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AJ watches far too much sport. When he's not watching it, he's reading about it. When he's not reading about it, he's writing about it and when he's not writing about it, he's talking about it on the podcast ‘A Sporting Discussion’. Rugby league has AJ's heart, but he loves to give space to the sports that the mainstream forgets - he’ll never rest until Australian baseball gets the coverage it deserves! He’s always game for a debate in the comments section or on twitter @AJMithen - but you’d best come prepared!
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Finally, after years of talk, false starts and fake news, we’re getting some concrete action on expanding the NRL.
It’s a Thursday night game worth getting excited about when the Sharks head to the nation’s capital to kick off Round 14.
Finally it’s here! Tonight we settle in to watch Game 1 of rugby league’s age-old battle between believer-ship and homeopathy.
The Sea Eagles travel to Panthers Stadium for the first Origin-impacted match of 2019.
Here it is. Kevin Walters Queensland team for State of Origin Game 1 in Brisbane. The changing of the Queensland guard is now complete.
It’s becoming clear that NRL teams have tested how far they could push things and they’ve now settled in. Slowing up play by giving away strategic back-to-back penalties is well and truly back in vogue.
The Eels play host to the spiralling Penrith at their new Bankwest Stadium as NRL Round 11 gets underway.
We shake off the Magic Round fairy dust and get back into the grind of NRL season 2019 in Melbourne as the Storm host Wests Tigers.
The NRL’s first ever Magic Round gets underway at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium this Thursday when the Gold Coast meets Cronulla.
The Brisbane Broncos return to the Thursday night stage when they head south to ANZ Stadium and meet the South Sydney Rabbitohs to kick off round eight action in the NRL.
The NRL is in a weird position lately; there’s a haze of positivity rolling over the game.
A huge NRL Round 6 Easter weekend gets underway with Cronulla welcoming Penrith to the Shire.
On Easter Monday, we get our first look at the new Western Sydney Stadium – sorry, ‘Bankwest’ Stadium – when Parramatta and the Wests Tigers play out a Round 6 game.
Round 5 NRL kicks off with a key match-up as the stuttering Brisbane Broncos welcome the Wests Tigers to Suncorp Stadium.
After betting big on himself, Valentine Holmes has won a shot at the NFL’s big time, signing a contract with the New York Jets.
It’s a brutal game, rugby league. A grinder that works away at the bodies of those who play, no matter what standard and no matter what grade.
The Sydney Cricket Ground hosts the first game of NRL Round 4 when the Sydney Roosters welcome the Brisbane Broncos.
Round 3 NRL kicks off with a desperate St George Illawarra heading north to Suncorp Stadium for a Thursday night battle with the Brisbane Broncos.
We’re not even one month into NRL season 2019 and already it’s almost impossible to watch or listen to a game without hearing about this year’s State of Origin series.
Got a lot of respect for Lawrence. He was a gun player who has copped some of the most brutal injuries. The amount of punishment his body has taken is just phenomenal.
Chris Lawrence is a great club man and a glutton for punishment
Penrith just announced that Kikau is OUT Baz… What’s the point of watching!?
Penrith Panthers vs Manly Sea Eagles: NRL Thursday night forecast
that new look tips table is wonderful!
The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 12
Good point Souvalis! He was when I drafted this though…
Surprised Granville missed again.
Queensland Maroons Origin 1 team: Expert reaction, every selection analysed
I haven’t seen anyone anywhere explain what this magical ‘flow’ is, Adam. But it’s more valuable than anything on earth…
Two simple ways to solve the NRL’s creeping penalty trend
I support the 5 minute bin Baz. But the amount of wasted time in games means it’d End up being about 90 seconds of ‘live’ play!
Two simple ways to solve the NRL’s creeping penalty trend
Hi Paul- my first thought was to just bin without hesitation, but that stops the game, gives the defence a breather and the chance to organise their 12 man goal line setup. At least resetting the tackle count lets a team take instant advantage of the position they’ve worked into. And like I say, if a player offends in that new set- they get marched.
Two simple ways to solve the NRL’s creeping penalty trend
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Ivan Cleary learning from Anthony Griffin’s mistakes by avoiding top four
Thank you kk. New bub was a healthy little girl. Sleep is for the weak!
Melbourne Storm vs Wests Tigers: Thursday night forecast
Further to this discussion: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/10/magic-round-delivers-five-times-what-clubs-normally-bank/
Stop the sooking and enjoy the weekend in Brisbane
Ah yes- for some reason I thought Gal became the most glorious loser in NRL history a couple of weeks ago. Gal has lost many more games than a lot of fellas actually get to play across their careers, so I’ll give him that.
Gold Coast Titans vs Cronulla Sharks: NRL Thursday night forecast
Hello Ethan! I’d like to introduce you to #sokkahtwitter…
Stop the sooking and enjoy the weekend in Brisbane
It’s definitely out there Mushi, started soon as the announcement was made and has been steadily around in the media and fan discussions. The good news is that is hasn’t been overwhelming like we’ve seen before.
Stop the sooking and enjoy the weekend in Brisbane
Nice one Matt! If Joey Leilua is fit he starts for me. And Cody Walker has to get in there somewhere.
The NSW Blues contenders
As a ‘husky’ gentleman, I have no qualms about a BYO cushion…
Stop the sooking and enjoy the weekend in Brisbane
Bang on Marty. The best place for a full event rehearsal.
Stop the sooking and enjoy the weekend in Brisbane
I’d love to be there. But I’d definitely need a cushion of some sort, yes.
Stop the sooking and enjoy the weekend in Brisbane
Did you actually read past that first line, Superspud?
Stop the sooking and enjoy the weekend in Brisbane
Hehehe thank god I lost that argument with myself
The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 6
Hi James – you make a fair point. But the appetite (and entitlement) for content has grown exponentially. In 2005 the NRL signed a six-year broadcast deal for $500 million, up 60% from the previous which was $300 mill(ish). Now it’s $1.2 billion and there’s no way Fox, nine or whoever is interested in the rights would countenance having another team join the competition but the same amount of games.
The NRL is expanding… to Brisbane!