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The new year has rolled over and we are soon to enter into a whole new NRL season full of triumph, disappointment, scandal, shocks, success and failure.
Sixteen teams, nearly 500 first grade players, countless thousands of rusted-on club members, and just as many fervent armchair viewers are all hoping that their team can win the elusive title this year, and the bragging rights that go with it.
Well, I’ve looked into the crystal ball, studied the tea leaves and had it confirmed by my local tarot card reader – the Melbourne Storm will go back to back in 2021 to claim another title.
Rugby League by Paul Crawley
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