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Former Western Force loosehead prop Kieran Longbottom is reported to be on the radar to fast track into England's World Cup squad. England have…
Australia are are into the women's hockey World Cup final for the first time in almost a decade after the Hockeyroos saw off a…
When debating who should play 8 for the Wallabies, the argument usually lies between Wycliff Palu and Scott Higginbotham, with the incumbent but departing…
Perth Glory are on the verge of signing French defender William Gallas as an international marquee player in what would be another major boost…
Western Force has not extended the contract of highly rated coach Steve Meehan, who was the attack coach at the Western Force, with Michael…
I have been a fierce critic of the selections in India, homeworkgate and the leniency shown to Warner under the coaching tenure of Mickey…
Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins will miss the entire summer Test season with a bone stress injury of the lower back. It's just another…
The Hockeyroos and Kookaburra players aren’t available for much of the season anyway.
I understand your approach, to keep the standard in the top league, but can’t see it happening. Especially the big strong clubs like UWA, Melville, Wolves etc won’t entertain this. Most clubs will want to keep there identity. It is tough at the moment for the clubs getting promoted, they seem to come straight back down. Hopefully not this year.
I can’t see the regional teams working unfortunatly, the travel burden for GER. SWS, UGS and LGS is large, even thought there is a lot of hockey talent in these areas. South West Stikers stuggle to attract the best talent from Busselton/Bunbury etc because the travel is too much.
It is a bold strategy though and the two Premier leagues would produce some good hockey.
Hockey in Western Australia must restructure
Mania, in one of Nick Bishops articles he made a comment about how a lot of front rowers say TPN is the toughest scrummaging hooker they have played against.
Polota-Nau regrets "disservice" to Wallabies but ready to face Tahs
Seems to be so many fighters pulling out before fights now, Not sure if they are training too hard or what.
Bisbing was destroyed by Silva he just was lucky Silva danced around and did nothing for two rounds. Saying that I think he is a dangerous match up for Rockhold. I think Bisbing quick movement and fitness may trouble Rockhold the longer the fight goes despite the short notice I think BIsbing fitness is always good. He doesn’t have the power to try and knock him out. Bisbing punches rarely put people down.
Before Bisbing got this fight I thought he may fight Whitaker. I wonder who Whitaker next opponent will be now.
Michael Bisping faces his greatest challenge
“It would be interesting to see Haylett-Petty surrounded by better players and more coherent attacking and defending systems than the chaos he has to play in with the Western Force.”
Sitting in the stadium watching the Force on Friday night I found myself thinking the same thing. I reckon DHP would be a gun in a better side with a cohesive backline.
On your referee point Spiro, it surprised me that a south African referee was brought in to do the Force vs. Bulls games in Perth.
Michael Cheika attacks "the Wallabies are doomed" media calls
Perth will have the new stadium then why not give it a Bledisloe?
Bledisloe Cup could go to New York and London
Clanger Cotchin!
West Coast Eagles vs Richmond Tigers: AFL highlights, live scores, blog
Umpires inventing new interpretations of holding the ball rule again tonight.
West Coast Eagles vs Richmond Tigers: AFL highlights, live scores, blog
So the ref just showed he guessed on whether it was grounded. Really bad.
Rebels vs Hurricanes highlights: Super Rugby scores, blog
So the ref just showed he guessed. Muppet.
Rebels vs Hurricanes highlights: Super Rugby scores, blog
Us Force fans can only dream of having a team that plays like the Cheifs did tonight. Cheifs were awesome.
Chiefs vs Force highlights: Chiefs demolish Force in try-fest
Time for Foley to stop trying to impersonate a rugby coach. Fall on your sword Foley!
Chiefs vs Force highlights: Chiefs demolish Force in try-fest
I found this a difficult one to tip. Ended up going with the home side.
Crusaders vs Blues highlights: Super Rugby scores, blog, videos
Both you and Jez are correct. Kieran Longbottom is a tight head prop. Accidentally put loose head and missed it when I re-read before posting. Cheers
Kieran Longbottom on England's radar
I’m actually really disappointed with Tim Cahills referee rant. We didn’t get a few 50-50 calls but generally the ref was good. The penalty claim Cahill was also holding the defender shirts. I’m a one eyed Socceroo fan but the ref had nothing to do with why we lost.
While we are in a tough group, any team in the last 32 would provide tough opposition for the Socceroos.
Are the Socceroos the unluckiest team in the world?
Brilliant performance by the Kookaburras is very accurate. There playing such good hockey. 5-1 dominating win in the final going back to back world cup winners.
Ric Charlesworth is the master, when he had the Hockeyroos they were brilliant and he has done the same with the men.
Its ashame this will probably barely get a mention in the media.
Hockeyroos into World Cup final
Great win by the Force, Arrived home soaking wet from the game but don’t care after that win!
Force vs Bulls: Super Rugby live scores, blog
Will be interesting to see if Fangaii trys his rush up defence on McCabe
Cooper, Genia marvel at Super McCabe
I fear you will be correct Adam.
Brand AFL comes first
ASADA must act if Bombers beat Hawks
Don’t think we need Mike Harris now we have a kicker like Leaf. Don’t think Harris has anything else going for him.
A finger is another suprise.
Other then that pretty good squad. Guys picked who are in form.
Such a shame Godwin is injured.
McKenzie's 40-man Wallabies squad announced for the Rugby Championship
Warner is the biggest worry imo. He lack of footwork will be exposed by the swinging ball. While not the best benchmark he looked all at see in the one day series there last year.
Gillespie predicts tough Ashes for Australia
Anyone think its strange to bring in an opening batsman to replace someone who would have batted at 3?
I don’t doubt Quineys talent but is it tough to make an opener debut in a unusual position? Or if he has the goods, should he be able to bat anywhere in the top 4?
Maybe put Punter back at 3, Clarke 4, Quiney 5, Mr Cricket 6
Maybe Uzzie is the new Hodge
Rob Quiney wins the race that Australians love to debate
Had thunderstorms and rain overnight in Perth. May be more today. Could lead to an ugly game between the Force and Reds. Hopefully stays away.
Looking forward to getting to the first home game of the season. Reds will tough to beat but here’s hoping we can eliminate the errors and ill discipline that seems to plague the Force week after week.
The Red scrum is very good and this will be an area the Force will have to be at there best. Need to bring last weeks first half intensity and try and pressure Frisby and Cooper into mistakes. Kerevi the danger back obviously.
Super Rugby Round 2 tips and predictions: Making it sporting