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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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Women’s sport is Australia is on the rise. In recent times, the Southern Stars and the Matildas have taken centre stage playing internationals, with both bolstered by strong domestic competitions.
Justin Langer’s challenge to Sheffield Shield batsmen to score runs and put themselves in the running for Test selection has seemingly paid off.
The NRL coaching game of musical chairs seems to be over for another year, with Trent Barrett seemingly the unlucky one to miss out.
Back in the golden years of Australian cricket, most Australian batsmen had to score plenty of runs for a number of seasons at Sheffield Shield level to make the Test team.
The Australian Kangaroos accounted for Tonga 34-16 on Saturday night, but the long term winner from the game will undoubtedly be rugby league.
The Australian sporting public lost interest in Bernard Tomic some time ago.
The Southern Stars completed the clean sweep of its T20 series against New Zealand at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Friday night.
The international cricket season in Australia gets underway tonight, as the Australian women’s cricket team takes on New Zealand in Game 1 of the Commbank T20 series, coming to you from North Sydney Oval. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 7:10pm AEST.
The 2018 NSW Cup reaches its peak this afternoon as the Newtown Jets and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs battle it out for premiership glory at Leichhardt Oval. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 3:10pm AEST.
The footy season is reaching its peak and the cricket season is just underway. The fortunate few amongst us can ignore the cricket, for the time being, as our teams are still in the race for grand final glory.
If Friday night’s qualifying final was any indication of how good this 2018 NRL finals series is going to be, we are in for an absolute cracker. Lack of momentum, from both teams in the lead up, went out the window in a final that will be remembered for a long time.
The Gold Coast Titans host the North Queensland Cowboys at Cbus Super Stadium for Johnathan Thurston’s last ever game. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 5:30pm (AEST).
Match result: Cronulla have ended an emotional rollercoaster of a week on a high after trouncing Newcastle 38-12 on Sunday.
Round 23 of the NRL sees the Melbourne Storm host the Parramatta Eels at AAMI Park. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match from 7:55pm (AEST).
Match result: Daly Cherry-Evans has inspired Manly to a 18-6 NRL win over fellow strugglers Canterbury to vault them out of wooden-spoon contention.
Round 21 of the NRL season kicks off with the Canterbury Bulldogs hostnig the Brisbane Broncos at ANZ Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match from 7:50pm (AEST).
Match result: South Sydney have staged a dramatic second-half comeback to run over the top of Parramatta 26-20 and keep their NRL minor premiership hopes alive.
The NRL administration’s reaction to the series of errors in last week’s Cronulla versus Canberra clash has been nothing short of farcical.
The Brisbane Broncos are set to host the Penrith Panthers at Suncorp Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match from 7:55pm (AEST).
Round 18 of the NRL season sees the Newcastle Knights host the Parramatta Eels. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match from 7:55pm (AEST).
That was a fantastic effort last night. Sometimes it takes adversity to bring out the best in someone, so with no Smith or Warner, Khawaja shined. He went with a clear plan to play the spinners (much like Hayden did many years ago in India) and it worked. With Head and Finch looking solid to, hopefully there will be competition for spots when Bancroft, Smith and Warner return. A top 6 of Warner, Finch, Khawaja, Smith, Head and Maxwell looks pretty good to me although there is a long way to go before that becomes a reality. Paine had a real captain’s knock and I’d love for him to be VC once Smith returns
Khawaja and Paine come of age as Australia shine in Dubai
Scott, don’t think our premiership window is closed at all. Our current rep players are all running around next year (Wade Graham and Paul Gallen would have made a big difference last night) and we have arguably the best crop of juniors coming through given we are in the NSW Cup and Jersey Flagg GF’s this weekend. The trick is keeping the top juniors at the club which I think goes a long way to explain why we have let a number of first graders leave. We may struggle to win next year but the next 3-5 years look good to me
Seven talking points from Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks NRL preliminary final
Head batted 3 for Australia against India A but agree Khawaja could take that spot. I like Shaun Marsh at 5 so wouldn’t want to change that.
Labuchagne does bat at 3 for Queensland which probably puts him the frame to open. Burns would be unlucky to miss out, I agree, but I just don’t see him making the side.
The Australian cricket team will surprise us this summer
A fair portion of the Panther’s comeback on Friday night was due to Gallen and Lewis sitting on the bench. It is hard enough to win a semi final without your full 17 available…just look at the Dragons last night. If they are both available, that time on the bench may actually prove invaluable. I’m completely biased, but the Sharks are still a big chance to win this comp.
Have Cronulla played their grand final?
The back 5 had a day out for the Sharks, with Holmes running 240m and Feki and Capewell both in excess of 180m
Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights: NRL live scores, blog
Well, Shane Flanagan insisted on a better second half performance and the Sharks delivered with a great second 40 minutes, featuring some great tries.
The Knights were brave, finishing with only 2 players on their bench. The Sharks laid the platform through the forwards, with Fifita, Woods and Gallen all making big metres.
Townsend and Flanagan played well off the go forward creating a number of tries.
The Sharks points differential is now ahead of the Dragons but St George now has the chance to take that lead back.
What did you think of that, Roarers?
Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights: NRL live scores, blog
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The Knights throw the ball around again but it breaks down and the Sharks have continued their push into the top 4 with a 38-12 win.
Sharks 38
Knights 12
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80′
Luke Lewis is on the field for the end of the game.
Feki makes another break but Graham puts down the inside pass
Sharks 38
Knights 12
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79′
In his final game for the Sharks, Lee has kicked the conversion
Sharks 38
Knights 12
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77′
That is just brilliant. The Sharks go down the left hand side and Feki makes a long run before kicking back in-field. Townsend takes it on full at pace and has scored under the posts. TRY
Sharks 36
Knights 12
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76′
Newcastle throwing the ball around.
Pearce’s kick is taken by Holmes
Sharks 32
Knights 12
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74′
Short kick off taken again by Sharks.
Gallen makes inspirational run.
Townsend’s bomb is taken by Meaney
Sharks 32
Knights 12
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73′
Conversion from Holmes is good.
Sharks 32
Knights 12
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71′
Short kick off taken by Capewell.
Dugan makes a break down right.
Graham’s bomb is batted back by Dugan to Lee who has scored his second try. TRY.
Sharks 30
Knights 12
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69′
Fifita taken just short. Possible crusher tackle. Accidental contact but a penalty is awarded.
Sharks will look to take the 2 points. Holmes conversion is good.
Sharks 26
Knights 12
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68′
Mata’utia has made a mistake in the play the ball and the Sharks will go on the attack
Sharks 24
Knights 12
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67′
Sharks make good yards again. Townsend’s bomb is padded back but Lee has knocked on
Sharks 24
Knights 12
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65′
Holmes has dropped the kick but Newcastle penalised for offside. Lucky break there for Cronulla.
Sharks 24
Knights 12
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63′
Knights kick is charged down again.
Sharks go left again but defence holds. Sio runs after a Shark mistake and almost gets away
Sharks 24
Knights 12
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63′
Good set from Sharks and Townsend’s bomb taken by Meaney
Sharks 24
Knights 12
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62′
Holmes is the first Cronulla player to score 20 tries in a season.
Prior brings it back
Sharks 24
Knights 12
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61′
Holmes’ conversion is good.
Sharks 24
Knights 12
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60′
The Sharks go right and Holmes has gone straight through the gap, beaten Meaney and is in under the posts. TRY
Sharks 22
Knights 12
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59′
Knights looking dangerous.
Graham has charged down Pearce’s last tackle kick
Sharks 18
Knights 12
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Thanks all. I didn’t name Seibold, Bennett or Cleary as I think all will get at least 2 seasons to get the job done. Of course, if one of those teams goes into freefall, anything can happen.
I can understand the comments re Brennan and Brown but I still don’t think either have a squad with the same quality as the Eels, Cowboys or Raiders. Although with Ramien, Klemmer and others joining the Knights, the pressure will start to build on Brown.
I think Hasler and Pay are safe. Re St George, the calls for McGregor come annually but a similar finish in 2019 is probably enough
The NRL coaches under pressure in 2019