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AJ Mithen is a sportswriter, co-host of the podcast ‘A Sporting Discussion’ and regular guest on radio ABC Central Victoria and RRR FM. He loves to give space to the sporting stories the mainstream forgets - and he’ll never rest until Australian baseball gets the coverage it deserves. He’s always up for a chat on Twitter @AJMithen.
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It may not have been a hotbed of upsets and drama, but the weekend’s rugby league still gave us plenty to get stuck into.…
A lot going on in NRL round five. Injuries, suspensions, great performances and some, let's say, less than energetic efforts. Let’s have a look…
We’ve reached the end* of round four which as you know, means we’ve seen enough to be able to look at teams and feel…
Three weeks of NRL season 2024 are in the bank and there’s no shortage of stories starting to take shape. Let’s have a look…
We had some fantastic games in round two, with two of the great NRL thefts in Townsville and Melbourne. Let’s dig into your round…
Some teams looked great, others were trash, others enigmatic… Let's take a moment and look back on the NRL’s first completed round for season…
We return! Season 2024 is upon us and not before time. A fantastic start to things over in the US of A and plenty…
Penrith chase some history while Brisbane look to squeeze their way around or through that Panther wall of defence. Who ya got? Here come…
The regular season top four remained the final top four as we head to our 2023 Grand Final qualifiers. The eye test says we…
It’s carnage in the NRL medical rooms as teams look for enough fit players to keep their season alive. Here come your midweek talking…
Finals, baby! Home to the deserved and undeserved alike. Where miracles happen, contenders unleash and pretenders get moved out of the way fast. Here…
We arrive at the final round of the regular season. Some clubs will fight tooth and nail to stay alive, other clubs are mentally…
Into the last fortnight for NRL season 2023. Here come your NRL midweek talking points. CNK needed to be punished, for the good of…
Time is running out for teams with premiership designs to get themselves into the best position for a deep postseason run, but for several…
One month remains in the NRL regular season and it’s shoulder to shoulder for the best placings. Here come your NRL preview talking points.…
Five games to go and plenty to play for up and down the ladder. Who will hang on in round 23? here come your…
Being able to crush a poorer opponent is starting to matter as we approach the business end of the season. Can your team keep…
State of Origin is in the rearview mirror and it’s time to get back to the actual point of an NRL season, making the…
How the Queensland players fared in game three at Accor Stadium.
Finally, the last weekend of club football affected by State of Origin… barring any long-term injuries to key players from Wednesday night. Here come…
Size in defence is my no Savage theory Geoff. Pushed and carried around too easily. Doesn’t jive with how Rick likes to do things
NRL week 27 preview talking points: Although we've come to the end of the road… still, I can't let go
I’m on the shorter season bus Andrew
NRL week 27 preview talking points: Although we've come to the end of the road… still, I can't let go
The Bear is phenomenal television. Phenomenal.
NRL week 27 preview talking points: Although we've come to the end of the road… still, I can't let go
All depends on the Cowboys game Geoff, but in any case Canberra’s up against it. If Rick was planning on changing the structure and attack patterns maybe it’s to get some practice in for 2024, cos it’s waaay too late now.
NRL week 27 preview talking points: Although we've come to the end of the road… still, I can't let go
This is harsh, yet startlingly accurate
NRL week 27 preview talking points: Although we've come to the end of the road… still, I can't let go
He’s doin what he can in an APPALLING team Rellum!
NRL week 27 preview talking points: Although we've come to the end of the road… still, I can't let go
Enjoyed season 3 immensely!
NRL week 27 preview talking points: Although we've come to the end of the road… still, I can't let go
It’s an interesting thought Baz. I’m actually on the side of a week off before the grand final, that’s the most important game of the year and build up would be something…
NRL week 27 preview talking points: Although we've come to the end of the road… still, I can't let go
Bless you, PKLC
NRL week 27 preview talking points: Although we've come to the end of the road… still, I can't let go
Good stuff Sam, welcome!
FIBA World Cup preview: Can the Boomers open their account against Lauri Markkanen's Finland?
It couldn’t be simpler!
NRL week 26 preview talking points: CNK gets lucky, it’s miracle time for Eels and do you really like what you do for a living?
Pretty harsh take here Panthers. Watch the interview, TPJ lays it all out.
NRL week 26 preview talking points: CNK gets lucky, it’s miracle time for Eels and do you really like what you do for a living?
you can bank on Eels fans working their way through all of the mathematical and scientific methods 😂
NRL week 26 preview talking points: CNK gets lucky, it’s miracle time for Eels and do you really like what you do for a living?
I know what you’re talking about and yes – he absolutely did 😂
NRL week 26 preview talking points: CNK gets lucky, it’s miracle time for Eels and do you really like what you do for a living?
Mathematically possible is still possible Baz! 😛
NRL week 26 preview talking points: CNK gets lucky, it’s miracle time for Eels and do you really like what you do for a living?
Unfortunately the moment has passed B Mac… I’ll try to one up it next week 😂
NRL round 25 midweek talking points: The weaker clubs get picked off, but a bye can save the day
Sad but true BG, but it’s also our faults for clicking on it all!
Round 24 Preview Talking Points: Does NRL care about WA? no love for O’Brien, whopping bans and Nine's secret Saturdays
Nathan Cleary got 5 for a spear tackle in 2022, Karl Lawton got 4 (with a guilty plea bringing it down from 5). That’s 20% of the season compared to Cherrington being sent off for a half then missing four more, exactly half a season. Again – not defending the tackle but it’s a quirk cos the season is so short that NRLW suspensions hit harder than they do in the men’s comp, same deal in the AFL/AFLW.
Round 24 Preview Talking Points: Does NRL care about WA? no love for O’Brien, whopping bans and Nine's secret Saturdays
The answer is in your first post, and it’s self interest
Round 24 Preview Talking Points: Does NRL care about WA? no love for O’Brien, whopping bans and Nine's secret Saturdays
Literally every other Australia sporting competition, large and small, has a Perth club and can manage the logistics. Even the Australian Baseball League, whose budget is basically a collection of coloured pegs and playdough, can manage it. So I’m not gonna hear this argument for one of the country’s richest codes.
Round 24 Preview Talking Points: Does NRL care about WA? no love for O’Brien, whopping bans and Nine's secret Saturdays
Might have changed in the interim, but last time I looked into it the WA local League scene was markedly bigger than the Victorian one.
Round 24 Preview Talking Points: Does NRL care about WA? no love for O’Brien, whopping bans and Nine's secret Saturdays
exactly. The NRL should have been there the instant the Western Force got canned by Super Rugby for the first time.
Round 24 Preview Talking Points: Does NRL care about WA? no love for O’Brien, whopping bans and Nine's secret Saturdays
That’s right Nick, under the TV deal they show the last five rounds’ worth of Saturday games. Just seems weird to me they accompany that with absolutely zero promotion…
Round 24 Preview Talking Points: Does NRL care about WA? no love for O’Brien, whopping bans and Nine's secret Saturdays
Agree 100%. The St Louis call team embarrassed themselves with that garbage.
Baseball, you can be a cool sport, but sometimes you can be beyond ridiculous
I’m with you there, Geoff. At least give Savage a full crack at it and if it doesn’t work out, so it is
NRL week 27 preview talking points: Although we've come to the end of the road… still, I can't let go