Columnist About
Gary “Wiz” Freeman is one of the great halfbacks in New Zealand rugby league history. Now an outspoken and popular media personality, he joined TheRoar.com.au in April 2012 as an expert rugby league columnist.
- Member Since:
- April 2012
- Favourite Sports:
- League,
Latest Articles
WIZ: My exclusive interview with Laurie Daley
1 day agoI was lucky enough to get an exclusive chat with Blues coach Laurie Daley this week and I’ve got some interesting stuff to deliver after our fascinating talk. I found Lozza incredibly calm, yet focussed, coming into the biggest two months of his coaching life and I came away confident he will be the man [...]
WIZ: Ferguson a must pick as Blues centre
17 May 2013I saw a display last weekend that made me think the NSW Origin team I picked on The Roar was not as good as it could be. Blake Ferguson, the Canberra Raiders’ man-of-the-moment, was an absolute sensation against Newcastle and looks to be well on the way to winning his first Blues jumper. Your trusty [...]
WIZ: Blues must gamble on T-Rex for Origin I
10 May 2013With the year’s first State of Origin teams announced in just over two weeks, I thought I’d have a crack at playing selector. Naturally, the Queensland team was fairly easy to pick; when you win seven series straight, you don’t need to change very much. Your big guns are identified and you just know they [...]
WIZ: Rabbitohs are the real deal at last
3 May 2013South Sydney are learning their lessons well. Two weeks ago they hosted the title yardstick Melbourne Storm and came away without the points, despite playing well enough to win that contest. It was a big occasion match and, yet again, the Bunnies finished second. Coach Michael Maguire knew something extra was needed if his team [...]
WIZ: Dave Smith, U20s Cup needs an overhaul
26 Apr 2013Now that NRL supremo David Smith has his new admin team in place, there’s one aspect of the game I feel needs urgent scrutiny. I am referring to the Under 20s competition – known due to sponsorship as the Holden Cup – which should be overhauled to provide a better and more sensible pathway for [...]
WIZ: Kiwis will upset the Aussies - again!
19 Apr 2013There is a rugby league Test match on tonight and honestly, I think my beloved Kiwis can win. This game means more to my countrymen than many of you Roarers know, and I’m confident we will beat the Aussies and throw a spanner in your World Cup works. I have heard in my travels this [...]
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