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Does every team need a JWH?? “To win the big games, you need big boppers who do everything they can within the rules (and outside of them until the referee steps in) to create momentum in the middle.”. No. Penrith have shown that you can have multiple BIG BOPPERS who play within the rules and a good forward leader in Yeo to win three consecutive premierships.

Why all the pieces now Fitz for Sharks to shed flat-track bullies reputation and show they’re the real deal

Cronulla are building ,“the hardest leap for any team on the rise – to go from a good team to a great one.” Greatness is a process. It won’t be this year.

Why all the pieces now Fitz for Sharks to shed flat-track bullies reputation and show they’re the real deal

In the 80th minute ,a brain snap , nothing to gain . Absolutely ridiculous. A club demoralised.

NRL Round 8 judiciary: Massive Manly blow as Haumole and DCE banned, Sivo charged for 'stupid' hit

The only thing holding a bowlers interest in the IPL is money. The bowler goes through an ‘ endurance test’ of being flayed to all parts of the ground for six weeks ,with the only motivation being an increase to the bank balance. Of course many will argue that is enough, with the money on offer. Grin and bear it for six weeks. The commentary is about the highest run makers and their strike rates.bowlers hardly rate a mention. History I believe will show that bowler’s careers in the Test arena will be shortened through being flogged as workhorses in the IPL through injury and burnout. No bowler truthfully wants to be relentlessly flogged on roads . So you get bowlers going through the motions only because of the IPL cheque. That is truly burnout territory.

Cricket's long-standing battle between bat and ball: Is the IPL money-driven 'show' ruining the contest of the game?

He made his Origin debut in spectacular fashion in a DECIDER. He performs under big time pressure.

Maroons' Origin predicted team: Slater forced to make changes after injuries sideline some certain selections

It’s hard to argue against Dearden being 18th but surely Ezra Mam has to come into calculations if Munster isn’t fit.

Maroons' Origin predicted team: Slater forced to make changes after injuries sideline some certain selections

They might just needle him at both Origin and club level . Then an operation at the end of the season if needed

Maroons' Origin predicted team: Slater forced to make changes after injuries sideline some certain selections

BG I think NSW will go with Hynes. Slater and Qld have Luai’s measure. Munster can really lift in Origin like a lot of the qlders. I am concerned about Qld getting the better of NSW in the forwards though.

Maroons' Origin predicted team: Slater forced to make changes after injuries sideline some certain selections

Wally has found a new mission and cause through the unfortunate diagnosis of CTE. This advocacy by Wally may end up achieving more than all of his great feats on the football field. Research on early detection and prevention could be life changing for many. Wally you won’t get any boos from south of the border on this!

Tackle it head on: Finucane and Lewis can teach the NRL why concussion rules have to change immediately

“Kent also have current England opening batter Zak Crawley“. Bartlett should be making the most of his time bowling at Crawley, learning of weaknesses, as he could be bowling at Crawley come Ashes 25-26.

Cricket Australia backflips on Bartlett's county stint, Stoinis slams century to break IPL drought

When you have too many options, it’s more likely that stuff ups happen. You run out of time trialling options with three games.

Blues Origin predicted team: Maguire set to overhaul squad in search of winning combination

The type of running games that Hynes and Cleary play could be really profitable or they will get in each others way and be uncoordinated. I guess we’ll find out because I think it’s Hynes’ time.

Blues Origin predicted team: Maguire set to overhaul squad in search of winning combination

Play Luai

Blues Origin predicted team: Maguire set to overhaul squad in search of winning combination

It will be a decider at the cauldron . You know who usually gets burnt there?

Blues Origin predicted team: Maguire set to overhaul squad in search of winning combination

It’s very hard to win a clean sweep in this day and age. NSW have often looked better on paper and then lost series.

Blues Origin predicted team: Maguire set to overhaul squad in search of winning combination

Forward leadership. He is difficult to tackle as well

Blues Origin predicted team: Maguire set to overhaul squad in search of winning combination

Teddy isn’t heading to the C or centre position but LRO position. Left Right Out!

Robinson's custodian conundrum: Would Roosters be better off with Manu at fullback?

Tedesco had a baby in Sept 2023 and he is playing like he should retire in 2024

Robinson's custodian conundrum: Would Roosters be better off with Manu at fullback?

If Teddy played in the centres , he would think that the backline finished with him. So those outside him would never see the ball. Never get it passed to them.Its a speculated move that won’t eventuate. If Teddy isn’t the first choice fullback, he needs to retire.

Robinson's custodian conundrum: Would Roosters be better off with Manu at fullback?

That is a crazy scene to see in the tunnel,” – Cooper Cronk not as CRAZY as Greg Dowling fisticuffs with Kevin Tamati in 1985 Aus V NZ test at Lang Park. It was wild fight on the sidelines. Those were the days of less control, censorship and more spontaneity.

'Crazy scene in the tunnel': Hetherington in strife after scuffle outside sheds, Ponga hobbled as Dogs flog Knights

Those difficult to define qualities of spirit and loyalty were converted to an unrelenting need to continually ‘payback’ those poaching cockroaches for stealing and using Qld players to beat Qld. This was laid down by Immortals Beetson first then Wally Lewis from 1980-84. It took NSW till 1985 to win its first Origin series. It took an equally passionate Blue in Steve Mortimer to feel the importance of restoring pride to NSW. What Beetson and Lewis laid in terms of the Qld mentality is what current origin players from Qld are directed to. Respect and uphold the legacy standing on the shoulders of those who went before.

'Attitude and loyalty surpass strength and speed': The Blues need to 'out-Queensland' the Maroons to have Origin success

You need a captain who knows how to “talk” to the referee like Cam Smith did. Never got too excited Api yes, Nathan, no. I agree.

'Attitude and loyalty surpass strength and speed': The Blues need to 'out-Queensland' the Maroons to have Origin success

Smith was never the same player after that concussion. It was obvious, that when he encountered Wagner’s relentless short pitched bowling a year or so later, he was on the look out for THAT TYPE OF BALL that decked him.

The possibiliy of Jofra Archer's career coming to an early end will rob cricket of a bowler with so much talent

Somethings you never forget. Archer to Smith in 2019. The way Smith hit the deck after that Archer bouncer was terrible. Momentarily I thought the worst. It was fierce fast and scary bowling.

The possibiliy of Jofra Archer's career coming to an early end will rob cricket of a bowler with so much talent

Tedesco is in that really “ cranky stage” prior to retirement. He has done it all and recently concussed for the 10 th time. In a club which isn’t performing and he isn’t performing, brain snaps like the trip occur. Sheer frustration kicks in. It’s with that context in mind, NSW selectors have to be concerned that the ill discipline and poor decision making he is displaying gets transferred to the Origin arena. It’s time to make the call on Teddy. No origin in 2024.

NRL Round 7 judiciary: Knight gets ban for tunnel brawl, Tigers star facing ban, Roosters duo charged

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