Meninga begins new role as rugby league coach
Mal Meninga has finally begun his career as a rugby league coach, just two decades after chaperoning some of the greatest rugby league teams of all time, and the Canberra Raiders.
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Dutski, you’re too kind! The crises have fed me bountifully this year. Kinda makes me appreciated unbalanced journalism. Not good.
The crisis merchant's memorable moments of 2018
BD, have you been watching us through the DT’s long lens?
The crisis merchant's memorable moments of 2018
Great read AJ! We should collab next time and create one huge crises mega-sludge ball. I reckon it would look like that massive meteor of nappies they dug up from the London underground
Presenting the 2018 Crises awards
Cheers Justin, much appreciated. The Crises Tidal Wave can power endless pieces, I’m actually expecting it in bible form soon
The crisis merchant's memorable moments of 2018
Too right TB- it was a disgracefully poor year for disgrace. Also can’t believe I overlooked the Proctor Squeeze. I love the Gorski and could listen to him talk wheels all day!
The crisis merchant's memorable moments of 2018
God this is funny. Crack and Spanks for alt-comms on GF day please
Crackling and Spanks: Grist for the granny
AJL you legend, thank you for detecting this subtle reference!
Slater defence to fight ban saying "at least he was wearing pants"
It’s a straight-to-DVD blockbuster just waiting to happen. You could play Honest Randy too
Slater defence to fight ban saying "at least he was wearing pants"
KK, I’m actually more interested in securing at seat at the hearing rather than Sunday at ANZ- this is a true biggun
Slater defence to fight ban saying "at least he was wearing pants"
Beautiful stuff EJ. Remember too: no need to pack your own plastic furniture for Suncorp either. Luxury
Barrett to depart Manly after request for facilities “not in spirit of club"
Interesting, Randy. Such is the depths of their despair, perhaps Manly need Darren Lockyer in drag
Barrett to depart Manly after request for facilities “not in spirit of club"
Madge the obvious choice there, but any idea of what percentage of him is a ‘Manly person?’
Barrett to depart Manly after request for facilities “not in spirit of club"
KK, I await this with great zeal. Trent does have the movie star looks, but in saying this, I rate him the second most attractive Manly coach after Graham Lowe
Barrett to depart Manly after request for facilities “not in spirit of club"
Left field, Paul. But we may get more sense on rugby league from a cricketer or a vocal artist
Barrett to depart Manly after request for facilities “not in spirit of club"
Forty, this is the kinda rational and intelligent insight Manly need as CEO. Got anything on for the next 2-3 months?
Barrett to depart Manly after request for facilities “not in spirit of club"
Cheers TB. I thought they were flush too. Seems shiny new stuff can just rapidly age once a team starts losing
Barrett to depart Manly after request for facilities “not in spirit of club"
Thanks for reading everyone. Some of these comments are absolute gold. Carney, Gould, barbecues, 10 year plans, yoga based pre-seasons, another Super League war? Outstanding suggestions all round! The game will be back where it belongs in no time- shrunk to a one-inch column in the details section.
The NRL is being ruined by rugby league
“Informed”? “Intelligent”? “Lower grades”? C’mon Billy, you know I’m not the go-to for research and logic!
Will work on the funny for you though.
Thanks for reading too
We should indict Hasler and Maguire for losses of Damien Cook
Hey Mushi- was definitely meant to refer to the Globetrotter’s whipping boys. Must remember to put the bottle down before hitting the keyboard!
Unsolved mysteries: Wests Tigers own the top four, reside in ninth
You’re on to something there, KK. Concord, Clearys and Concussions – the Tigers new ‘Big Three’?
Unsolved mysteries: Wests Tigers own the top four, reside in ninth
StuMac, this is poetry. I was right there with you on that undulating 10th place roller coaster. Superb stuff mate!
Unsolved mysteries: Wests Tigers own the top four, reside in ninth
Owen you legend. Thanks for your long-time readership! And I’m sorry to all other combatants of the ISP for my unfortunate comparison
Unsolved mysteries: Wests Tigers own the top four, reside in ninth
Love it, Paul, cheers mate. And apologies for haunting you with Little Paul, which sounds super weird as I type it
The crisis merchant's memorable moments of 2018