Lee Addison

Lee Addison is a former NRL coach, having spent time with both the Manly Sea Eagles and the Penrith Panthers. He's coached at two RLWC's (2008 & 2013) and in 2024 published his book "Rugby League Coach:13 Game-Changing Conversations to Transform Your Coaching"
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COACH’S CORNER: Why preliminary finals might be the hardest games in sport

And then there were six: Why each team can, and can’t, win the premiership

Why NRL finals could be decided by something nobody is talking about

How former NRL star Ashley Taylor has reignited passion in a country town

COACH’S CORNER: Why this is the hardest NRL premiership to predict. Ever

COACH’S CORNER: Jack Gibson had the answers, but have we stopped listening?

COACH’S CORNER: Are the Panthers in trouble?

COACH’S CORNER: Why the smartest teams make you look the wrong way

COACH’S CORNER: A missing trophy, changed formats and a World Cup worth watching

COACH’S CORNER: Why Andrew Johns is the greatest halfback in history

COACH’S CORNER: We need to have an honest conversation about State of Origin

COACH’S CORNER: Why Laurie Daley has made his greatest coaching decision for Game 3

COACH’S CORNER: Why Nathan Cleary has to go for Game 3

COACH’S CORNER: Blues biggest problem starts at the top

COACH’S CORNER: Why Broncos fans should trust Michael Maguire’s process

COACH’S CORNER: Why NSW wasted their first hour against 13 men

COACH’S CORNER: Jai Arrow reminds us some battles are bigger than sport

COACH’S CORNER: Why the Dragons latest loss exposed even bigger problems

COACH’S CORNER: Why Laurie Daley is coaching for more than an Origin series win

COACH’S CORNER: Rugby league has reached breaking point, and we’re still ignoring it

COACH’S CORNER: An apology to Benji Marshall

COACH’S CORNER: What happens after a sacking?

COACH’S CORNER: Is the NRL’s 2026 try fest betraying rugby league’s values?

COACH’S CORNER: Warning signs at the Canterbury Bulldogs

COACH’S CORNER: The new coach bounce, and why coaching is easy until it isn’t

COACH’S CORNER: Must-win territory on Sunday night as early spoon bowl looms

COACH’S CORNER: Time to tackle the six-again outbreak

COACH’S CORNER: Why it’s time for whingeing players and media to leave Michael Maguire alone

COACH’S CORNER: In the age of smartphones, no player is safe

COACH’S CORNER: Two tactical evolutions to look out for in 2026

The coaching tree: How 44 of the last 45 grand finals can be linked to seven coaches

“A huge regret”: Ryan Hoffman opens up on big career disappointment

The fab four: Why 2025 is a finals series for the ages

Evolution of the coach: How rugby league coaching has changed

NRL’s expansion gamble: Bold new dawn or 30 years too late?

A coaches view: Who can win the NRL premiership? And why the others won’t

Burnout, breakdown and broken bodies: The search for one per cent with diminishing returns

Recruited to fail: Why it’s time to recognise what a head coach actually does

When will Souths head North on the ladder?

A Titanic task: Has Hasler been a Des-aster or are there bigger issues?

Arrested development: How NSW NRL pathways are failing against Queensland

London calling: Why England can and can’t beat Australia in the Ashes

Exposing NSW’s attacking blues

Why the Broncos haven’t won an NRL Premiership for nearly two decades

Why Wayne Bennett is still an elite coach

Why Queensland were so poor: Part 2, the attack

Why Queensland were so poor: Part I

Over and out: Why the Panthers premiership dynasty is finished

The two-minute moments that decide who wins

Red Alert: Navigating life in the red zone

‘Good ball’ and why not all halves are treated as equals: PART I

Long Knights ahead: How Newcastle can fix their attack

The Dogs of Draw: Why the NRL’s scheduling is helping the Bulldogs this season

If the Wests Tigers want a Premiership, Lachie Galvin should stay in reserve grade

Was it a try or a miracle?

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