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The NRL finals series kicks off in a matter of days, but before we turn our attention to the competition's best eight teams, let's…
What did we learn from round 25 of the 2012 NRL Season? Here are the five big points, starting with the in-form Green Machine…
What did we learn from round 24 of the 2012 NRL Season? Here are the five big points, starting with two equally devastating one-point…
What did we learn from round 23 of the 2012 NRL Season? Here are the five big points, starting with the Rabbitohs and their…
What did we learn from round 22 of the 2012 NRL Season? Here are the five big points, starting with the Storm who seem…
What did we learn from round 21 of the 2012 NRL Season? Here are the five big points, starting with an attacking suggestion for…
What did we learn from round 20 of the 2012 NRL Season? Here are the five big points, starting with the finals-like game between…
What did we learn from round 19 of the 2012 NRL Season? Here are the five big points, starting with a plea for an…
I sat on the halfway line at Toyota Park on Monday night (with a Sharks fan to my left and a Roosters fan to…
What did we learn from round 18 of the 2012 NRL Season? Here are the five big talking points, starting with Bulldogs coach Des…
What did we learn from round 17 of the 2012 NRL Season? Here’s the five big points, starting with the shoulder charge. The NRL…
What did we learn from round 16 of the 2012 NRL Season? Here's the five big talking points from last round. The ‘separation' rule…
What did we learn from round 15 of the 2012 NRL season? Here's the five big points, starting with the Sharks halves pairing of…
What did we learn from round 13 of the 2012 NRL Season? Here's the five big points, starting with David Furner. The Raiders need…
What did we learn from round 11 of the 2012 NRL Season? Here's the five big points, starting with Benji Marshall. Benji proves he…
What did we learn from round ten of the 2012 NRL Season? Here's the five big points, starting with the Cronulla Sharks. The Sharks…
The early hours of Monday morning will spell the end of the 2011/12 English Premier League, and with seven teams still having it all…
Twelve months ago, Michael Clarke was nowhere near the public's first choice as Australia's next Test cricket captain. In the eyes of the public,…
The time has come for the newly formed Australian Rugby League Commission to get tough on National Rugby League clubs that are found to…
The beautiful game needs to embrace video technology. The atrocious penalty awarded to Brisbane Roar in the dying stages of the A-League grand final…
Matt, thanks for the feedback.
I don’t remember Thurston being at his best in the first part of 2012. Having moved from halfback to 5/8 he took a while to get going and I actually think Bowen has had a larger impact on the Cowboys attack this year than Thurston. Great player, but I just think that Reynolds has pipped him in 2012.
My 2012 NRL team of the season
Hi Myles, nice looking team, although we have quite a few different picks. Will be interesting to see the Dally M positions named tonight.
My 2012 NRL team of the season
Nice team Scott. Interesting bench. Not sure that G. Stewart has had that good a season, T Sims has plenty of potential but has been dogged by injury and I think Kasiano started the season on fire but has come back to the field in the last couple of months.
My 2012 NRL team of the season
Woods had a fantastic season, but he also doesn’t make it into my best starting 13 for 2012. Both Tamou and Burgess were beasts up front. What is your NRL team of the season Mick?
My 2012 NRL team of the season
Agree Mike. They have picked up Todd Lowrie, so that should definitely assist them in the defensive area that has been lacking this season.
Rugby League's 'Moneyball' players
There are 3 certainties for the end of year awards:
– Rookie of the Year: Adam Reynolds
– Fullback of the Year: Ben Barba
– Dally M: Ben Barba
Five things we learned from NRL round 23
Totally agree Stiffarm. I’m nearly getting sick of mentioning Barba each week – not sick of watching him though!
Five things we learned from NRL round 23
Fantastic article. I get frustrated by the way Channel 9 and Fox commentators just slip in the odds in football games and first try scorers etc like it’s a normal thing to be involved in. The NRL and other sports have to get tough and boycott all sports gambling adverts during games.
How sports gambling cost me
Eagle, DCE and Foran have been relatively disappointing this year, particularly when compared to 2011. I just thought that DCE really stepped it up when it mattered on Saturday night.
The Sharks v Panthers game may have not been for everyone but I loved the constant changing of the lead and the finish was hard to go past for drama.
Five things we learned from NRL round 21
Oikee, you had me until you mentioned the Pirates (I hope you are joking). A Perth Pirates team would be an absolute joke and an embarrassment for the NRL.
Monday night thriller kickstarted finals fever
I had similar concerns about the 18th man being used and abused by coaches, but I’m not sure that it’s fair for a player to be knocked out or injured illegally by a player from another team whether it’s in the 1st, 30th or 60th minutes.
If a player is injured from an incident that isn’t put on report (eg. doing his knee) I don’t feel as though that team should be allowed to swap him for the 18th man. There are enough interchanges to cover for that player.
For me, the 18th man should be used as a way of evening up the contest (17 on 17) that can be skewed because of a player taking out an opposing player.
Five things we learned from NRL round 19
Liquorbox, I think that your comment is far too simplistic. Shoulder charges or swinging arms will still exist even when players pass the ball at the line.
Five things we learned from NRL round 19
Good article, but Qld only play 3 games a year and that is against the same team each time. Qld’s team over the last 7 years has been great, but lets not pretend that NSW has had a strong team. Too hard to compare a Qld SOO team with a club team from any sport around the world, or even an international team for that matter who plays well and truly more than 3 games a year against different opposition.
Where do Maroons sit in sport's best-ever teams?
Big game! For me it’s all about the first 20 mins. NSW got blown away in the first quarter of the game in Game 3 last year and Qld are capable of doing the same again if Thurston and GI go nuts. If it’s even or NSW are in front after 20 mins they may get it done. The one thing I’m certain of is that there will be stink – both sets of teams are pretty toey! Can’t wait!
State of Origin 2012 Game 3: NSW vs QLD live scores, blog
Steve b, I’m just not sure why they would choose Anderson. His last job was years ago and it was a failure. Yes, his overall coaching record is very good but I’m not sure he is a necessary addition. The club definitely needs some changes in the off season, although one thing I’m really impressed with is their juniors this year – Sio, Blair, Ryan, Paulo, etc – who I believe have all resigned recently. Parra need to stop letting all of their juniors go, and resigning these players is definitely a step in the right direction.
Five things we learned from NRL round 17
Thanks The Barry. On your last point I just can’t see who is going to go on a run? Parra & Penrith are too far back to make the 8, and the Roosters & the Raiders just aren’t good enough. The Titans & Dragons just don’t score enough points in games to put teams away and they both have severely aging teams who are more likely to fall away as the season goes on, rather than pick up the pace. Maybe the Knights because they have won their last 2 games and their coach is none other than super coach Wayne Bennett? But 6 out of their last 8 games are against top 8 opposition (and another game is against the 9th placed Warriors) so I just can’t see them pulling it off….
Five things we learned from NRL round 17
Yep, he caught my eye in that game as well. The last 2 or 3 weeks he has been sensational.
Five things we learned from NRL round 13
I’ve got to disagree regarding Gallen and the Sharks. That guy is the heart and sole of your club. He gets through a mountain of work for the Sharks each and every week. Yes he loves NSW, but I can’t believe that you are saying that he doesn’t give his all for your club.
Five things we learned from NRL round 13
Haha, Parra’s rookies have been good, particularly when you consider how bad the Eels results have been. In saying that, the Hayne Plane looks like he is beginning to take off (and I’m not a Parra fan).
Five things we learned from NRL round 13
Reynolds has had a very good year. He has been very consistent behind one a very god pack of forwards and assisted in attack by a lethal Greg Inglis. Will be right up there with Hurrel and co.
Five things we learned from NRL round 13
A couple of weeks ago I commented on the maturity of Marshall and how his style of play has slowly changed this year. He is certainly controlling games better (particularly with his kicking game). Less flash and more consistency in 2012.
Five things we learned from NRL round 13
Matai is a grub and I can’t believe that he only receives one week for that tackle, especially given his prior record. He’s also a massive cheap shot merchant – if you look at most of his tackles he hits people from their blind spot. He’s a real tough guy until he cops a sore shoulder or bruised hand.
The NRL cannot afford any more Matai madness