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Tony

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Player of many sports back in the good old days, and now a fan of most.

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My best New Zealand rugby league team of the last 50 years ... with a twist!

For no particular reason, here’s what I believe is the best New Zealand team to play the game since 1970. The selection criteria are…

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My best New Zealand rugby league team of the last 50 years ... with a twist!

Tony

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My best New Zealand rugby league team of the last 50 years ... with a twist!

2w

My best New Zealand rugby league team of the last 50 years ... with a twist!

Tony

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Tony

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Which team would win the 1997 State of Origin fantasy shootout?

1997 was the year that rugby league in Australia split into two. On one side was the 12-team ARL competition, made up of the…

Apr

Which team would win the 1997 State of Origin fantasy shootout?

Tony

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Which team would win the 1997 State of Origin fantasy shootout?

Apr

Which team would win the 1997 State of Origin fantasy shootout?

Tony

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Tony

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It’s time to tidy up the sin bin before it becomes total rubbish

The sin bin has become an important part of the game since Newtown’s tough little hooker Barry Jensen was its very first inmate way…

Apr

It’s time to tidy up the sin bin before it becomes total rubbish

Tony

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It’s time to tidy up the sin bin before it becomes total rubbish

Apr

It’s time to tidy up the sin bin before it becomes total rubbish

Tony

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Tony

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Remembering two fullbacks – Les Johns and Eric Simms

In the modern game, the fullback position is just about the most important role on the field. Fullbacks are responsible for sparking the attack…

Apr

Remembering two fullbacks – Les Johns and Eric Simms

Tony

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Remembering two fullbacks – Les Johns and Eric Simms

Apr

Remembering two fullbacks – Les Johns and Eric Simms

Tony

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Tony

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Test squad by the numbers: Where every player’s position in the batting order equals the number of Tests that they played

For some reason I recently posted an odd article with a team of Australian Test players whose position in the Test batting order, on…

Apr

Test squad by the numbers: Where every player’s position in the batting order equals the number of Tests that they played

Tony

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Test squad by the numbers: Where every player’s position in the batting order equals the number of Tests that they played

Apr

Test squad by the numbers: Where every player’s position in the batting order equals the number of Tests that they played

Tony

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Tony

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An Australian cricket team by the numbers – with a twist!

Here’s an odd team to ponder while you’re having your morning coffee. A team of Australian Test players whose position in the Test batting…

Apr

An Australian cricket team by the numbers – with a twist!

Tony

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An Australian cricket team by the numbers – with a twist!

Apr

An Australian cricket team by the numbers – with a twist!

Tony

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Tony

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Worries for the Warriors as three key players may be heading for the exits

There’s no doubt that the New Zealand Warriors have done it tough since the arrival of COVID-19 in early 2020.

Apr

Worries for the Warriors as three key players may be heading for the exits

Tony

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Worries for the Warriors as three key players may be heading for the exits

Apr

Worries for the Warriors as three key players may be heading for the exits

Tony

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Tony

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Hook, losing 48-14 is what happens when you pick the team with your eyes shut

Parramatta put in one of the best performances of the season in annihilating the Dragons on Sunday night, and proved that their victory over…

Apr

Hook, losing 48-14 is what happens when you pick the team with your eyes shut

Tony

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Hook, losing 48-14 is what happens when you pick the team with your eyes shut

Apr

Hook, losing 48-14 is what happens when you pick the team with your eyes shut

Tony

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Tony

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Latrell continues to be hung out to dry by South Sydney

You don’t need me to tell you that Latrell Mitchell is one of the most polarising players in the game. Souths fans love him…

Apr

Latrell continues to be hung out to dry by South Sydney

Tony

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Latrell continues to be hung out to dry by South Sydney

Apr

Latrell continues to be hung out to dry by South Sydney

Tony

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Tony

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Kangaroos vs Kiwis by the numbers – with a twist

Here’s a strange, and totally unnecessary, little article to ponder as you plan the day ahead. A team of Australian Test players where the…

Apr

Kangaroos vs Kiwis by the numbers – with a twist

Tony

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Kangaroos vs Kiwis by the numbers – with a twist

Apr

Kangaroos vs Kiwis by the numbers – with a twist

Tony

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Tony

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Dear Hook: Listen to me if you want to survive

Fans of the Terminator movie franchise will recognise the title of this article as a paraphrase of the line delivered in life and death…

Mar

Dear Hook: Listen to me if you want to survive

Tony

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Dear Hook: Listen to me if you want to survive

Mar

Dear Hook: Listen to me if you want to survive

Tony

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Tony

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A rare feat: The multi-club premiership winners

It takes a lot to win a premiership, and something like 1,400 players have now had that pleasure since the league kicked off in…

Mar

A rare feat: The multi-club premiership winners

Tony

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A rare feat: The multi-club premiership winners

Mar

A rare feat: The multi-club premiership winners

Tony

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Tony

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Life begins at 30: The best of the NRL’s 2022 golden oldies

We hear often enough that rugby league is a young man’s game, and who’d argue with that when you see both the speed of…

Mar

Life begins at 30: The best of the NRL’s 2022 golden oldies

Tony

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Life begins at 30: The best of the NRL’s 2022 golden oldies

Mar

Life begins at 30: The best of the NRL’s 2022 golden oldies

Tony

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Tony

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The NRL’s 2022 export crop

Every year a large contingent of NRL players, both established stars and still hopefuls, leave Australia seeking adventure, fame or just an opportunity to…

Mar

The NRL’s 2022 export crop

Tony

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The NRL’s 2022 export crop

Mar

The NRL’s 2022 export crop

Tony

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Tony

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The name game: A team with unusual or unfortunate names

Few of us get to choose our own names as it is our parents who invariably make the choice for us, sometimes without thinking…

Mar

The name game: A team with unusual or unfortunate names

Tony

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The name game: A team with unusual or unfortunate names

Mar

The name game: A team with unusual or unfortunate names

Tony

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Tony

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The rugby league casualty ward is filling up at fast

The 2021 season was one of the worst ever for injuries, and towards the end of the year there were around 90 players unavailable…

Mar

The rugby league casualty ward is filling up at fast

Tony

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The rugby league casualty ward is filling up at fast

Mar

The rugby league casualty ward is filling up at fast

Tony

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Tony

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The 300-plus club: A story of rugby league longevity

I recently posted an article naming a team made up of British rugby league players who had each played more than 500 games at…

Mar

The 300-plus club: A story of rugby league longevity

Tony

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The 300-plus club: A story of rugby league longevity

Mar

The 300-plus club: A story of rugby league longevity

Tony

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Tony

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Is this the best Cook Islands rugby league team of all time?

In this series, I’ll name what I think are the greatest teams of all time from some of our Pacific Rim neighbours. Today, the…

Mar

Is this the best Cook Islands rugby league team of all time?

Tony

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Is this the best Cook Islands rugby league team of all time?

Mar

Is this the best Cook Islands rugby league team of all time?

Tony

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Tony

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Is this the best Samoan rugby league team of all time?

In this series, I’ll name what I think are the greatest teams of all time from some of our Pacific rim neighbours. Today, the…

Mar

Is this the best Samoan rugby league team of all time?

Tony

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Is this the best Samoan rugby league team of all time?

Mar

Is this the best Samoan rugby league team of all time?

Tony

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Tony

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Is this the best Tongan rugby league team of all time?

In this series, I’ll name what I think are the greatest teams of all time from some of our Pacific rim neighbours. Today, the…

Mar

Is this the best Tongan rugby league team of all time?

Tony

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Is this the best Tongan rugby league team of all time?

Mar

Is this the best Tongan rugby league team of all time?

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NRL Round 11 talking points - It’s evolution, baby

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“Ramsey’s treat”. Brilliant!

Ramsey's treat for Griffin as Dragons heap more pain on Warriors

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The coach might want to have a chat to JWH in private rather than defend him in public.

The fact that he kept on with the referee abuse after being sent from the field should result in a suspension.

LANGUAGE WARNING: JWH sin-binned for giving the ref a mouthful after giving away an 8-point try

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And an automatic response 2 week suspension!

Panthers rip Roosters apart as Waerea-Hargreaves banished for swearing at referee in stupid spray

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Will last year’s top try scorer make it back to first grade?

Turbo set to miss season after dislocating shoulder as Eels slip past Sea Eagles in thriller

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Yeah, but Broncos supporters just love punishment 😊

Turbo set to miss season after dislocating shoulder as Eels slip past Sea Eagles in thriller

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Nah…there must be some fullbacks somewhere

Turbo set to miss season after dislocating shoulder as Eels slip past Sea Eagles in thriller

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How long will Uncle Fester continue to be allocated such important games to referee?

Turbo set to miss season after dislocating shoulder as Eels slip past Sea Eagles in thriller

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What a loser. He’s just one burger away from a heart attack.

WATCH: Screaming Parramatta heckler tries to put Reuben Garrick off conversion kick

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Will his parents let him out after dark?

'I don’t get it': O'Brien bemused at bunker as Broncos avoid obstruction call to romp to victory

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Yeah, but he does exactly the same thing every time he gets the ball, and the last time he passed the ball to his centre was 2017.

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Perhaps he’s just the innocent meat in the sandwich?

'You had to be a smartarse': Dear Paul Vaughan, just like NRL players not all journos are 'the worst people'

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Agree. He’s a good player, but I would have run rings around Harper that day.

State of Origin likely game one teams - Slater keen on teen duo, Fifita a chance, Fittler coy over new Blues centres

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It’s not???

NRL NEWS: Lodge quits the Warriors, Best's gruesome elbow injury, Ray Warren may not return for 100th Origin

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He just found out where it is

NRL NEWS: Lodge quits the Warriors, Best's gruesome elbow injury, Ray Warren may not return for 100th Origin

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A great day for the Warriors, getting rid of Lodge, but the question is, does anyone want to play in NZ?

NRL NEWS: Lodge quits the Warriors, Best's gruesome elbow injury, Ray Warren may not return for 100th Origin

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Both are ordinary, even after lifting. 😊

State of Origin likely game one teams - Slater keen on teen duo, Fifita a chance, Fittler coy over new Blues centres

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Hopefully Fittler can find a couple of better second rowers than Frizell and Sims

State of Origin likely game one teams - Slater keen on teen duo, Fifita a chance, Fittler coy over new Blues centres

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He does enjoy a bun fight though.

'You had to be a smartarse': Dear Paul Vaughan, just like NRL players not all journos are 'the worst people'

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😱

State of Origin likely game one teams - Slater keen on teen duo, Fifita a chance, Fittler coy over new Blues centres

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I’d actually rather vote for Talakai than Albo.

State of Origin likely game one teams - Slater keen on teen duo, Fifita a chance, Fittler coy over new Blues centres

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Just get rid of the bunker. It’s a failed experiment as far as I’m concerned.

'I don’t get it': O'Brien bemused at bunker as Broncos avoid obstruction call to romp to victory

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Does another home loss mean the end of the season for Newcastle?

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'I don’t get it': O'Brien bemused at bunker as Broncos avoid obstruction call to romp to victory

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Does another home loss mean the end of the season for Newcastle?

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