Your weekly guide to the NRL season, including the entire Final Series, the souvenir Grand Final program and our bumper Season Review. Every week Big League will feature stories on the big names, preview the big games and continue our popular Little League section for the young rugby league fans. With official team-lists, extensive statistics and up-to-date news, Big League provides everything you need to follow the NRL.
Maroons make their intentions clear
Queensland Maroons
KICKING OFF
Simple goal for fresh Blues
Stimson eyes Sydney opportunity
Luai has time on his hands
TALE OF THE TAPE
Burgess boys ready to pick up slack
Round 11 ROUND-UP
Team of the Week Rd11
8 consecutive wins v Gold Coast
Hudson Young CANBERRA RAIDERS
Big League Weekly Edition
HOT SHOT
Top 8 CONTRACT SAGAS • The more things change, the more they stay the same. Contract disputes have been a steady presence in rugby league for half a century.
Maroon silence still says plenty
League’s indomitable spirit • It was a dark day for rugby league, but it hasn’t stopped the man at the centre of it all from embracing life as a community icon.
TWEET OF THE WEEK
LOCKER ROOM
The story so far • We’re 11 games in and on the cusp of Origin – so there’s no better time to assess your team’s season, and what they need to do to finish at the right end in September.
Mr Fix It • With a bigger role at club level and an Origin call-up, you’d think Jai Arrow would be spending his downtime unwinding – but that’s not the case at all.
STATS that ’matta • They may be reeling from three-straight losses, but make no mistake, the Eels are on the improve and have the finals in their sights in 2019.
Larger than life • Quentin Pongia leaves behind a reputation as a brutal and passionate enforcer on the field, but also a valued and beloved team-mate and friend.
Wish Granted • He’s had a few detours over 12 years in first grade, but Tim Grant is back where he belongs and ready to repay the faith.
LITTLE LEAGUE
MATCH-UPS
Women’s championships take the stage
STEEDEN
Who am I?
Word Jumble – Storm
CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
CLUB NEWS
CANBERRA RAIDERS 788 • GAMES OF NRL EXPERIENCE MISSING IN ROUND 12
Battle of the byes • The dreaded bye rounds are here, and they could be the thing to make or break your Fantasy season.
Panthers’ recovery under way • Panthers Stadium Thursday 7.50pm
Must-win game for deteriorating Eels • Bankwest Stadium Friday 7.55pm
Bulldogs eye opportunity to vacate the cellar • ANZ Stadium Saturday 7.35pm
Titans’ attack growing in confidence • Cbus Super Stadium Sunday 4.05pm
CANTERBURY CUP NSW
Review: Top five falter in week of upsets
JERSEY FLEGG
Review: Ready to relaunch after two week respite
INTRUST SUPER CUP
Review: Mackay cut down Redcliffe, Hunters happy at home
HASTINGS DEERING COLTS
Review: Dolphin dilemma goes from bad to worse
RON MASSEY CUP
Round 11 results
SCORES
NRL TOUCH PREMIERSHIP
STAT ATTACK
TALE OF THE TAPE
NRL DRAW
