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“WA generates 50%+ of the country’s income”
Impressive.
Hang on, though. By what measure, Jeffrey?
Australia fail depth test with second-stringers spun out as India clinch series: 'They got hold of us and didn't let go'
I’m a firm believer in philosophical solipsism, Mike.
In other words, nobody – least of all me – really knows anything other than that they’re currently alive and exist in some form, and even that’s debatable if you’re a Douglas Adams fan. 😊
Thanks, NRL Grid: you’ve made me realise how little I know about rugby league
Sorry to hear of Gavin Henson’s troubles.
I’m not a rugby supporter, but was visiting relatives in Wales in early 2005 when I was treated to more pints of Brains Bitter than was perhaps wise, as well as the game between Wales and England in Cardiff.
Henson’s long-range late penalty was the spur for a rather memorable evening – including being hugged by complete strangers in and outside the ground, and again, a few more pints than was wise.
Vickery and Henson join list of legends in major concussion lawsuit against World Rugby
Captain Pat triggering angry boomers.
So, what else is new? 😊
LISTEN: Cummins responds to 'woke' criticism amid massive praise from Wallabies great
Of course, he has to clear the hall first and I’m very happy to wait.
There’s no need to put somebody in just for the sake of it. That’s how you end up with Meninga and Provan.
Six of the best: The standout options for the ultimate honour in the NRL Immortal debate
Good ol’ ‘Never-kusen’, hey. Whenever I think of them, I immediately go to Zidane’s goal in the UCL final (2002?).
But yes, it would certainly be good to see that monopoly broken.
You can stick your uncompetitive EPL, Bundesliga and Serie A - this year's A-League is far more entertaining
A few years back my cousin, born and raised in Brisbane and whose parents live literally a stone’s throw from Easts FC, suddenly became a Swansea supporter.
It’s possibly the most baffling development in recorded history. 😊
You can stick your uncompetitive EPL, Bundesliga and Serie A - this year's A-League is far more entertaining
“Currently, they have more utes than a Bunnings car park”
Nice one. Hutchison I can understand – given he can cover 9, 13, 7 and centre (though I don’t think that’s a good spot for him). Taaffe gives them some depth at two problem positions – fullback and half. Tracey’s probably a bit more than a utility – just not sure what his best spot is.
No idea what they want with Mann, Turpin or Salmon.
Pressure Points: Gus is the centre of attention at the Dogs - and he'll be the fall guy if they fail in 2024
Well played!
21 off the last over? Maxwell does it again as blistering ton catapults Australia to victory in final-ball thriller
It’s Pat Cummins’ fault. 😁
21 off the last over? Maxwell does it again as blistering ton catapults Australia to victory in final-ball thriller
The Fish would be a worthy winner considering everything he’s done in ’23.
History in the making as props dominate the Golden Boot shortlist - with Fish the clear favourite
I had to go and look it up – the last time somebody other than Bavaria won the Bundesliga was 2011-12!
Whatever, I’m not sure comparisons between the ALM and European leagues are really apt. What do they tell us other than that they’re different?
You can stick your uncompetitive EPL, Bundesliga and Serie A - this year's A-League is far more entertaining
Cameron Smith.
Everybody else is a hall of famer, and there’s nothing wrong with being ‘just’ a hall of famer.
Six of the best: The standout options for the ultimate honour in the NRL Immortal debate
😱
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Without knowing exactly what you’re looking at, I’d say it’s the Fox stats which have been updated to include finals – my data is regular season only and comes from a mix of all publicly available sources. I tend to favour ZT, but acknowledge that there is unfortunately no single point of truth in NRL stats.
Butcher and Jacob Preston would be the two best – edge to Preston given he plays for the Dogs, IMO.
My assessment of KC is not unfair at all – they’re his numbers, they’re treated exactly the same was as everybody else’s and compared to everybody else’s, with distorting factors such as playing time equalised out, and other factors like tactical style/team strength considered in analysis.
I dunno what you expect me to say other than that he is, based on the numbers, a poor player by NRL standards.
Broncos star set for immediate switch with Warriors offering lucrative contract to boost pack
Ho-hum.
'We don't talk about Sterlo enough': Dell throws Peter Sterling's name up for immortal status
This context is the progression from hall of fame, where Sterlo currently resides, and rightly so, to ‘Immortal’.
Are you really just idly blathering about Sterlo being better than some folk think?
'We don't talk about Sterlo enough': Dell throws Peter Sterling's name up for immortal status
That’s what I’m asking you, Ben.
Sterling was better than a lot of folk think… so, what does that mean in this context?
'We don't talk about Sterlo enough': Dell throws Peter Sterling's name up for immortal status
And?
'We don't talk about Sterlo enough': Dell throws Peter Sterling's name up for immortal status
Well, the bar should be very high, but not quite that high.
Best of their generation and/or best in their position and/or great in a historically significant way.
Smith and Craig arguably get in on two of those three criteria. I’m not sure Coote meets any, at least not clearly, but then again I’m setting my own criteria (like most others), so what do I know?
'We don't talk about Sterlo enough': Dell throws Peter Sterling's name up for immortal status
Am I obsesssed much? 😊
Jimmy’s google bio doesn’t quite do him justice: 9 premierships as a player between Balmain, Starlights and Wests, captain of the the greatest Qld team pre-1980 (arguably ever), captain of the Ipswich district team when that was serious business and they were routinely beating the best of Brisbane in the mid-1920s.
Then there are the contemporary accounts, some of which can be found here: https://www.theroar.com.au/2022/04/07/the-talisman-why-jim-craig-should-be-the-14th-immortal/
'We don't talk about Sterlo enough': Dell throws Peter Sterling's name up for immortal status
I tend toward the view that if Chook’s an immortal, Coote’s ‘just’ a Hall of Famer (which is a great honour).
'We don't talk about Sterlo enough': Dell throws Peter Sterling's name up for immortal status
Sure, but who’s ‘we’? And who in their right mind has Thurston, Lockyer or Cronck as immortals?
Smith (after he goes into the hall) and Craig are the next two, and then it’s radio silence for at least 10 years lest the concept just become a popularity contest.
'We don't talk about Sterlo enough': Dell throws Peter Sterling's name up for immortal status
No.
Sterlo was a great player, but not quite transcendent – i.e. clearly the best of his generation or position.
That said, if you’re willing to let Johns, Meninga and Provan into the club, maybe you should consider Sterlo. It’s logical, but three bad decisions don’t justify another.
There’s also still a glaring omission re the ‘Immortals’ – regardless of who’s currently in or out: Jimmy Craig.
'We don't talk about Sterlo enough': Dell throws Peter Sterling's name up for immortal status
It’s subtle, but I get the impression Mitch doesn’t like Dave ‘Sandy’ Warner very much.
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