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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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The high-flying Panthers are taking no chances with their premiership campaign, with paranoid officials enacting special ‘stage four’ bans on gatherings and former employees estranged from Ivan Cleary.
The global upheaval of recent times has produced countless debates on the complexities of human behaviour, namely how one should act after being drubbed by the Titans.
Queensland is officially in crisis.
In an unprecedented global event that has shocked the world to its core, Parra aren’t crap.
It’s common knowledge that if you’re a former Bronco, you are considered royalty in Brisbane. Unless you’re Brad Thorn and you’re punished with coaching the Queensland Reds.
Canberra fans took away plenty from Saturday’s nail-biting loss to Parramatta, most notably a haunting sense of existential dread.
Last week a Donald Trump rally was derailed by an online ruse from teenage TikTok users and K-Pop fans.
The Storm’s next long-term option at hooker has finally emerged, with his durability and evergreen smarts looking certain to sideline boom prospect Harry Grant.
Brisbane’s decision to cut ties with its six-time premiership-winning GOAT coach in favour of a rookie on a deeply-risky five-year multi-million deal has, incredibly, come back to bite them.
It appears Paul McGregor’s days at the Dragons are numbered, with the club rumoured to be compiling a unique severance package that includes a payout and a contract extension.
Some fans are adamant this year’s premiership will forever bear an asterisk, suggesting it will never be considered a genuine NRL season even with a regulation top eight and customary drug scandal on kick-off.
The coronavirus shutdown will be remembered for our renewed appreciation of rugby league, and how we expressed this appreciation by ensuring it looked nothing like rugby league when it returned.
As mankind gradually emerges from COVID-19 and life returns to normal, we must plot a pathway to restoring rugby league all the way across this country from Bondi to Campbelltown.
Sweet, satiating footy is now so close, yet still so precariously out of reach.
Despite the heightened anxiety around COVID-19, we continue to see a reckless minority of players ignoring the government directive to stay safe and keep their shenanigans out of the cloud.
Recent news surveys have revealed 12 out of ten people rate Peter V’landys as not only Australia’s best chance of a return to sporting normality, but also a coronavirus vaccine.
With its early interest in canning the entire NRL 2020 season, it is clear Channel Nine has rugby league’s best interests at heart.
In the wake of COVID-19’s indefinite shutdown of the NRL, many are beginning to question if the pandemic has usurped the bunker as the greatest disruption to the game since Jamie Soward’s goal kicking routine.
Concerns about rugby league’s death have been laid to rest, with the near-fatal collapse of the game no barrier to debating Mitchell Pearce’s halfback spot for the Blues.
That familiar time of the year is already upon us, when the chill of winter is arriving and another rugby league season ends. So as we do every March, let’s review another year of NRL.
K-Man, we are on the same wavelength! Another superb read mate. It’s almost worth the crippled economy just to see you poor buggers achieve something that isn’t the Nines or a retrial
Psychologists to apply for Jobkeeper if Eels win 2020 NRL premiership
Big Daddy, this combination would be more devastating to their chances than recalling Steve Kearney or Chris Thorman
The changing social behaviours of Covid #645: Respecting the Eels
Thank you Kman, love your feedback. I’m glad this has struck the right tone for you poor beleaguered Eels fans. As for my intimate knowledge, I would like to thank my research manager Mr. G. Oogle
The changing social behaviours of Covid #645: Respecting the Eels
KK, your prose is tremendously intoxicating, as per usual. And who amongst us hasn’t craved the smell of Thirsty Lynch’s socks? A sensory delight!
The changing social behaviours of Covid #645: Respecting the Eels
Very good Nat, wished I’d thought of that
The changing social behaviours of Covid #645: Respecting the Eels
Very true Paul, you have summed up the beauty of Parramatta nicely. The thing that separates them from competitors is their range. No team can boast a wider spectrum of potential calamity
The changing social behaviours of Covid #645: Respecting the Eels
Yes, hard to disagree TB. But I also think a statue outside Bankwest of Gutho hoisting a tiny star could catch on
The changing social behaviours of Covid #645: Respecting the Eels
Yes Bazza, the Eels are one thing, but I’m still pinching myself about Nick
The changing social behaviours of Covid #645: Respecting the Eels
Thanks for the lovely feedback KK and K-Man, my head has inflated to Paul Kent proportions. You could post a billboard on my forehead. Very humbled. Great read too K-Man!
Alarm bells ring as Wests Tigers enter the top eight
Thanks for the lovely feedback everybody. Will definitely be revisiting this topic when Smith brings up his next 400 games
Melbourne’s future long-term hooker and Harry Grant
Good afternoon Kooka. Like you say, Seibold was a pop-up promising the world, and the Broncos immediately provided their credit card details. Maybe delivery is delayed due to coronavirus, or he’s just a box of styrofoam
Seibold software incompatible with Bennett-operated Broncos
TLN, you’ve got me there. I would say unspeakable for Broncos fans but euphoric for others
Seibold software incompatible with Bennett-operated Broncos
No probs Watda. A worthy cause to which I proudly release this line
Seibold software incompatible with Bennett-operated Broncos
Monorchid, thank you very much for your kind feedback. Here’s to a pre-season confined to the back page
The return of rugby league is a timid racoon and we mustn't startle it away
Sounds like a regular Mad Monday
The return of rugby league is a timid racoon and we mustn't startle it away
Thanks Nat. Never hurts to remind of the dangers
The return of rugby league is a timid racoon and we mustn't startle it away
No probs TLN. Always glad to help out the battlers
The return of rugby league is a timid racoon and we mustn't startle it away
Guilty as charged mate. Just trying to force a revolution using my fake accounts
The return of rugby league is a timid racoon and we mustn't startle it away
Big Daddy, you gem. Of course some prefer Beaver. He was a wonderful player
The return of rugby league is a timid racoon and we mustn't startle it away
G’day Spanner. Its a small, hairy pest. Think Cameron Smith in a canopy
The return of rugby league is a timid racoon and we mustn't startle it away
Thanks for bringing this to my attention Paul. I reckon dice footy could be the most compelling thing to come out of the VFL since AFLX
The return of rugby league is a timid racoon and we mustn't startle it away
KK my dear comrade, would anyone be surprised to see the Sydney spin cycle toss up Barilaro as new CEO? The incestuousness and cannibalism of the scene would render this almost a fair accompli. One thing we can assume, Todd will not apply on account of stacking his capital. He’ll need more than a 30 second video to capture the process. (My attempt at KK prose)
Updating NRL match review laws for quarantine, Tik Tok
I think about this every day, Big Daddy
Origin speculation to proceed despite no footy as ‘essential service’
Great idea Big Daddy, and a chilling cautionary tale from KK. Luckily I have stockpiled enough to see me through multiple pandemics. If worse comes to worse, I can wipe my backside with a cold stubbie
Origin speculation to proceed despite no footy as ‘essential service’
Did he play for the Bears? If so, definitely!
Psychologists to apply for Jobkeeper if Eels win 2020 NRL premiership