Nick Wright
Nick Wright covers sport for Brisbane Times.
Huge trio’s loss laid bare: Four things learned from end of Maroons’ reign
For all the bravery Queensland displayed, ultimately something had to give. It makes you wonder, how much of a difference would their injured trio have made?
- by Nick Wright
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Perspective
NRL 2024
He’s on the brink of history, and a reality check will put DCE among the greats
Will this be the swan song of Queensland’s captain? And if so, where will Daly Cherry-Evans stand among the Maroons and State of Origin greats?
- by Nick Wright
The Broncos’ most crucial man nears a shock return. But how influential is he?
Broncos captain Adam Reynolds is on the cusp of a remarkable injury comeback, but how much of a difference would his presence have made?
- by Nick Wright
‘There’s space for an enforcer’: Gavin Cooper tells Maroons to invoke ‘Webby’ spirit for decider
A Maroons star has been challenged to emulate a legend, or risk being bullied out of the Origin decider.
- by Nick Wright
How was he axed?: Four things learned from Broncos’ sixth-straight defeat
Panic stations have well and truly hit the Broncos, with the club only able to drop one more game if they are to have a chance at a finals berth.
- by Nick Wright
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NRL 2024
Broncos finals hopes in free fall after loss to Dragons
St George Illawarra are back in the top eight after handing the struggling Broncos a sixth straight defeat.
- by Phil Mitchell and Nick Wright
He is the late bloomer out to save a season. Who else is on the cusp?
Meet the unheralded Bronco tasked with rescuing their season from the doldrums. But who else from Queensland Cup could join him in the NRL?
- by Nick Wright
Perspective
NRL 2024
At 20 years old, he may be the most important player in Queensland
Given the state of the Queensland clubs, this rookie halfback may be the most important player in the state. Here is why.
- by Nick Wright
New enforcer in town: Four things learned from Dolphins’ crucial win
A mid-season recruit announced himself as the Dolphins’ new leader of the pack – and it comes as a major injury throws another spanner in the club’s season.
- by Nick Wright
Analysis
NRL 2024
‘Point to prove’: Why returning stars’ traits may signal Maroons’ game plan
A Maroons champion feared his Origin days were over, but his selection could speak to how Queensland intend to counter their rivals in the decider.
- by Nick Wright
‘It was the reality’: How Ponga defied retirement threat to seal Origin fate
As Kalyn Ponga announces his return to the Origin arena, how he and another livewire star combine could make or break the Maroons’ quest for victory.
- by Nick Wright