd Hayne’s millions gone but woman’s family broken
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Jarryd Hayne’s millions gone but woman’s family broken

The former Parramatta star has spent a sum estimated to be well over $3 million on legal fees to win his freedom. It may lead to him selling his story to the media.

  • by Danny Weidler
Dragons set to table two-year deal for Rabbitohs hooker

Dragons set to table two-year deal for Rabbitohs hooker

St George Illawarra are willing to offer Damien Cook a two-year deal but would require South Sydney to contribute to his salary in 2025.

  • by Michael Chammas, Danny Weidler and Christian Nicolussi
Madge’s safety net will get him only so far with Blues
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Madge’s safety net will get him only so far with Blues

The NSW coach wants to follow the Queensland example, where critics and the media put aside their differences to support the Maroons. But he’s under pressure after just one game.

  • by Danny Weidler
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Return to NRL after rugby no done deal, says Suaalii
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Return to NRL after rugby no done deal, says Suaalii

Rejoining the Roosters is no certainty for Joseph Suaalii when his contract with Rugby Australia runs out in 2027.

  • by Danny Weidler
Arthur, Moses back Eels culture after sacking
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Arthur, Moses back Eels culture after sacking

Sacked coach Brad Arthur is still defending the culture at Parramatta, and a TV reporter has accused star half Mitchell Moses of swearing at him at training.

  • by Danny Weidler
Court case shines light on Paul Kent’s demons
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Court case shines light on Paul Kent’s demons

The Fox Sports NRL host’s well-publicised fall warrants compassion. This is why he won’t get much.

  • by Danny Weidler
Mitchell confronts Anasta over Fox Sports’ ‘personal attacks’
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Mitchell confronts Anasta over Fox Sports’ ‘personal attacks’

The pair were seen engaging in a conversation inside a Surry Hills restaurant before Mitchell asked Anasta to join him outside to continue their words.

  • by Danny Weidler
De Belin family’s fury after perjury charge
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De Belin family’s fury after perjury charge

The Dragons star’s parents and sister have lashed out at the police who investigated his case.

  • by Danny Weidler