Andrew Johns
Andrew Johns is an Immortal, a Newcastle great and a commentator for Channel Nine
Analysis
Why Staines can be the NRL’s next great fullback
The Eighth Immortal predicts big things of the Panthers flyer, who the Knights need to stop in Thursday Night Football.
- by Andrew Johns
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Analysis
Can anyone stop the red-hot Panthers? It certainly won’t be the Broncos
Penrith are too professional to take it easy against the battling Broncos in Thursday Night Football. It’s another chance for them to show why they are clear premiership favourites.
- by Andrew Johns
Analysis
I admit I got it horribly wrong about Latrell Mitchell
Like many, I was adamant Mitchell wasn’t a fullback. As Souths take on Brisbane in Thursday Night Football, I admit I got it wrong.
- by Andrew Johns
Immortal Kombat
How Nathan Cleary’s magic touch can mesmerise Manly
Penrith are the clear premiership favourites after their win against the Storm. They get magician Nathan Cleary back for this one against Manly.
- by Andrew Johns
Analysis
Why the Panthers must heed the advice of Frank Sinatra
As Ol’ Blue Eyes said, the best revenge is massive success. The Panthers can start doing that in the grand final rematch.
- by Andrew Johns
Analysis
The Eels have the weapons to upset the Storm – especially at Bankwest
In his weekly column, the eighth Immortal says Parramatta’s Mitchell Moses is ready to lead his side to victory against premiers Melbourne on Thursday night.
- by Andrew Johns
Immortal Kombat
Why South Sydney can’t escape Munster and the Storm octopus
The eighth Immortal’s weekly column returns, dissecting the season opener between Melbourne and South Sydney.
- by Andrew Johns
Opinion
Take the crowd out of it, and Cleary can kick Blues to glory
Queensland are a 12-point better team at Suncorp Stadium, but if the Blues can silence the crowd with early points, they have enough strike to account for Wayne Bennett's men.
- by Andrew Johns
Analysis
Only fools rush in to write off Maroons
The Eighth Immortal was left red faced after game one in Adelaide but still believes NSW can win Origin II — if halfback Nathan Cleary rediscovers his touch.
- by Andrew Johns
Analysis
Paulo, Cook will prove too much for the Maroons to handle
The Eighth Immortal can't see the Blues losing the Origin opener against Queensland at Adelaide Oval.
- by Andrew Johns
IMMORTAL KOMBAT
The long and short of it: Storm's attack will be the deciding factor
A Storm is coming to Sydney on Sunday night. The expected weather will play right into Melbourne's hands.
- by Andrew Johns