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Despite claiming a brilliant sporting career cut short by numerous injuries, the truth is best summed up by my cricket record: batted 11, never bowled...
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The current Test series in Sri Lanka has brought together Australia's most successful finger spinner, Nathan Lyon, with the man who has been the…
A recent article on The Roar discussed the notion that all-rounders have deteriorated in quality over time, held Andrew Symonds up as an example…
Yesterday, Part 1 examined the existing halves combinations that will play on in 2016. Now let's look at the new combinations and the clubs…
With teams starting their pre-season for 2016 it is an opportunity to take an early look at each club's halves combinations. Who will shine?…
Walker’s performance underscores the fact that Keary is not a halfback. The difference in attack compared to the last couple of weeks is striking.
A walk in the park: Super Sam shows Roosters what they've been missing in 60-point Anzac smash-up
Great article. Thanks Connor
IndyCar cheating scandal: Season opening violations come back to sting Scott McLaughlin's Team Penske
They could use him
Des breaks his duck after epic final stand sees Titans pull off Anzac boilover to stun Warriors in Auckland
Happy for the Titans. Brimson is their best option at 1. He was electric. Not sure where that leaves Campbell but AJ has to stay there.
Des breaks his duck after epic final stand sees Titans pull off Anzac boilover to stun Warriors in Auckland
😂 😁
Blues Origin predicted team: Maguire set to overhaul squad in search of winning combination
Fair point. Really relying on Murray, Yeo, Hamoule being 80 minute players barring injury
Blues Origin predicted team: Maguire set to overhaul squad in search of winning combination
Thanks Cam. My thought was that Martin is used in the middle or an edge in rep games, so gives NSW two middles, with Robson hooker cover and able to run on at lock if needed. Burton covers halves, centres or even second row at a pinch with his size. Any wing or fullback issue is covered by bringing Burton into the centres and moving Crichton or Turbo.
I was thinking with To’o on one wing a taller option needed on the other.
Agree though – plenty of possibilities
Blues Origin predicted team: Maguire set to overhaul squad in search of winning combination
I was wondering what was happening with this situation. Other things that were “normal” in the 80s, 90s or earlier (e.g. sorting out on field differences behind the sheds after the game, packing a loose arm in the scrum so you can make the cattledog call, smoking in the change rooms, casual or overt racism) aren’t acceptable now. Be interesting to see if the court sees this in the same light.
NRL News: Warriors sign rookie Jett, Topine sues Dogs for $4m over 'psychiatric injury' from wrestling punishment
Mike I’d be interested in the data of head on head contact what the proportion is of tackler on ball carrier as opposed to two tacklers having a head clash with each other. Not trying to downplay the argument you’re making, just wondering how the data breaks down.
Tackle it head on: Finucane and Lewis can teach the NRL why concussion rules have to change immediately
Ok, I’ll play.
1 Dylan Edwards
2 Brian To’o
3 Tom Trbojevic
4 Stephen Crichton
5 Zac Lomax
6 Nicho Hynes
7 Nathan Cleary
8 Payne Haas
9 Api Koroisau
10 Jake Trbojevic
11 Cameron Murray
12 Haumole Olakau’atu
13 Isaah Yeo
14 Matt Burton
15 Reece Robson
16 Liam Martin
17 Mitch Barnett
18 Ryan Papenhuyzen
Blues Origin predicted team: Maguire set to overhaul squad in search of winning combination
Eels pack totally fail to aim up. Solution? Drop a winger. 👍
NRL Round 8 Team Lists Late Mail: Injury causes Dragons reshuffle, Cleary back, Broncos' mixed news, Eels blood new half
I hadn’t targeted the Poms as bad boys, honest!
Heroes versus villains: An NRL showdown of nice guys up against the nasty mongrels
New entry in the Big Book of How The Hell Did That Happen???
Heroes versus villains: An NRL showdown of nice guys up against the nasty mongrels
I had forgotten all that stuff about Api.
Reed is a bit hard done by but since it was other people complaining about Reed on a live blog that sparked the idea so I felt committed. Care to nominate an alternative villain from the Dogs?
Heroes versus villains: An NRL showdown of nice guys up against the nasty mongrels
There’s some forwards who rightly get roasted for playing well below their pay packet. Ryan Matterson seems to escape scrutiny somehow. For a bloke who has played Origin and is on good coin, being kept out of a starting pack by Bryce Cartwright should be a wake up call.
Darwin theory dictates only the strongest survive - Arthur on the rocks at Eels after embarrassing capitulation
Rugby League Central still has a good supply of wet lettuces it seems.
NRL Round 7 judiciary: Knight gets ban for tunnel brawl, Tigers star facing ban, Roosters duo charged
Yeah. It’s Robbo.
NRL Round 7 Talking Points: With big wins come big losses, and which coach is the game’s biggest sook?
Unlucky for Fogarty. He’s been a real general this year.
Fogarty off with suspected bicep tear as Raiders night goes from bad to worse in Broncos blowout
Thanks. The Jet was more cargo plane with the amount of baggage he took to the judiciary
NRL Round 7 judiciary: Knight gets ban for tunnel brawl, Tigers star facing ban, Roosters duo charged
When those pics hit the internet, then kiss your political career goodbye
Fogarty off with suspected bicep tear as Raiders night goes from bad to worse in Broncos blowout
It’s ok Tony. Some of us got it.
Fogarty off with suspected bicep tear as Raiders night goes from bad to worse in Broncos blowout
Just curious- anyone know when someone was last suspended for tripping? I’ve looked and can’t find anything
NRL Round 7 judiciary: Knight gets ban for tunnel brawl, Tigers star facing ban, Roosters duo charged
Flanno Snr is going ok in the coaches box too 😛
'We gave up': Under pressure Arthur rages at 'part-time footy team' Parra as undermanned Dolphins run riot
Thanks Christo. It’s a fascinating case from the outside.
You’re right that nurses and security guards etc wouldn’t be subjected to a physical punishment. They would, potentially, receive punishment that might include additional duties in line with their existing duties. (Working in healthcare I can tell you the nurse would probably be talked at in a meeting instead, but anyway).
Was the Topine subjected to corporal punishment or was he instructed to do additional tasks consistent with his core responsibilities? I would think the club position is clear.
Were those additional tasks fair, proportionate and reasonable? I think Topine’s position is also clear.
I suspect the judicial position will be somewhat nuanced, when most onlookers will want a black and white ruling. That is, if it makes it that far and isn’t settled out of court.
4 million looks ambitious as a settlement but if you want a kitten, start by asking for a pony.
Interesting times.
Topine vs Bulldogs an important case for NRL and players - wrestling punishment shouldn't be tolerated in a 'workplace'