Canberra Raiders NRL News

A year later, Maguire faces player frustrations after losing a 14-nil lead.

Fox League

This time last year Michael Maguire was gearing up to coach NSW to an historic State of Origin series win.

What is a surprise is that just 10 rounds into the new season there are already rumblings some players are growing increasingly frustrated with Madge's coaching style after
bombing a 14-nil lead against a severely-depleted Rabbitohs.

That ultimately played a huge part in Madge being head-hunted to replace Kevin Walters as Broncos coach.

Now a year on and the upcoming Origin period is threatening to bring Maguire undone.

When Maguire arrived it wasn't as if his drill sergeant reputation was any secret after what unfolded previously at the Rabbitohs and the Tigers.

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Papenhuyzen's standout performance boosts Origin hopes; Manly's contract saga and Broncos' crossroads loom.

Fox League

A Storm star has made late surge into Origin contention, while Daly Cherry-Evans' contract saga is haunting Manly and the Broncos season is at a major crossroads.

The Blues are not short on fullback options, but Ryan Papenhuyzen has put himself right in the frame if injuries strike and he could even nab a bench spot.

Read on for the biggest NRL talking points to come out of Round 10.

PAPENHUYZEN'S BLUES AUDITION IN RECORD POINT HAUL

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Matty Nicholson may have a serious ankle injury, potentially sidelining him until round 20. Scans pending.

The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders are fearful Matty Nicholson could have suffered a fracture and a syndesmosis injury to his left ankle, which could rule him out until round 20.

Nicholson suffered the injury in the dying minutes of their heart-breaking 32-20 loss to the Canterbury Bulldogs at Canberra Stadium on Saturday.

The England international, who has been a revelation since joining the Raiders in the off-season, will go for scans on Monday with more expected to be known that afternoon.

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