Roar Rookie About
Andrew Griffits is a journalist and social networker.
- Member Since:
- December 2012
- Based In:
- Sydney
- Favourite Sporting Team:
- Chelsea FC and Newcastle United Jets (Football); NSW Waratahs (Rugby); Artemis Racing (America's Cup)
- Favourite Sports:
- Rugby, Football, Cricket, Tennis,
Latest Articles
Lotus hopeful new car can deliver
30 Jan 2013Earlier this week Lotus became the first Formula One team to launch its new car for the 2013 season. The new E21 will be closely scrutinised by Lotus’ rivals who know, that if the British-based French team have built a fast car, it may well challenge for the driver’s and constructors titles. 2012 was an [...]
FA Cup is a modern football paradox
29 Jan 2013The FA Cup was once the showpiece of English football. However, in recent years it has become the trophy every top-flight club craves, yet none seems to want to fight for. This paradox has been exposed in recent days following the poor performances of Premier League teams in the fourth round. Liverpool, Aston Villa, Norwich [...]
Chelsea fans must tell Abramovich to butt out
25 Jan 2013In the past decade, Roman Abramovich has delivered Chelsea FC fans glory with one hand, yet has slapped them in the face with the other. The billions poured into the London club by the Russian oligarch owner have come at a price. Abramovich controls the purse strings, so he controls the team. Yet Abramovich has [...]
A-League transfer policy plays rich against poor
9 Jan 2013The A-League transfer market will open on January 14, a fortnight after Europe and most of the Asian leagues. Sydney FC coach Frank Farina has criticised this unusual timing in the wake of signing forward Joel Griffiths from Shanghai Shenhua. Griffiths, 33, will not be eligible to play for the Sky Blues until the Australian [...]
Handy man Suarez strikes again
8 Jan 2013Liverpool’s Luis Suarez is again courting controversy after using his hand to assist in scoring what proved to be the match winner in his side’s FA Cup clash with non-league side Mansfield Town. The conference side put in an impressively resilient display but were unable to overcome the Premier League side losing their third-round tie [...]
Chelsea must abandon over 30s policy
2 Jan 2013Frank Lampard, Chelsea FC’s veteran midfielder, could be the latest casualty of an abominable club policy of disposing of players over 30-years-old. Lampard could join the likes of Nicholas Anelka, Alex, Ricardo Carvalho and Champions League hero Didier Drogba, who were shipped out of Stamford Bridge in the past two seasons. This unfortunate policy is [...]
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