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Always loved writing and thought I should give this a go. Love most sports although the Sharkies are the team I'm the most passionate about. Follow me on Twitter @davidholden3101
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The stand-alone WBBL season gets underway tonight when the Sydney Sixers take on their cross-town rivals, the Sydney Thunder, at the iconic North Sydney Oval. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 7:40pm AEDT.
When Hannah Green won the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in June, she was the first Australian woman to win a golfing major since 2006. This was when Karrie Webb won her last of seven, the Kraft Nabisco Championship.
The Sydney Roosters have gone back to back after a highly controversial 14-8 grand final victory over the Canberra Raiders. Let’s take a look at the player ratings for the Roosters.
Next Thursday night, Sport Australia will announce the 2019 winner of The Don Award, named after surely Australia’s best sportsman ever, Don Bradman.
The NRLW continues tonight with the Brisbane Broncos taking on the New Zealand Warriors at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 5:05pm AEST.
The NRLW continues tonight with the Brisbane Broncos taking on the Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park in Melbourne. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 5:05pm AEST.
Match result: The Canterbury Bulldogs have finished their NRL season on a high, defeating the finals-bound Brisbane Broncos by 16 points.
Match result: The Brisbane Broncos have come out one-point winners in a genuine thriller on Friday night, hosting the Parramatta Eels at Suncorp Stadium.
The Newcastle Knights fans deserved better. The 46-4 capitulation to the Wests Tigers effectively ended the Knights’ season while leaving fans questioning as to whether they want this team to represent them again next year.
Well, we’ve got knock out football this Saturday evening, when the Wests Tigers take on the Newcastle Knights at Campbelltown Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 5:30pm AEST.
It seems crazy to suggest that a Melbourne Storm team – who will comfortably win another minor premiership in a few weeks’ time – are in trouble.
The NRL continues this Friday night with the Brisbane Broncos taking on the Penrith Panthers at Suncorp Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 7:55pm AEST.
Match result: St George Illawarra have all but consigned Gold Coast to the NRL wooden spoon with a drought-breaking, face-saving 40-28 win over the Titans.
Round 20 of the NRL kicks off with the Wests Tigers taking on the North Queensland Cowboys at Leichhardt Oval. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 7:50pm (AEST).
Match result: The Parramatta Eels have recorded what will stand as a controversial two-point win over the New Zealand Warriors, with many pundits pointing out a lopsided penalty count.
Match result: The Diamonds got the fright of their lives but they have held on to beat South Africa and they have made the World Cup Final, where they’ll face New Zealand.
Match result: The Canberra Raiders have strengthened their position within the NRL’s top eight with an eight-point win over the Wests Tigers on Saturday.
Match result: A strong second half from the Penrith Panthers has delivered them a 22-point victory over the St George Illawarra Dragons, who were in the match at half time but outclassed thereafter.
The Australian Diamonds continue their quest for a 15th World Cup victory this Saturday night, taking on the Zimbabwe Gems in the early round-robin stages of the tournament. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 6pm (AEST).
With State of Origin over for another year, the clubs now start their run into the finals. This game will have some bearing on the makeup of the final eight as the South Sydney Rabbitohs take on the Manly Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the […]
Agreed, I hate every team other than my own. I just hate the Raiders less than the Roosters, so this Sydneysider is supporting Canberra on the weekend. Unfortunately, I can’t see them getting the result
Why the hell do I have to support the Sydney team in the grand final?
So do I. That DVD has had plenty of plays over the last few years. Always the same result which is great.
Which NRL club’s fans are the biggest whingers?
Sharks’ supporters would have won a number of whinging premierships leading up to 2016. But since the grand final, calls on relocation, grubby Gallen, nasty Fifita or salary caps don’t worry me anymore. We won, baby!!
Which NRL club’s fans are the biggest whingers?
Yada yada yada. Cronulla going…we hear it all the time. How many other clubs have c $20m in their pockets to invest and own their home ground. Invest it wisely and the Sharks won’t be going anywhere for a long time.
NRL expansion: What the NRL should do
For Australia to be a chance on Thursday night, they need to get early wickets. If they can pick up Roy and Bairstow cheaply, uncertainty will start to creep in. It’s up to our new ball bowlers
World Cup semis: Australia's two key weaknesses - and England's major strength
I may be the only one old enough to remember this but Steve Linnane got 20 weeks for an eye gouge on Greg Alexander in the late 1980’s. With the intent that Burgess displayed, he should be facing that type of suspension
What do you need to do to get sent off?
The only use I see for them is that they should give teams some extra room to move in attack. Doesn’t always work that way though.
Some subtle changes the NRL should consider
I know it was on a different surface, but you’d think Ash would have to go in favourite against Madison Keys after her win against her in Fed Cup a few months ago. Simona Halep got Ash 7-5 7-5 a few weeks ago on clay so that would be a big ask. Either way, a world ranking of 5 leading into Wimbledon is a huge achievement
Ashleigh Barty breaks new ground at French Open, as the quarter-finals get underway
Sure, they can still win it, but the pressure on them just lifted a notch. If you assume teams have to go at least 6 and 3 to make the semi finals, a loss to the Windies (which can happen if Gayle and co get going) would have them up against it with arguably the three toughest teams to come. If this occurred, the pressure from the English media and public would be immense.
Don't be mistaken, England are still World Cup favourites
Probably more in my past, James, but I did see that he is still doing well for himself.
Ash Barty's very tenuous connection to Weird Al Yankovic
Well done. Finally someone is talking reality
Cameron Smith's Cronulla complaint is crying over spilt milk
I’d like to see Super Netball recognised as the premier women’s sport in Australia. It certainly is on many levels but seems to get a little lost in the race to promote other codes. Coming from the dad of two netball daughters.
After a year of progress, here's what women's sport needs to work on
Thanks Ronan. Any idea as to what Maxwell’s average and strike rate is when he doesn’t bowl six overs? Just looking to check he isn’t being replaced because he’s being belted around.
Maxwell's bowling can shape Australia's World Cup campaign
There is some talk that the Sharks are under the cap for 2019, so it’s questionable as to what calibre player they would need to offload. Heard that Ava is off to the UK so be interesting to see how it plays out. Kudos to Barry Russell for speaking out
NRL penalties will force Sharks to lose a player: reports
I understand the importance of expanding the game, but culling or relocating Sydney teams is surely just shooting the NRL in the foot. Like it or not, Sydney and Brisbane are NRL heartland. By reducing Sydney teams, you disillusion a number of fans who are then at risk of checking out the Giants or Swans. The effect at the grassroots level would be just as significant.
Fixing rugby league step two of five: Reduce or relocate teams
Couldn’t agree more. Sharks will have a few things to sort following the salary cap ruling but they are more financially secure than a number of clubs who are already propped up by the NRL. The media love to paint a picture but it is far from the reality
Fixing rugby league step two of five: Reduce or relocate teams
Paine is also 34. Assuming you are right and he plays until he retires in a few years time, who are you picking to replace him?
Stats can also be moulded to support an argument. Say you take Carey’s average over the last 3 seasons only. 38 innings, average of a bit over 36. I still think he’s next cab off the rank.
Put Tim Paine in the Order of Australia, but not the Ashes squad
Maybe, but Carey is averaging 75 so far this Sheffield Shield season whilst Philippe has scored a century. Paine should, and will, be the keeper in the Ashes but it’s not as if he doesn’t have challengers going forward.
Put Tim Paine in the Order of Australia, but not the Ashes squad
I agree that Paine needs to score some runs to hold off his challengers including Alex Carey, Matt Wade and even Josh Philippe.
It’s fair to say though, with Smith at least another 12 months away from the captaincy, we need Tim Paine leading the side in the Ashes series
Put Tim Paine in the Order of Australia, but not the Ashes squad
Depends who you support…for me, 2016 was clearly the best ever. No second place unfortunately.
Eight reasons the 2018 grand final was the best in a decade
A bit harsh, I think. Barty is only 22 after a couple of years off and De Minaur and Popyrin are only 19. I think Popyrin has the best potential of the lot and could be top 10 within 2-3 years
Maybe we all just settle down about Australia's next generation of tennis players?
Looking forward to see my niece, Naomi Stalenberg, having a big WBBL this season. Blogging it for the Roar tonight so I hope she is amongst the runs
The ins and outs for WBBL05