Where were we? A refresher of big issues in the NRL before COVID-19 rudely interrupted

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Before the coronavirus pandemic brought sport across the world to a screeching halt, there were some seemingly big issues kicking around in the NRL. Or so we thought at time. Remember these?

Premiership buzz builds around Eels

Parramatta fans don't want to admit it but after sitting atop the premiership ladder for the last 10 weeks, the hype behind the Eels breaking their 34-year title drought was building. They were rock solid in defence in the season-opening win over the Bulldogs before piling on the points against the lowly Titans. Their first real test will be in Brisbane tonight.so he could join his brother Brett at the Roosters dominated headlines.

 

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