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Pumped after the end of Round 1, I decided to watch the first episode of the Dolphins show on Stan. This was despite not…
Sonny Bill Williams has written a book, and I’m looking forward to reading it when it comes out on October 13. It promises to…
I’m curious as to why there aren’t more current and potential future NRL halfbacks booking in a pitch session phone call with Ricky Stuart.…
The scene: Ricky Stuart is at the end of his rope, another season of over-promise and under-deliver for the Raiders. Cut to Ricky at…
Watching the coverage of the Wests Tigers-Dragons game, I noticed the hair colour, hair cut and facial hair of the young debutant almost immediately.…
The NRL contract for the Bunker is soon to be up for review. Reportedly worth $2 million a year, since being introduced, hardly a…
I’m interested in the many theories about rugby league's future, and if the NRL's plan is for a team in Perth and second sides…
You may have noticed some of your friends and colleagues starting to get on one of the following NRL trains, and people who were…
Once upon a time. That's the usual start a fairytale. “Who is going to win the NRL premiership in 2018?” That can start a…
Finally, the NRL is back. I love watching rugby league, it is a shared experience that brings people together, and it gives me something…
There is a mythology to rugby league, and it is built through the annual narrative of the NRL Finals series. Last year, the Cowboys…
I know I am in the minority of NSW fans condemning the actions of Paul Gallen as unacceptable. But that's the problem. Maroons coach…
State of Origin is almost here. Mate against mate, state against state. Time to chill a few beers, buy some Puffy Dogs (to be…
Sometimes I need to turn my brain off. I think too much and most of this thinking is non-productive to the point of being…
As a massive fan of rugby league, there are things I would like to see improved. I've cut my list down to six. 1.…
I was at the service station this morning and I saw the display of 2013 Rugby League ‘Footy Cards'. And then I saw the…
On Thursday and Friday people asked me what I was up to on the weekend. My answer: “I'm going to the Brumbies!” The next…
I was riding to work today and I saw a sign that said: “Swimming Carnival!” Swimming carnivals for me were about sitting around with…
The current drugs in sports crisis is crazy. Actually, I won't say “sport” like its all sport and all professional athletes. It's primarily AFL/NRL…
A friend asked me yesterday: “What's your saddest memory?” Without really thinking about it I said: “September 24, 1989.” To understand why, you need…
We should write a “what we think is in there” article. 😂
Dawn is breaking and the Dolphins have arrived
Let me know what you think. I thought the recruitment stuff was interesting and Wayne is an interesting character study for sure.
Dawn is breaking and the Dolphins have arrived
The gold was about the beaches and the gold of the trophies and success they are chasing. It was all the things designers say that I just nod at. 😂
Dawn is breaking and the Dolphins have arrived
No, but the show spends time separately on the choosing of the colours and logo style and think they used the term “brand story”, I wasn’t trying to be reductionist. 🙂
Dawn is breaking and the Dolphins have arrived
Very keen to know what you think signing Jamal means for those coming through and the rest of the team.
Greatness awaits the halfback who embarks on the hero’s journey to Canberra
Thoughts on Jamal Fogarty?
Greatness awaits the halfback who embarks on the hero’s journey to Canberra
Keen to know how you think Fogarty will go and what you think that will mean for the young guys on the cusp and other player movements.
Greatness awaits the halfback who embarks on the hero’s journey to Canberra
How does JF fit your bill?
Greatness awaits the halfback who embarks on the hero’s journey to Canberra
Jamal Fogarty it is.
Greatness awaits the halfback who embarks on the hero’s journey to Canberra
So, now you know…thoughts?
Greatness awaits the halfback who embarks on the hero’s journey to Canberra
Agree. Am just a bad writer sometimes. I think I meant that those in that bracket experience less harsh consequences, but happy to admit that just be my incorrect perception too. In my mind rich people have better lawyers and media teams that the average person getting busted in and around the process.
I guess I was angling more for a: ‘these are things we have known about for a long time’, and it’s taken a long time for Sonny Bill to be able to discuss it. We know the negative consequence on society more broadly but potentially aren’t doing all we could have been since the Sonny Bill era and earlier to support player welfare, more positively away from excess, toward more of a “time to shine, time to save, time to capitalise” – because this is condensed earning period – and as an asset you want to minimise risk to dollar value attached to you and maximise time spent at maximum value and anything connected to white substances don’t help with either of those things in NRL player market. Player welfare and wellbeing and support is not something I ever expect to be perfect but always open to criticism and to be improved upon. I was hoping it was clear that I don’t think things on the ground has improved much consumption, lifestyle and behaviour wise. Even if it’s on par with other groups they are getting propped up and sucked in by a culture with harsh consequences for others in the supply chain.
I think Sonny Bill was a great player, and for him to walk away from that was a brave choice for a young man. Not many people get to be that good at one thing and have it generate income like he could doing it. It’s a hard choice and has some important lessons for others and I’m glad Sonny is reflecting on his experiences. We should also reflect on how we support the development of something he is generating (football and behaviours) that become something he has to escape from, leave the whole game and get completely away. I don’t know – I’m interested to see what he thinks and says about the topic when it comes out.
But I agree with what you said, just trying to explain my bad writing with some more bad writing. 🙂 thanks for reading!
Why I'll be buying Sonny Bill's book
I’d like him to find his feet and succeed, would certainly be a good story if he was “the one”.
Greatness awaits the halfback who embarks on the hero’s journey to Canberra
Ricky sure did have a great passing and kicking game. I still can’t believe how accurate and far some of his passes were.
Helped having Meninga, Daley and Chicka on the end of them too I guess.
Greatness awaits the halfback who embarks on the hero’s journey to Canberra
It seemed to help Mitchell Moses’ confidence and focus knowing he had an Immortal giving him advice and guidance, but I could be wrong.
Greatness awaits the halfback who embarks on the hero’s journey to Canberra
Agree about people who are good at something aren’t always best at imparting knowledge to others, guess I am being slightly optimistic that playmakers who are feeling a bit flat, out of sorts or needing a change couldn’t buy into the idea of slotting in behind the forward pack and working with CNK and Wighton and co to work a bit of magic.
Greatness awaits the halfback who embarks on the hero’s journey to Canberra
Maybe they should call the Tumut Blues or Gundagai Tigers and see who is on the books? 🙂
Greatness awaits the halfback who embarks on the hero’s journey to Canberra
It will certainly make the jump a massive one for young playmakers to step onto the stage under the scrutiny and pressure.
I know lots of people are struggling to stay positive and upbeat during the lockdowns and pandemics, being a young NRL prospect in these times it would be hard to stay focused and disciplined to be ready when called up, that’s for certain. Hope all clubs are looking after them as best they can.
Greatness awaits the halfback who embarks on the hero’s journey to Canberra
Would be mixed feelings to see Mitchell Pearce help the team who ruined his Dad’s fairy tale ending in 1989 to win another competition, but he could be a good fit.
Greatness awaits the halfback who embarks on the hero’s journey to Canberra
It is a tough shift to come all the way from the UK. Maybe the Raiders should look towards Cootmundra, Junee, Grong Grong, Matong, The Rock, Yerong Creek and other cool sounding places for a future star? 🙂
Greatness awaits the halfback who embarks on the hero’s journey to Canberra
It’s been funny, lots of Tigers fans were suggesting Luke would be good for the Raiders to take today.
Greatness awaits the halfback who embarks on the hero’s journey to Canberra
Yeah, it is a unique skill set. Ideally, who do you think would be best fit?
Greatness awaits the halfback who embarks on the hero’s journey to Canberra
Winning games can change perceptions quickly. They almost won the competition, and then something shifted – can be hard to unpack all the factors.
Greatness awaits the halfback who embarks on the hero’s journey to Canberra
It’s part of why I wrote this too – I’m shocked that Luke or Ash haven’t tried to pitch for the gig…and if you don’t ask…
Greatness awaits the halfback who embarks on the hero’s journey to Canberra
I’ve heard great things too about Schneider, and we all know heroes can come from anywhere. ????
Greatness awaits the halfback who embarks on the hero’s journey to Canberra
They would definitely put a DVD boxed set out if that happened. 😂
Dawn is breaking and the Dolphins have arrived