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“Bart gets to ride up front today because he’s a good guy at sports” - fan of anything and everything there is to do with sports. Main loves are the NBA, NFL, NRL and of course Rugby. From New Zealand so have a tall poppy perspective on everything and a bit of an underdog complex as well. Trying to provide a mix of humour and insight in everything I do.
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The Newcastle Knights and the New Zealand Warriors will both be looking to get their seasons back on track when they meet at McDonald…
I remember the one and only time on the footy field that I was genuinely terrified. I was playing rugby union for my high…
The Penrith Panthers are currently on top of the NRL ladder in a dominant position after winning the first 11 games of this season…
The Manly Sea Eagles will be looking to get back on track while the New Zealand Warriors will be looking to solidify their place…
Now that we are just over a quarter of the way through the season, it’s time to give out some way-too-soon NRL awards. Dally…
TJ Perenara has hit the news recently with his potential move from rugby union to the Sydney Roosters in the NRL. While a fantastic…
The St George Illawarra Dragons will be looking to solidify their position in the top four while the New Zealand Warriors will be looking…
When you are born in New Zealand, you grow up learning two things. 1. The All Blacks are the best team you will ever…
The New Zealand Warriors will be looking to get their top-eight aspirations back on track as they take on the bottom of the table…
The Crusaders will be looking to continue their unbeaten run in Super Rugby Aotearoa when they face the Highlanders at Orangetheory stadium tonight. Join…
As a seven-year-old, my family moved across the ditch to Melbourne for work. I was gutted to begin with - it was too hot,…
The Highlanders and the Hurricanes will both be looking for the win that will drag them back into contention when they meet at Forsyth…
Roger Federer. Rafael Nadal. Novak Djokovic. These three names epitomise and signify dominance in men's tennis. Fifty-eight grand slams between them, and a few…
Long ago – in 2020 – a mooted game between the All Blacks and the Kangaroos was on the table with talks apparently becoming…
Isn’t it great to have the league back in our lives? What a first weekend to kick off the season. Plenty of big teams…
Picking a top ten list of the greatest All Blacks ever is like choosing your favourite child: hard to do, but you probably could…
Following Part 1 about the bottom eight teams, my pre-season power rankings move on to the top eight sides. 1. Roosters When you look…
1. Payne Haas The leading contender to be crowned the fantasy king for 2021, Payne Haas is looking at another monster season for a…
With the NRL season quick approaching, it's time to delve into some much needed power rankings. Who has recruited well, who has kept some…
Agreed, you are doing well when your keeper can bat like that!
Advance Australia unfair: The most dominant Test team of all time
Cheers! It should say most dominant 11 rather than regular 🙂 definitely an amazing squad. To have the depth to regularly leave our players like Hodge and Macgill. Unreal
Advance Australia unfair: The most dominant Test team of all time
Agreed. It would have been exciting to see them try win the ashes in England. What a series that would have been!
Advance Australia unfair: The most dominant Test team of all time
Agreed Peter. What a talented bunch they were. Unbelievable!
Advance Australia unfair: The most dominant Test team of all time
I did attend the 2015 final. Never felt that electricity in a stadium before the first ball, only for McCullum to get out ball 3 and everything deflate!
Advance Australia unfair: The most dominant Test team of all time
The idea of pacific teams in the competition is exciting. Here’s hoping they receive the right about of backing and can field competitive lineups. I wonder if it will take the fancy of certain players to play for their true homeland similarly to what has happened in Rugby League with Tonga and Samoa etc. It would be great for the game if so!
Five talking points from Super Rugby AU and Aotearoa
Need the Guru next to my name 🙂 we shall see! Long season ahead but some
Of these teams are who we thought they were
NRL pre-season power rankings: Bottom eight
Unfortunately this is the problem with a end of season voting system taking place rather than say a game point system like the AFL and NRL employ. Easy to get caught up in the narrative and buy in or out of a certain player. Doesn’t seem right for Jokic to be favourite with the nuggets in 5th place while the bucks are in 3rd. Embiid was a shoe in before the injury but now who knows. If the bucks keep up their current form, there shouldn’t be any reason why he shouldn’t be considered.
The mind-blowing reason Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t win MVP
The All Blacks are salivating at this team. Bledisloe safe for another year
My mid-season Wallaby 23
Cheers Sherry, appreciate the comments. I love watching Nick when he’s on; the crowd is pumped and the game turns to an amazing spectacle. Wish he could turn that fire on all the time! Will keep Lloyd Harris on my mind!
Men's tennis is dying - there's one man who must save the game
Mmm yep wish he had the fire in him, would be an amazing watch
Men's tennis is dying - there's one man who must save the game
Yea it will, I don’t think he’s up to it either but think if he did win a grand slam it would polarise the world. Going to be an interesting five years
Men's tennis is dying - there's one man who must save the game
I’ll be very intrigued to see who does become the next in men’s Tennis. Always a new one comes along but he may be in diapers..
Men's tennis is dying - there's one man who must save the game
Surely Bevan gets a look in in the backline
My NRL first XV to take on union in a crossover game
How good will Panthers-Storm be! Round 3 will make things interesting that’s for sure. Plenty on the line for a few teams but the Broncos definitely need the win, those next fixtures are a murderers row for them!
Eight talking points from NRL Round 2
Agreed Kent. I was perplexed at the time and would be if they actually agreed! The team is all a hypothetical but yes, would be a disaster!
My NRL first XV to take on union in a crossover game
Munster has good size to transition to 12. I love a 10-12 playmaking combination!
My NRL first XV to take on union in a crossover game
Oh whoops! My bad Dom. Cheers bro, glad you enjoyed it!
My NRL first XV to take on union in a crossover game
On ya Birdy, it’s definitely a hypothetical what if bit of fun: hope you enjoyed!
My NRL first XV to take on union in a crossover game
Agreed, I think he has the attitude of a hooker in a smaller package. Would need to beef up considerably to have any real chance.
My NRL first XV to take on union in a crossover game
Would of loved to see Thurston play! I feel like JWH would be suspended at the first ruck?!?! But yea he would be a weapon on the blindside!
My NRL first XV to take on union in a crossover game
I didn’t know Papalii was 4 foot 5? Carl Hayman who I compared Haas too is also 1.94m, his scrum partner most regularly was Greg Somerville who was 1.85m, roughly the same height as Papalii. Ponga on the other hand is the same weight as Beauden Barrett and taller than Damien Mackenzie, they both seem to go alright at fullback
My NRL first XV to take on union in a crossover game
Looks good Big Diesel! I’d go TJ at 9 for me as he’s such a good defender for a halfback in union and would be great darting off a play the ball. Farrell and Mounga would be a dominant halves combo!
My NRL first XV to take on union in a crossover game
Really wish there was tv from the time of Bradman. Would of loved to have seen him play.
Advance Australia unfair: The most dominant Test team of all time