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AJ Mithen is a sportswriter, co-host of the podcast ‘A Sporting Discussion’ and regular guest on radio ABC Central Victoria and RRR FM. He loves to give space to the sporting stories the mainstream forgets - and he’ll never rest until Australian baseball gets the coverage it deserves. He’s always up for a chat on Twitter @AJMithen.
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It may not have been a hotbed of upsets and drama, but the weekend’s rugby league still gave us plenty to get stuck into.…
A lot going on in NRL round five. Injuries, suspensions, great performances and some, let's say, less than energetic efforts. Let’s have a look…
We’ve reached the end* of round four which as you know, means we’ve seen enough to be able to look at teams and feel…
Three weeks of NRL season 2024 are in the bank and there’s no shortage of stories starting to take shape. Let’s have a look…
We had some fantastic games in round two, with two of the great NRL thefts in Townsville and Melbourne. Let’s dig into your round…
Some teams looked great, others were trash, others enigmatic… Let's take a moment and look back on the NRL’s first completed round for season…
We return! Season 2024 is upon us and not before time. A fantastic start to things over in the US of A and plenty…
Penrith chase some history while Brisbane look to squeeze their way around or through that Panther wall of defence. Who ya got? Here come…
The regular season top four remained the final top four as we head to our 2023 Grand Final qualifiers. The eye test says we…
It’s carnage in the NRL medical rooms as teams look for enough fit players to keep their season alive. Here come your midweek talking…
Finals, baby! Home to the deserved and undeserved alike. Where miracles happen, contenders unleash and pretenders get moved out of the way fast. Here…
We arrive at the final round of the regular season. Some clubs will fight tooth and nail to stay alive, other clubs are mentally…
Into the last fortnight for NRL season 2023. Here come your NRL midweek talking points. CNK needed to be punished, for the good of…
Time is running out for teams with premiership designs to get themselves into the best position for a deep postseason run, but for several…
One month remains in the NRL regular season and it’s shoulder to shoulder for the best placings. Here come your NRL preview talking points.…
Five games to go and plenty to play for up and down the ladder. Who will hang on in round 23? here come your…
Being able to crush a poorer opponent is starting to matter as we approach the business end of the season. Can your team keep…
State of Origin is in the rearview mirror and it’s time to get back to the actual point of an NRL season, making the…
How the Queensland players fared in game three at Accor Stadium.
Finally, the last weekend of club football affected by State of Origin… barring any long-term injuries to key players from Wednesday night. Here come…
For the record, Fox NRL gave Tapine 272m & 113 post contact compared to the NRL dot com’s 303/134. Make sense of that…
NRL Round 6 Talking Points: Concussion sub needs a fix, learning about 'disruption', why does everyone hate Gutho?
Why not?
NRL Round 6 Talking Points: Concussion sub needs a fix, learning about 'disruption', why does everyone hate Gutho?
Yeah I was torn about the first one on Flanagan Barry. That looked more like ‘big fella tackling little fella’ to me. The Lomax one though? Sheesh.
NRL Round 6 Talking Points: Concussion sub needs a fix, learning about 'disruption', why does everyone hate Gutho?
For the record it has been FREEZING and hosing rain all day in Melbourne
The Roar's NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 6 - battle for Brisbane, Roosters written off, will Demetriou survive?
Stop it, Geoff 😂
NRL Round 5 Talking Points: For a few clubs it’s getting late early, Jennings shouldn't be in league let alone celebrated
Apologies Andrew – wasn’t going after you, more making a general statement cos I spend too much time on twitter!
NRL Round 5 Talking Points: For a few clubs it’s getting late early, Jennings shouldn't be in league let alone celebrated
This, Geoff – Badger’s bunker calls are specifically explained to the rules and almost always correct. Lots of folks either don’t know the rules properly or just don’t like a female referee, sadly.
NRL Round 5 Talking Points: For a few clubs it’s getting late early, Jennings shouldn't be in league let alone celebrated
Great call andrew.
NRL Round 5 Talking Points: For a few clubs it’s getting late early, Jennings shouldn't be in league let alone celebrated
I was THIS close, Tetley
The Roar's NRL expert tips and predictions, Round 5: Tigers on the hunt for hat-trick, Souths face tough test, Storm rising
Nice one Avry. Fisher is a disgrace, but like most owners all he sees is cash…
Heading for a sad ending: The pending departure of the Athletics in Oakland is a black mark for Major League Baseball
I can’t agree with your second point Panther – these late tries are more the winning team being less interested in defence.
NRL Round 4 Talking Points: A month is done - let’s make some hard calls
Savage has played 27 first grade games across 3 seasons broken up by injury. He’s still learning how it all works, like heaps of young fellas across the comp.
NRL Round 4 Talking Points: A month is done - let’s make some hard calls
Fair comment Andy- but I’m right 😛
NRL Round 4 Talking Points: A month is done - let’s make some hard calls
Agree 100% on the reporting pomoz. But until we all stop clicking & sharing it…
NRL Round 4 Talking Points: A month is done - let’s make some hard calls
Many people forget this, Lizard. Good point
NRL Round 4 Talking Points: A month is done - let’s make some hard calls
They’re a young team doing young things Steve- but they better get some of the horror errors out of their game or it’s bad times ahead
NRL Round 4 Talking Points: A month is done - let’s make some hard calls
Nathan Brown actually has a decent rep as an assistant coach Andrew, much like David Furner. It might not have worked out in the head spot but they’re both highly regarded in coaching setups.
NRL Round 4 Talking Points: A month is done - let’s make some hard calls
I’ve really gone out on a limb saying the Melbourne storm will play finals. Only the brave, Duncan!
NRL Round 4 Talking Points: A month is done - let’s make some hard calls
That struck me too. Another reason to be quiet….
NRL Round 4 Talking Points: A month is done - let’s make some hard calls
Didn’t mean to single out as a bad thing Horses, just a question I’ve got. Might have phrased it better but I was stuffed with chocolate and rabbit…
NRL Round 4 Talking Points: A month is done - let’s make some hard calls
Tip of a huge cowboy hat to you as well Tony 😂
NRL Round 4 Talking Points: A month is done - let’s make some hard calls
Nice one Tony – Canberra’s Josh Papalii is on 285 too, so he might get there later this year.
The NRL's 300-game club is hard to get into, but those who have made it definitely deserve the accolades
17,249 was the reported Tony – sold out
NRL Round 3 Talking Points: Blowouts, bad bunnies, and bunker babies are back
Very close second for me. Much as I’d love to I can’t give Canberra game of the week every week 😂
NRL Round 3 Talking Points: Blowouts, bad bunnies, and bunker babies are back
I didn’t like how Hosking was treated as well Pedro. No good.
NRL Round 6 Talking Points: Concussion sub needs a fix, learning about 'disruption', why does everyone hate Gutho?