‘Only see a potential cash cow’: WA premier hits back at NRL
Western Australia Premier Roger Cook has accused the NRL of viewing his state as a “potential cash cow”, with Perth expansion plans on the brink of collapse.
Western Australia Premier Roger Cook has accused the NRL of viewing his state as a “potential cash cow”, with Perth expansion plans on the brink of collapse.
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He was in Queensland’s extended State of Origin squad last year, now Brisbane youngster Brendan Piakura has been struggling to crack Michael Maguire’s starting line-up.
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