Final act of provocation: Inside the ca ll that sealed Hunt’s Dragons exit

Email Ben Hunt’s interview with this masthead 11-days ago was viewed by the Dragons board as the halfback’s latest attempt to poke the bear. DAVID RICCIO and MICHAEL CARAYANNIS detail the two-year timeline leading to Hunt’s exit.

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AM Edition Final act of provocation: Inside the call that sealed Hunt’s Dragons exit Ben Hunt’s interview with this masthead 11-days ago was viewed by the Dragons board as the halfback’s latest attempt to poke the bear. DAVID RICCIO and MICHAEL CARAYANNIS detail th... READ MORE   Eels to release Gutherson as Dragons ramp up pursuit Clint Gutherson’s Parramatta career is set to end with the Eels on the verge of releasing the captain as the Dragons prepare to pounce. READ MORE   Addo-Carr hires high profile lawyer as he fights for his Bulldogs future Josh Addo-Carr has employed a high profile lawyer, as he prepares to fight for his Bulldogs future when he fronts the club’s board on Thursday afternoon. READ MORE   Why bagging Trump may come back to bite Labor An analysis of comments made by 10 senior Labor figures, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has revealed stinging criticism of Mr Trump and his family. 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