Nick Campton

We are now further away from the theatrical release of Raiders of the Lost Ark (June 12, 1981) than it was from the year it takes place in (1936). We have reached the Indiana Jones event horizon.

'Proud to stand here as a Rooster': Cherry-Evans enters strange new world After a rugby league lifetime in maroon and white, Daly Cherry-Evans pulled on his new colours for the first time, and the veteran's move to the Sydney Roosters was a look into an uncanny valley beyon...

DCE in a Roosters jersey kind of freaked me out www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

(Does the sign of the cross) A pint, a meat tray and a Raiders win

How the Blues beat themselves to keep the Origin series alive With the Origin series at their mercy, New South Wales could not get out of their own way on one of the most frustrating nights in the state's history.

Co-byline on this one to "The Demons Inside My Head" www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...

The many State of Origin lives of Nathan Cleary Nathan Cleary has quietly become one of New South Wales' longest-serving current State of Origin players and the Blues halfback could be on the brink of a new era in interstate football.

Wrote about Nathan Cleary and Origin, just for a change www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...

How power and precision helped Payne Haas bend Origin to his will Payne Haas was already counted as one of the best players in rugby league but his performance in Origin I was proof of the full breadth of the New South Wales prop's greatness.

Payne Haas is mighty www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...

'We get brainwashed': The miracle win underpinning Queensland Origin cult It has been three decades since Paul Vautin's miracle Maroons pulled off the greatest upset in State of Origin history, and the story of Queensland's unlikeliest heroes shows no signs of slowing down.

A merry Origin day to us all. Wrote about ‘95. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...

As North Sydney Oval stands eternal, the Bears live between past and future North Sydney Oval kept the spirit of the Bears alive during their darkest hours. But what role can the famous old ground play in the foundation club's resurrection in Perth?

Went up to North Sydney Oval to have a think about the past and the future of the Bears www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...

Rookie to break record that has stood since first Origin match Lining up in the centres for Queensland after just 10 NRL matches, Robert Toia will break an Origin record that has stood for almost 50 years.

Robert Toia will break a record that's stood since the first ever Origin game and become the least-experienced starting player in State of Origin history on Wednesday night. Absolutely wild. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...

How the Blues bashed their way to State of Origin redemption New South Wales bashed, belted and bullied their way to a comprehensive State of Origin win that proved the Blues have learnt the best lessons from their series collapse 12 months ago.

The Blues went shitkicking www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...

Magic and mayhem: How Tim Smith has found solace in the simple things He set an NRL record in his debut year that might never be broken, but 20 years after his incredible rookie season, Tim Smith knows the long game is more important.

Tim Smith still holds the NRL’s season try assist record, but his story is much bigger than one great season. Loved writing this.

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'I never gave up hope': Bears faithful joyous as NRL return confirmed It will be in a new city under a new name, but the Bears' return to the NRL is a just reward for the diehard fans who kept the red and black colours alive during a period in the wilderness.

Stand aside, here come the mighty Bears www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...

Hard to see any other outcome at this point

Proud to announce the return of a special Magic Round offer - if you buy me a beer, we’ll have a yarn about the 90s/00s NRL player of your choice. Put a Fourex in my hand and you’ll get a Bill Peden conversation, that’s the Nick Campton guarantee

Ahead of his 200th game for Canberra, the rise of Joseph Tapine was worth the wait and the weight From the day he arrived at the Raiders, Joseph Tapine's talents were obvious. But there was one change that set him on the path to becoming one of the best forwards in rugby league ahead of his 200th ...

Wrote about Joseph "Joe" Tapine www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...

Ahead of his 200th game for Canberra, the rise of Joseph Tapine was worth the wait and the weight From the day he arrived at the Raiders, Joseph Tapine's talents were obvious. But there was one change that set him on the path to becoming one of the best forwards in rugby league ahead of his 200th ...

Wrote about Joseph "Joe" Tapine www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...

The Blues going with a weird halves combo after a series defeat? That's Origin baby!

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Raiders win into Leichhardt is a little slice of heaven

Get down here if you have the time

Luke Metcalf, Country Origin legend and hero

The NRL's newest English import faces a debut like no other in front of 70,000 It's hard enough for any Englishman to make it in the NRL but South Sydney's new import Lewis Dodd will be forced to conted with a totally unprecedented first grade debut on Good Friday.

LD on debut in front of 70,000.....that's what it's all about

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Gus buying land in the South American jungle in order to start a commune which worships Galvin like some kind of god-king was, in hindsight, a bit much

Lachlan Galvin's chances of playing five-eighth for City Origin this season have taken a hit in the last 24 hours

New Warriors halfback Metcalf is learning to carry the weight of a nation The halfback of the New Zealand Warriors plays with an entire nation on his shoulders and Luke Metcalf won't shy away from carrying the weight.

Wrote about the Wahs. With only 30 NRL games under his belt Luke Metcalf's got a big Warriors halfback legacy to live up to, but his confidence and willingness to aim high is really striking. Been quite impressed. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...

Yeah coach Croker thinks him and Metcalf could compliment each other well. Hosking and Starling in contention for bench spots as well.

Humphreys, Katoa and Galvin all gunning for spots in the halves for City, good problem to have for coach John Sutton

Hearing from sources close to Country Origin that Metcalf is currently in the box seat for this year's clash with arch-rivals City....watch this space

New Warriors halfback Metcalf is learning to carry the weight of a nation The halfback of the New Zealand Warriors plays with an entire nation on his shoulders and Luke Metcalf won't shy away from carrying the weight.

Wrote about the Wahs. With only 30 NRL games under his belt Luke Metcalf's got a big Warriors halfback legacy to live up to, but his confidence and willingness to aim high is really striking. Been quite impressed. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...

Penrith's losing streak has them in uncharted waters The Panthers have won so much and so often that their shock loss to North Queensland on Friday pitches the defending premiers further into the unknown.

To paraphrase a great man….“Penrith, what’s doing?” www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...

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