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Dane was named best and fairest in the 2004 Bathurst mixed indoor cricket competition. With nothing in the game left to achieve, he immediately retired at his peak to a reclusive life ensconced in the velvet of organised contests. Catch the man here: @eld2_0
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Whispers have persisted throughout 2019 of Canterbury’s desperation to offload coach Dean Pay, rumours that were proven true when the administration decided to extend his contract.
The year is 2049: Newcastle blow an 18-0 lead at home to the last-placed Titans, a loss consigning the club to a 36th consecutive year without a finals appearance. Jesus weeps, and so does his brother Matthew.
Ricky Stuart may have kicked chairs, condemned referees and worse, defiled the Queen’s English. But after thrusting Canberra into premiership conversation, this time he’s gone too far.
The NRL’s Forward Pass Round has returned stunning results for the game, with the initiative driving an immediate spike in participation rates for protractors and physics conspiracists.
Queensland once laid genuine claims to being the new home of rugby league, with years of domination almost stealing the game away from its spiritual home – inside Rupert Murdoch’s wallet.
Despite a month of spluttering form, John Morris has retained faith in Shaun Johnson in the hope of boosting the prize recruit’s confidence and cost-to-benefit ratio.
Such is the furore engulfing the once-indomitable Brisbane Broncos, former greats are being slave-driven to deliver a rate of Courier Mail rent-a-blasts not seen since Petero Civoniceva was replaced with Joel Clinton.
An illuminating round of international rugby league awaits us thanks solely to NRL Clubland, which again charitably yielded to its contractual obligations by allowing the global scene to have a place in the game.
Mitchell Pearce has emerged as a legitimate saviour for Brad Fittler, with Perth’s must-win Origin tailor-made for the Knight’s extensive experience as a big game patsy.
The Blues must let me unlock the power of their brains by training the subconscious and releasing their minds, thus rendering them truly mindless.
Saturday’s frustrating defeat to the struggling Cowboys has re-estabilised the Raiders’ premiership campaign, with the side back on course to approach September needing results to go their way.
Barring a successful petition for a remake that digitally removes the mugs, the rest of Penrith’s season is guaranteed to suck so badly it will indelibly taint the club in popular culture for eternity.
The ICC Cricket World Cup: a tournament synonymous with breathtaking displays of skill, determination and most notably, inexplicable miscalculations akin to Schapelle Corby picking up a boogie board bag.
Melbourne Storm’s predicted fade-out is now eight years overdue, raising obvious questions as to whether the club is the climate change of rugby league.
Phil Gould’s strategy to remedy the Panthers has been unique, with his five-year plan now in to its eighth year of hiring as many personal enemies as possible.
The NRL’s meek canvassing of relocation is now a yearly pastime for the game, much like the latest Bears bid, Titans overhaul or unpaid TPA.
Kalyn Ponga is set to eclipse his debut season, with the young Knight to single-handedly deliver Newcastle premierships and air-conditioned classrooms by year’s end.
The Storm have always exhibited remorse when it comes to their eye-watering cap rorts of 2010. In fact, they routinely mention it every year at their anniversary celebrations for the ’07 and ’09 titles.
We must be realistic about expectations for the Ashes and World Cup following Australia’s stunning resurgence in India. That’s why I’m listing our chances for the double at $1.01.
This NRL summer has strengthened the game’s role as a vessel for scandal. But now with the season proper on our doorstep, the competition can finally return to its primary purpose; a vessel for scandal and Origin selection.
Can’t rule it out, Paul. They will have the cap room to blow. Unless Kieran Foran’s deal bequeaths him a small island in the final year?
Shock: Rugby league coach may survive hastily offered contract extension
Apologies DP. I hope you understand my explanation as provided to Arcturus. Light at the end of the tunnel though; I’m sure a new range of assistant coaches will fix all
Shock: Rugby league coach may survive hastily offered contract extension
Apologies Arcturus. I figured there is no point wasting good hatchets on something so steadfastly barnacled to the club
Shock: Rugby league coach may survive hastily offered contract extension
Many thanks KK, and will be dining out on this comparison for years
Shock: Rugby league coach may survive hastily offered contract extension
G’day BD. Gambling on rugby league is cursed. That’s why I bet on something more reliable, like the pokies
NRL must officially recognise Forward Pass Round
KK, you’ve done it again. And the Burgii squirrelling Hawkeye’s spheroids is an image evoked that will stay with me for a very long time
NRL must officially recognise Forward Pass Round
Agreed ND, I just want the rules to be black and white but applied with discretion. Also for referees to make calls from preferably within the same hemisphere
NRL must officially recognise Forward Pass Round
Can the onesie be fitted with a spirit level?
NRL must officially recognise Forward Pass Round
Jennzex, are you saying it arrived in round 19 but went backwards from the hands?
NRL must officially recognise Forward Pass Round
Great thinking Flexis. Don’t want to milk the cash cow too quickly. Unless there’s limited edition jerseys, then bring it on
NRL must officially recognise Forward Pass Round
They’re considered a delicacy where I’m from (central coast)
Broncos may have let go the wrong quietly spoken old man
Is there a reggies for executives?
Broncos may have let go the wrong quietly spoken old man
KK, only you could script an enlightening observation about league using references to Mavis Bramston and ice cream
Broncos may have let go the wrong quietly spoken old man
The Allora Armadillo
Papi, I need to know these bewdies BEFORE I go to print!
Broncos may have let go the wrong quietly spoken old man
Thanks BennO! Yeah the father-son thing is about three years past its shelf life, but the parent-teacher angle got the better of me. And Souths-Logan? That’s premium content baby!
Broncos may have let go the wrong quietly spoken old man
Sure did, Mungbean! Thanks for the pickup mate, sending myself to reggies as we speak
Broncos may have let go the wrong quietly spoken old man
He can be blamed for anything provided it fits under the salary cap
Pearce provides Fittler with much-needed experience, much-needed scapegoat
kk, poetic and profound as usual. Agree on Jimmy, and am already planning a dinner party just so I can casually use ‘Novocastrian Turton Road putsch’
Pearce provides Fittler with much-needed experience, much-needed scapegoat
That’s the rational view, BA. But this state ain’t rational
Pearce provides Fittler with much-needed experience, much-needed scapegoat
It was a desolate time, Soapit. We needed Greg Bird at 5/8th, for heavens sake
Pearce provides Fittler with much-needed experience, much-needed scapegoat
True Harvey. Hard to believe on these numbers that Pearce is 300% better than Cliffy
Pearce provides Fittler with much-needed experience, much-needed scapegoat
Thanks DP and Paul. And definitely agree. Pearce can be blamed at any time, including prior to selection, or even birth
Pearce provides Fittler with much-needed experience, much-needed scapegoat
I absolutely love this, Paul, and have now cancelled my afternoon to deeply cogitate the matter
Relocation now a fruitless annual debate alongside mooted Bears comebacks and Titans rebrands
Haha yeah, amazing how in negotiations he identified it would be newsworthy three years later
Shock: Rugby league coach may survive hastily offered contract extension