IT'S the deal that has had the NRL buzzing as much as the code's highly-anticipated potential $1 billion television rights negotiation.

THIS is the 108kg teenage centre who has drawn comparisons with Sonny Bill Williams and Israel Folau.

GOLD Coast Titans forward Greg Bird has appealed for Willie Mason to be thrown an NRL lifeline, calling him one of the "superstars" of the game.

PAUL Gallen was the most popular pick, while Wayne Bennett sprung two surprises with his coach's pick in naming the NRL All Stars side. Team

JUST because they're tough, don't think your favourite NRL players are only interested in partying during the off season.

DANIEL Mortimer believes over-politeness triggered his NRL demise last year and has adopted a more instinctive mindset at the Roosters this year.

THE Bulldogs are gearing up for a massive play to make NSW Origin fullback Josh Dugan the first big-name recruit of new coach Des Hasler.

REIGNING premiers Manly face the possibility of being torn apart at the end of this year.

TERRY Campese's hopes of resurrecting his NSW Origin career received a huge boost yesterday when he was named in the emerging Blues squad.

CANTERBURY believe they deserve to host the expected NRL return of Sonny Bill Williams next year in a grudge match against the Roosters.

WITH 35,000 cricket lovers flocking to Moore Park, the Roosters yesterday resumed their pre-season training in rival territory on Maroubra beach.

NRL boss David Gallop would seek assurances from Sonny Bill Williams should he rejoin the rugby league competition.

WHEN Sonny Bill Williams shot through on the Bulldogs in 2008, I described it as the most dishonourable act from a football player I could recall.

SUPERSTAR Sonny Bill Williams is on the verge of signing a $4 million deal to return to the NRL with the Sydney Roosters.

PHIL ROTHFIELD delivers his fearless predictions on what to expect in the 2012 NRL season.

THERE are a few nerves for me ahead of my first Sydney to Hobart because of the unknown - how the weather will be and how fast it can change.

SONNY Bill Williams has told close friends of his intention to relocate to Sydney in a year, shortening the odds of an NRL comeback.

SICK of pinching NSW players like Greg Inglis, the Maroons have now claimed a junior Kiwi in their emerging State of Origin side.

BRAD Fittler has revealed why he turned to Arthur Beetson, who died unexpectedly two weeks ago, during his tough times at the Roosters.

THIS man played 143 NRL games for the Sydney Roosters and 18 Tests for the Wallabies - now he is for sale.