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“But he clearly wants to sign off with another Grand Final lap of honour after ….2015”. That is quite an assumption. He loves the game and imparting wisdom to young men. He doesn’t NEED to add to his premiership tally. Surely that is secondary and peripheral.

The question Bennett needs to address before deciding if he wants to return to Rabbitohs

Except we are paying for the circus clowns in Federal parliament saying very little and delivering Dorothy Dixer questions.

Full of himself, prickly and easy to rile. Is there any point to NRL360 without Paul Kent?

Rex Messup and Barry Ross

Full of himself, prickly and easy to rile. Is there any point to NRL360 without Paul Kent?

Sports panel shows are predicated on “ oppositional individuals and controversy” notably Kent and Buzz, Buzz and Anasta ( NRL 360) ;Gus and Gal ( on 9). Essentially “the key being who is on the panel and the quality of their punditry.” Yes , however the quality of the punditry is questionable.

Full of himself, prickly and easy to rile. Is there any point to NRL360 without Paul Kent?

JFM is one of those players who can really change the momentum of a game in a couple of overs and accumulate a lot of runs VERY QUICKLY. For me he should be in the squad. He could be Maxwell 2.0. But selectors have to have the fortitude to take the risk.

Australia T20 World Cup squad: Smith to be snubbed, Fraser-McGurk's IPL fireworks ignored as selectors take safe options

It’s the continuation of Davey’s farewell tour.

Australia T20 World Cup squad: Smith to be snubbed, Fraser-McGurk's IPL fireworks ignored as selectors take safe options

Green needs to have his technique sorted by the time November rolls around.

Australia T20 World Cup squad: Smith to be snubbed, Fraser-McGurk's IPL fireworks ignored as selectors take safe options

Stoinis is hitting form at the IPL at the right time.

Australia T20 World Cup squad: Smith to be snubbed, Fraser-McGurk's IPL fireworks ignored as selectors take safe options

It does have that obligatory “farewell” feel to it. Which doesn’t necessarily win World Cups.

Australia T20 World Cup squad: Smith to be snubbed, Fraser-McGurk's IPL fireworks ignored as selectors take safe options

Prepare for the Indian test series

Australia T20 World Cup squad: Smith to be snubbed, Fraser-McGurk's IPL fireworks ignored as selectors take safe options

DCE was rightly exonerated. “Ghabar showed video evidence of a tackle by Joe Ofahengaue and Jackson Hastings…..”. A precedent was shown together with several angles of video. The NRL officials should listen to the key stakeholders in the game , that is the advocacy from players, to overhaul the judiciary system.

Judiciary hands down surprise DCE verdict after controversial charge for dangerous throw

“Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand.“- Jesus. Alleged preferential treatment to some players will undermine unity, set player against player and bring a club to its knees and coaches are casualties. The buck stops there. Jason Demetriou I wish you well in your future endeavours.

'Success hasn't been forthcoming': Souths sack Demetriou after fractured board eventually decides time's up

The biggest flop and a wasted investment; Mitchell Starc and the IPl .”It is not the impact Kolkata Knight Riders anticipated when they signed Starc for $4.43 million to make him the competition’s most expensive player.”

Australia T20 World Cup squad: Smith to be snubbed, Fraser-McGurk's IPL fireworks ignored as selectors take safe options

In the West Indies spinners can get a fair bit of turn. So I understand the thinking on a back up for Zampa. Starc is a major problem in T20. Going at nearly 12 an over is just too expensive. A number of players he will encounter at the World Cup have already greeted Mitchell with a slap over the fence in the IPl. They will gladly meet him again .

Australia T20 World Cup squad: Smith to be snubbed, Fraser-McGurk's IPL fireworks ignored as selectors take safe options

Lewis was the difference in the 80s. I saw many of his games and still he holds the record of 8 MOM . Interestingly Cameron Smith is next on 7 ( also has 4 Wally Lewis medals for 4 series ) and Thurston on 6. It’s only a matter of time before they get admitted to that exclusive club.

Blues Origin predicted team: Cleary's massive injury blow confirmed to hand Maguire yet another headache

Dizzy can remind Pakistanis that as a good coach he has history with both bat and ball. Not everyone is a great bowler and can score 201.

'Big achievement': Jason Gillespie secures major appointment as Pakistan Test coach

A great achievement by Dizzy. Pakistan notoriously underachieve, despite a wealth of talent. Their performances in Australia were a reminder of the potential there. Pakistan cricket is a ‘ hotbed of politics and factions’ and Dizzy will need to produce results, but also be a good political operator, navigating all the vested interests and myriad of agendas in Pakistan cricket.

'Big achievement': Jason Gillespie secures major appointment as Pakistan Test coach

The statistics state that clean sweeps were more prolific in the decade 1986-96. Qld won three and NSW 2. Since 2010 there hasn’t been one. The last clean sweep took place in the 2010 State of Origin series when the Maroons lifted the shield for the fifth year in a row. It was easier to win a clean sweep in the 80s and 90s. This was probably because immortals of the game like Lewis Meninga and Johns changed the landscape. Winning a clean sweep is always hard but it is harder in the modern game.

Blues Origin predicted team: Cleary's massive injury blow confirmed to hand Maguire yet another headache

Hynes in at ACCOR stadium, starting beside Cleary. Starting him there and not at Lang Park, will give him all the advantages, in contrast to the way freddy managed him. We will soon see if this combo works. He will be up against Munster world and that will be the stiffest of challenges straight up.

Hynes states claim for Origin with perfect performance as blood-thirsty Sharks devour 'embarrassed' Raiders

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

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