Fraser Coast Chronicle

Cowboys contract puts Moranbah boy on cusp of NRL dream

His 2020 season was lost to COVID-19, so Michael Bell got stronger, fitter and faster to make his NRL dream a reality.

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15th Jan. 2021 4:01 PM

North Queensland Cowboys pre-season training at the former 1300Smiles Stadium. Michael Bell. Picture: Evan Morgan

Nines axed in pre-season revamp

The NRL has laid-out its 2021 pre-season plans to clubs, which has included a high-profile casualty.

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08th Aug. 2020 10:08 AM

Why Eels coach loved Parra’s Nines pain

Mitchell Moses was slumped on the turf in despair after Parramatta lost their Nines semi-final. Here’s why Brad Arthur was...

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20th Feb. 2020 8:02 PM

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 15: Mitch Moses of the Eels reacts after losing the first semi final against the Dragons during Day 2 of the 2020 NRL Nines at HBF Stadium on February 15, 2020 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)

Western Sydney delivers another gun prop to Canberra

Taulauniuotagoloa Mariota is still only 16, but he’s got a halfback’s skills, a prop’s body and is set to be the next...

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19th Feb. 2020 7:02 AM

Canberra Raiders' Harold Matthews Cup star Taulauniuotagoloa Mariota. Credit: Raiders Digital

How the Brisbane Broncos fared at the Nines

The Broncos were one of the favourites but didn’t progress past the pool rounds. So, where did things go right and wrong...

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16th Feb. 2020 6:02 PM

Rising star set to cut James Graham’s minutes

Ageing Dragons warhorse James Graham could have his on-field minutes slash significantly with a hungry young prop gunning...

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16th Feb. 2020 5:02 PM

Edward Kosi. Picture: James Worsfold/Getty

The Hammer emerges as Cowboys’ next young star

The North Queensland Cowboys have won their second NRL Nines tournament, beating the Dragons in the Grand Final 23-14.

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16th Feb. 2020 7:02 AM

Jason Taumalolo of the Cowboys holds the trophy after winning the NRL Nines 2020 tournament at HBF Park in Perth, Saturday, February 15, 2020. (AAP Image/Richard Wainwright) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Can favourites bounce back at NRL Nines?

The race to make the NRL Nines finals begins in earnest on Saturday with some early favourites needing big wins to be any...

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15th Feb. 2020 11:02 AM

Wade Graham of the Sharks fends off a tackle by the Dragons' Tyrell Fuimaono on day one of the 2020 NRL Nines. Picture: Paul Kane/Getty

Milford injury sends scare through Brisbane

Anthony Milford is out of the rest of the Nines after the Broncos superstar suffered a hamstring injury in Brisbane’s loss...

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14th Feb. 2020 11:02 AM

The Broncos are awaiting a medical report on Anthony Milford. Picture: Dave Hunt/AAP

Underdogs cause huge upsets in NRL Nines

The NRL Nines tournament has kicked off with a bang as underdogs cause huge upsets, with tournament favourites Parramatta...

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