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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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We head to Magic Round with a much better line on a few teams as longer runs of form are exposed. Here come your…
Round 9 had some great rugby league games in a week many thought would be a walkover, but sadly once again we find ourselves…
Round 8’s NRL was a weekend of domination, with an average win margin of 21 points and some teams seeing their finals hopes really…
Round 7 is still early in the season, but a few results happened this week that no doubt demoralised fans of a few clubs.…
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…
five try assists, Bernie
NRL week 15 preview talking points: What’s your definition of normal?
What Emcie said. This wasn’t a game of supreme quality compared to usual Origin fare, it was good not great and scores go accordingly. Maybe the theatregoers of Adelaide sitting on their hands for most of the game contributed to that vibe, though…
An unlikely hero, a winger defending like a forward, a prop leaping like a fullback: Maroons player ratings
I won’t lie Jimmmy, those last two plays bumped Munster up by 1.5
An unlikely hero, a winger defending like a forward, a prop leaping like a fullback: Maroons player ratings
It’s not a lie if you believe it…
Round 14 Preview Talking Points: Yes, the regular season is still on!
So you’re saying he’s a POWDERKEG ready to EXPLODE, Baz
Round 14 Preview Talking Points: Yes, the regular season is still on!
I meant Wednesday 31 May, smh smh
NRL Round 13 preview talking points: Your team’s season now relies on the reserves
Imagine if they’d won that 2019 series against Toronto. Kahwi hitting that game 7 miracle changed a lot of careers… Philly were a genuine title shot that year.
The day the process died: Where do 76ers go from here?
Geelong were missing 9 of their first choice 18, were playing 6 fellas 20 years old or younger and something like 5 with less than 20 games IIRC, the Tiges young fellas are great and they’ve been getting more games cos Richmond’s injuries came earlier. If Geelong kicked straight early who knows, but they blew it. The doom and gloom in some of the follow up to last night (not this piece by Tim!) is waaaaaay overblown. Both teams have great young talent.
Footy Fix: Are Richmond back... or is the Tiger time machine good for one trip only?
Just picking up the vibe of the comments RT, it’s all good fun. You’re allowed to enjoy yourself on a beautiful Saturday!
Footy Fix: Are Richmond back... or is the Tiger time machine good for one trip only?
Congratulations Richmond on winning the May premiership after battling past Geelong’s VFL team…
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Footy Fix: Are Richmond back... or is the Tiger time machine good for one trip only?
I’m talking about the Guler ‘separation’ try against the Dolphins and the Guler ‘forward pass’ revoking Andrew. But more widely it’s about dealing with immediate adversity, which Canberra patently have issues with.
NRL week 11 preview talking points: A ladder crush, four point games and I love Wayne
A brief note: It’s worth pointing out Bradman Best was the only Newcastle Knights player to go to Bali. I found that out after I’d lodged this piece, but I don’t regret my lame Bali related joke here.
NRL week 11 preview talking points: A ladder crush, four point games and I love Wayne
Albo the NRL’s Chief Executive Officer is Andrew Abdo 😛
NRL Magic Round preview talking points: Who’s excited to watch some wagering content?
Fair call Scouse. I didn’t see that – I did see Hamlin-Uele tried to talk it down as an accident.
NRL Magic Round preview talking points: Who’s excited to watch some wagering content?
don’t get me started…
NRL Magic Round preview talking points: Who’s excited to watch some wagering content?
yikes!!
NRL Round 9 preview talking points: Wighton right on, NZ stooged again and please stop shouting, Mr Thompson
I’m not going on the performance Baz- only the 2 points and ladder position. Enjoyed your Anzac Day piece too btw
NRL Round 9 preview talking points: Wighton right on, NZ stooged again and please stop shouting, Mr Thompson
You’re right Tim- apologies I was in a hurry 😊
NRL Round 9 preview talking points: Wighton right on, NZ stooged again and please stop shouting, Mr Thompson
Oh- and we need to solve the sinbin CRISIS by bringing in an extra, 5 minute version!
NRL Round 8 preview talking points: Bin everyone, don’t let a coin toss decide a game and remember, sport is not war
Carn BD. All the best mate.
The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions Round 8: One of the most important dates on the rugby league calendar, Anzac Round
Happy to accommodate you Choppy – just spout some Rothfield-esque crap about people walking away from the game!
NRL Round 8 preview talking points: Bin everyone, don’t let a coin toss decide a game and remember, sport is not war
Not if Greedo shoots first!
NRL Round 8 preview talking points: Bin everyone, don’t let a coin toss decide a game and remember, sport is not war
It’s a fair point Tim. I guess I wanted to avoid ‘perennial punching bag’ because I actually think the Tigers are better than their media coverage suggests. 😂
An interesting quirk for this game too- with all the fixturing BS around at the moment, 2023 is the first time in five years the Storm and Tigers will play each other more than once during the regular season…
NRL week 16 preview talking points: Do you want good vibes, or do you want to win?