Nick Campton
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Writing man for ABC Sport. The Harry "Jersey" Flegg of Aurora Ball. Camden's own. Co-host of Boom Rookies. Don’t believe the hype. Views are my own. Play well.
(Does the sign of the cross) A pint, a meat tray and a Raiders win
August 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
(Does the sign of the cross) A pint, a meat tray and a Raiders win
Co-byline on this one to "The Demons Inside My Head" www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
How the Blues beat themselves to keep the Origin series alive
With the Origin series at their mercy, New South Wales could not get out of their own way on one of the most frustrating nights in the state's history.
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June 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Co-byline on this one to "The Demons Inside My Head" www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
Wrote about Nathan Cleary and Origin, just for a change www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
The many State of Origin lives of Nathan Cleary
Nathan Cleary has quietly become one of New South Wales' longest-serving current State of Origin players and the Blues halfback could be on the brink of a new era in interstate football.
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June 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Wrote about Nathan Cleary and Origin, just for a change www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
Payne Haas is mighty www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
How power and precision helped Payne Haas bend Origin to his will
Payne Haas was already counted as one of the best players in rugby league but his performance in Origin I was proof of the full breadth of the New South Wales prop's greatness.
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May 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Payne Haas is mighty www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
A merry Origin day to us all. Wrote about ‘95. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
'We get brainwashed': The miracle win underpinning Queensland Origin cult
It has been three decades since Paul Vautin's miracle Maroons pulled off the greatest upset in State of Origin history, and the story of Queensland's unlikeliest heroes shows no signs of slowing down.
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May 28, 2025 at 12:20 AM
A merry Origin day to us all. Wrote about ‘95. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Went up to North Sydney Oval to have a think about the past and the future of the Bears www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
As North Sydney Oval stands eternal, the Bears live between past and future
North Sydney Oval kept the spirit of the Bears alive during their darkest hours. But what role can the famous old ground play in the foundation club's resurrection in Perth?
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May 23, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Went up to North Sydney Oval to have a think about the past and the future of the Bears www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Robert Toia will break a record that's stood since the first ever Origin game and become the least-experienced starting player in State of Origin history on Wednesday night. Absolutely wild. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Rookie to break record that has stood since first Origin match
Lining up in the centres for Queensland after just 10 NRL matches, Robert Toia will break an Origin record that has stood for almost 50 years.
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May 21, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Robert Toia will break a record that's stood since the first ever Origin game and become the least-experienced starting player in State of Origin history on Wednesday night. Absolutely wild. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
The Blues went shitkicking www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
How the Blues bashed their way to State of Origin redemption
New South Wales bashed, belted and bullied their way to a comprehensive State of Origin win that proved the Blues have learnt the best lessons from their series collapse 12 months ago.
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May 15, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The Blues went shitkicking www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Tim Smith still holds the NRL’s season try assist record, but his story is much bigger than one great season. Loved writing this.
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Magic and mayhem: How Tim Smith has found solace in the simple things
He set an NRL record in his debut year that might never be broken, but 20 years after his incredible rookie season, Tim Smith knows the long game is more important.
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May 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Tim Smith still holds the NRL’s season try assist record, but his story is much bigger than one great season. Loved writing this.
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Stand aside, here come the mighty Bears www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
'I never gave up hope': Bears faithful joyous as NRL return confirmed
It will be in a new city under a new name, but the Bears' return to the NRL is a just reward for the diehard fans who kept the red and black colours alive during a period in the wilderness.
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May 8, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Stand aside, here come the mighty Bears www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Proud to announce the return of a special Magic Round offer - if you buy me a beer, we’ll have a yarn about the 90s/00s NRL player of your choice. Put a Fourex in my hand and you’ll get a Bill Peden conversation, that’s the Nick Campton guarantee
May 1, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Proud to announce the return of a special Magic Round offer - if you buy me a beer, we’ll have a yarn about the 90s/00s NRL player of your choice. Put a Fourex in my hand and you’ll get a Bill Peden conversation, that’s the Nick Campton guarantee
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Wrote about Joseph "Joe" Tapine www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Ahead of his 200th game for Canberra, the rise of Joseph Tapine was worth the wait and the weight
From the day he arrived at the Raiders, Joseph Tapine's talents were obvious. But there was one change that set him on the path to becoming one of the best forwards in rugby league ahead of his 200th ...
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May 1, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Wrote about Joseph "Joe" Tapine www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Wrote about Joseph "Joe" Tapine www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Ahead of his 200th game for Canberra, the rise of Joseph Tapine was worth the wait and the weight
From the day he arrived at the Raiders, Joseph Tapine's talents were obvious. But there was one change that set him on the path to becoming one of the best forwards in rugby league ahead of his 200th ...
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May 1, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Wrote about Joseph "Joe" Tapine www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
The Blues going with a weird halves combo after a series defeat? That's Origin baby!
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April 29, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The Blues going with a weird halves combo after a series defeat? That's Origin baby!
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Raiders win into Leichhardt is a little slice of heaven
April 27, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Raiders win into Leichhardt is a little slice of heaven
Get down here if you have the time
April 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Get down here if you have the time
Lachlan Galvin's chances of playing five-eighth for City Origin this season have taken a hit in the last 24 hours
April 15, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Lachlan Galvin's chances of playing five-eighth for City Origin this season have taken a hit in the last 24 hours
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Wrote about the Wahs. With only 30 NRL games under his belt Luke Metcalf's got a big Warriors halfback legacy to live up to, but his confidence and willingness to aim high is really striking. Been quite impressed. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
New Warriors halfback Metcalf is learning to carry the weight of a nation
The halfback of the New Zealand Warriors plays with an entire nation on his shoulders and Luke Metcalf won't shy away from carrying the weight.
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April 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Wrote about the Wahs. With only 30 NRL games under his belt Luke Metcalf's got a big Warriors halfback legacy to live up to, but his confidence and willingness to aim high is really striking. Been quite impressed. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
Wrote about the Wahs. With only 30 NRL games under his belt Luke Metcalf's got a big Warriors halfback legacy to live up to, but his confidence and willingness to aim high is really striking. Been quite impressed. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
New Warriors halfback Metcalf is learning to carry the weight of a nation
The halfback of the New Zealand Warriors plays with an entire nation on his shoulders and Luke Metcalf won't shy away from carrying the weight.
www.abc.net.au
April 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Wrote about the Wahs. With only 30 NRL games under his belt Luke Metcalf's got a big Warriors halfback legacy to live up to, but his confidence and willingness to aim high is really striking. Been quite impressed. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
To paraphrase a great man….“Penrith, what’s doing?” www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
Penrith's losing streak has them in uncharted waters
The Panthers have won so much and so often that their shock loss to North Queensland on Friday pitches the defending premiers further into the unknown.
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April 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
To paraphrase a great man….“Penrith, what’s doing?” www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
I am never going to die
April 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I am never going to die
Thought Saturday was proof some of Gutherson's best qualities are already showing at Saints. He's not the sort that needs extra motivation, but the game against Parra will be a big one www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Same motivation to win burns in Gutherson ahead of face-off with Parramatta
As Parramatta's former king plans to return to the court he once ruled, Clint Gutherson is showing the Dragons a new way to live the only way he knows how.
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March 31, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Thought Saturday was proof some of Gutherson's best qualities are already showing at Saints. He's not the sort that needs extra motivation, but the game against Parra will be a big one www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
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Only thing that shocked me more than Tom Jenkins playing fullback last week was how well he did. Penrith's had a lot of unlikely success stories since their run started, given Jenkins started the pre-season with a Ron Massey Cup side he might be the best www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Inside the remarkable rise of Tom Jenkins, Penrith's most unlikely success story
When Tom Jenkins came back to Penrith, he was on the NRL scrap heap and had no promises or guarantees. Now, after an unlikely return in an unlikely position, he's making up for lost time.
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March 26, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Only thing that shocked me more than Tom Jenkins playing fullback last week was how well he did. Penrith's had a lot of unlikely success stories since their run started, given Jenkins started the pre-season with a Ron Massey Cup side he might be the best www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Only thing that shocked me more than Tom Jenkins playing fullback last week was how well he did. Penrith's had a lot of unlikely success stories since their run started, given Jenkins started the pre-season with a Ron Massey Cup side he might be the best www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Inside the remarkable rise of Tom Jenkins, Penrith's most unlikely success story
When Tom Jenkins came back to Penrith, he was on the NRL scrap heap and had no promises or guarantees. Now, after an unlikely return in an unlikely position, he's making up for lost time.
www.abc.net.au
March 26, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Only thing that shocked me more than Tom Jenkins playing fullback last week was how well he did. Penrith's had a lot of unlikely success stories since their run started, given Jenkins started the pre-season with a Ron Massey Cup side he might be the best www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...