Andrew Johns
Andrew Johns is an Immortal, a Newcastle great and a commentator for Channel Nine
Opinion
NRL 2024
Why this is the most important three weeks of Nicho Hynes’ career
Over the next month, the Sharks have a golden chance to shake their tag as flat-track bullies – and their star man can prove he belongs at Origin level.
- by Andrew Johns
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Opinion
NRL 2024
I’m not sure why Bennett wants to return to South Sydney
The super coach craves immediate success, but do the Rabbitohs have a squad capable of delivering it?
- by Andrew Johns
Opinion
NRL 2024
How Dragons have gone from bunnies to bullies in Flanagan’s new era
Even if the Roosters beat St George Illawarra on Anzac Day, they will wake up sore on Friday morning. It’s a large reason why the Dragons looked to have turned the corner.
- by Andrew Johns
Opinion
NRL 2024
Why the Roosters are the NRL’s most perplexing team
At the start of the year, I thought they were top-four material. Right now, I wouldn’t be surprised if they stumble into the eight or miss the finals altogether.
- by Andrew Johns
Opinion
NRL 2024
The Warriors are a serious team – and they’ve got one star who can help NSW
It might still be a while until Michael Maguire sits down to pick his Origin team, but he needs to make sure one Warriors sensation is on his radar.
- by Andrew Johns
Opinion
NRL 2024
Why I was wrong about the Panthers – again
Last year, I only gave them a slim chance of winning a third straight title. This year? I gave them no hope of winning four straight. But after just a month, I know I was wrong.
- by Andrew Johns
Opinion
NRL 2024
Nathan Cleary’s work ethic is without peer – but it might be causing him problems
Cleary has reached the age when playmakers start having trouble with hamstrings and groins. His relentless training schedule might be an issue.
- by Andrew Johns
Opinion
NRL 2024
It’s not panic stations yet for South Sydney – but it soon could be
The Rabbitohs have lost their opening two games, collapsed last year and have dropped their halfback, but it’s not all bad news if you dig a bit deeper.
- by Andrew Johns
Opinion
NRL 2024
Why Bellamy has overtaken Bennett in the coaching pantheon
To win 22 straight opening matches - and hold the three-time defending premiers scoreless, no less - is testament to the work ethic Melbourne’s coach instils in his troops.
- by Andrew Johns
Opinion
NRL 2024
The Las Vegas moment I knew James Tedesco was back
Brad Fittler made a comment last year about the Roosters skipper which was entirely right. But I’ve seen a sign there’s going to be a change in 2024.
- by Andrew Johns
Opinion
NRL grand final
For the Broncos to win, they have to hit this magic number. It’s the only way to beat Penrith
This could be a grand final for the ages. But whether Brisbane can end the Panthers’ NRL dominance will come down to one factor.
- by Andrew Johns