Roar Pro About
A man of few words and fewer actions.
- Member Since:
- February 2012
- Based In:
- Canberra
- Favourite Sporting Team:
- Brisbane Broncos
- Favourite Sports:
- Motor,
Latest Articles
Warne-ing signs
6 Jan 2013Why hasn’t more been made of the disgraceful turn of events which occurred at the completion of the recent Big Bash League clash between the Brisbane Heat and the Melbourne Stars? Chasing 172 for victory, the Stars required an unlikely, but achievable, 28 runs for victory from their final 9 deliveries when, against all conventional [...]
A summer of love with Rabs and Gus
2 Nov 2012For sporting fans sceptical of the merits of horse racing and motorsport, this time of year is quieter than Billy Idol at an NRL Grand Final. It’s a time when many of us are left lamenting the need for ‘more power’ on the sporting landscape; a time when bizarre memories of Sydney winning the AFL [...]
NRL Grand Final is a punter's nightmare
27 Sep 2012Every time I’ve consulted my online sports betting account this week the panic has taken hold. Every time I’ve examined the odds, scrutinising the points start and exploring the variety of multi-bet options, my chest has tightened and my vision has gone fuzzy. Even now, writing about it, I’m beginning to sweat. Like an ANZAC [...]
ARLC to crack down on poor refereeing
4 Sep 2012The ARLC have continued their crusade against consistent rule interpretation for an entire season by this week instructing all referees to refer themselves directly to the judiciary each time they make an incorrect ruling. “This is about sending a message to referees that their mistakes will no longer be tolerated,” said an ARLC official. “Referees [...]
Ghost Crayfish's foolhardy finals predictions
4 Sep 2012The regular season is over. The Warriors flopped and the Tigers continued to underachieve under the guidance of the most over-rated coach in the game. The Knights struggled so much that Willie Mason genuinely stood out as one of their best and most committed players. It’s been a strange year in the NRL and now, [...]
I am a product of Channel Nine's Olympics coverage
2 Aug 2012Once upon a time I thought the Olympics was essentially a fortnight-long showcase of good-looking people excelling at obscure exercise techniques. I never had anything against participants or fans; I just knew it wasn’t for me. I struggled to grasp how these activities could rise from such mainstream insignificance to the level of Extreme National [...]
THE ROAR ON