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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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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 […]
After a narrow loss to the Warriors last weekend, the Newcastle Knights get a chance to get their season back on track, when they take on the Canterbury Bulldogs in Round 17. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 7:55pm (AEST).
The Newcastle Knights’ depth will be put to the test tonight when they take on the New Zealand Warriors at McDonald Jones Stadium in Round 16 of the NRL season. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 7:35pm (AEDT).
Alex De Minaur will be out for another progression at Wimbledon after a strong opening, but he runs into American Steve Johnson, who will provide an enormous challenge with his power game. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 8pm (AEST).
Australia’s great hope Alex de Minaur will get his Wimbledon campaign up and running on Tuesday evening as he takes on Marco Cecchinato at the All England Club. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 8pm (AEST).
Wimbledon gets underway on Monday evening, and eighth seed Elina Svitolina faces a dangerous first-round battle when she takes on Australia’s Daria Gavrilova. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 8pm (AEST).
Moving into the second half of the NRL season, Australian rugby league is in a good place. We’ve got an Origin series going to a decider, a reduction in poor behaviour off the field and a competition throwing up upsets on a weekly basis.
Round 15 of the NRL kicks off with the Wests Tigers taking on the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Bankwest Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog, starting from 7:50pm (AEST).
The Matildas’ Round of 16 defeat to Norway may have ended their FIFA World Cup aspirations. However, along with the cricket, the World Cups just keep on coming.
Round 14 of the NRL continues this Saturday evening with the South Sydney Rabbitohs taking on the Penrith Panthers at ANZ Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 5:30pm (AEST).
Round 14 of the NRL continues this Saturday afternoon with the Melbourne Storm taking on the Newcastle Knights at AAMI Park in Melbourne. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 3pm AEST.
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?
Of course we do. It’s a different type of tennis, is fun to watch, it’s generally something that Australians are good at and is why middle aged guys like myself can still get a hit of tennis every now and then.
There is no doubt that a singles grand slam title carries more weight but that’s no reason to phase doubles out of the sport.
Do we need doubles in tennis?
Perception doesn’t always equal reality. I will be the first to admit there are some grubby players in that team but not one has been accused of a serious offence so why the Cronulla hate everywhere? Can you imagine the outrage if Fifita was DUI? Flanagan had to go and I think John Morris will actually be good for the club, both in terms of performance and sponsors.
Is John Morris too nice to coach the Sharks?
“A team of baddies”. I’m not sure that “cheating” on a coin toss compares to any type of assault, so I think the “baddies” tag is a bit overdone for the Sharks. DUI, assault etc, we should be focussing on some other teams.
John Morris is well respected down at Shark Park, doing some great work with younger players. I think he will be fine.
Is John Morris too nice to coach the Sharks?
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?