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Cronulla were cooked long before Charlie Staines found his range at Kogarah, but with the sticks split after the Forbes tearaway’s third, Nathan Cleary had effectively put the statistical dagger through the Sharks’ season.
A quick lap of Hurstville Oval’s hedge-square perfect gardens is all it takes to lift the lid on the prestigious St George District Cricket Club. Now a regular host of state and WBBL matches, the boutique ground is flush with tributes to over a century of club success.
With the gates locked to fans and players alike, here’s a team to tackle the elephant in the room.
You don’t have to be Brad Arthur to know what lies around the corner. Hell, you don’t even have to be Craig Bellamy. Anyone with half a footy brain knows that Melbourne’s finals strategy is locked into their DNA.
The cover of last week’s Big League magazine screamed ‘1,000 not out’. The image of 400-gamer Cameron Smith stood at the forefront of triple centurions Benji Marshall and the understated Gavin Cooper.
Busted bunkers, cross-eyed referees and unlucky eye gougers. We’ve heard it all and had a sook.
Last Saturday night in Newcastle, Mitchell Pearce found himself friendless in no-man’s land.
In my Steeden-esque world, the countdown to this season’s opening round was shaping up like any other.
As the preseason rolls into February even some of the biggest names pause to assess the tailgating talent.
Aussie Test cricket fans might be hurting but plenty have shown the heart to keep the turnstiles spinning. If only Justin Langer could say the same about his fragile top order.
Melbourne Cricket Ground curator Matthew Page was on a hiding to nothing despite his positive spin leading into day one of the Boxing Day Test.
David Morrow had lost his lollies; my tiny Corolla speakers throbbed on life support in tune with his booming venom. It was 2010 and Steve Matai had just smeared Michael Ennis across the Brookvale turf with a callous high-shot.
The frustration in Matt Nable’s voice said it all, “this is rubbish”.
As a global collective all red-heads reckon they have more fun. And, if you’re like me, then who’s to argue? I’ll drop anything to watch red-heads for fun.
Imagine if rugby league hall of fame nomination was based on attributes aligned to the game’s head-down, bum-up blue-collar building blocks.
No one wears their heart on their sleeve better than Sam Burgess. And mixed with adrenaline-fuelled mayhem, there’s none more explosive.
How do you reckon you would have gone at Allianz Stadium last Thursday night trying to convince a rugby league novice the Rabbitohs vs Roosters match they were about to witness is the NRL’s oldest and most bitter rivalry?
If I supported the Canberra Raiders, I’d want the ballistic Ricky Stuart and his busted plastic chairs over his apologetic alter ego every day of the week.
You’ve seen your share, kk. No doubting this end.
Smith remains the game’s best player because Tedesco disappears in big moments
This year for sure, it’ll be part of Dessie’s plan against Parra.
Dark horse? Penrith might just be the only certainty of 2020
Ha. No different to gibberers like us on here then. There’s hope for us all, well most anyway.
Dark horse? Penrith might just be the only certainty of 2020
Yep, agree. Still away to go before they have the consist resolve of the usual front runners. But if windows are a thing then the Panthers are close. Plenty of names on the rise, just like their pay demands as the wins mount, be interesting to see how many are still on the books after another 2-3 years.
Dark horse? Penrith might just be the only certainty of 2020
Even though Api already has a premiership ring, he could be just the Priddis the Panthers need.
Dark horse? Penrith might just be the only certainty of 2020
Is the Manly merge in the current 50 year cycle, I’m up for anything. Moylan and Turbo in a battle for the front row seat.
Dark horse? Penrith might just be the only certainty of 2020
If Kent, Hoops and Hitch are stumped for words, narrative is the filler. Surely kk, of all the busted years, the Storm/Easts narrative is dead. Battle of the west makes sense so long as it’s not branded the narrative we had to have.
Dark horse? Penrith might just be the only certainty of 2020
Form hides everything hey, what the Sea Eagles would do for a win.
Dark horse? Penrith might just be the only certainty of 2020
Did Gus eventually settle on 5 years, is that now or are we getting ahead of ourselves?
Dark horse? Penrith might just be the only certainty of 2020
Tend to agree. Looks like a four horse race but with 11 rounds to go anything can happen.
Dark horse? Penrith might just be the only certainty of 2020
Sounds like I could do with your help, what’s the topic?
Top-eight twists will be a formality as warp-speed fallout takes hold
Just because Robbo didn’t know doesn’t mean another in a Roosters tie dealt facts that you don’t care about.
Top-eight twists will be a formality as warp-speed fallout takes hold
I’m worried about Marty, he doesn’t possess the authority around the middle as per previous years. Certainly doesn’t run with as much purpose and it seems Des has coached the offload out of him.
The Suli loss has been undervalued too, his footwork and punch through the line is a big loss.
Manly will come good, the combinations will improve. Just a matter of coming up with enough wins to keep them in the race for the return of Tom and Dylan.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 7
Well played Sharks. SJ and Moylan stood out but the Eagles were bashed up front by a hungrier pack. Turbo wouldn’t have changed the result.
Seibold finally exposed as a fraud. That presser was disgraceful, worse than his team’s effort on the park. Directionless, clueless and uninspiring. Apparently he white anted Madge then hid behind an established combination. Apparently white anted Bennett and has now been exposed. For me he and White must be replaced.
Parra are the real deal, they hit hard every week. Another physical performance put the out of sorts Raiders away.
Finally, Corey Horsburgh, I just love him. A prime-time must. Get well big fella we miss you already.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 7
Cheers Andre glad you enjoyed it.
The disconnect tugging at Sydney cricket's grassroots
All good. I love watching Easts too, entertaining and skilful.
Top-eight twists will be a formality as warp-speed fallout takes hold
Was it a beat up or another part of the club making claims out side the playing squad. Don’t under sell the Dragons here, they gave your guys a decent contest.
Chill man, the three peat is still on.
Top-eight twists will be a formality as warp-speed fallout takes hold
And who’d seriously consider taking on the Warriors. Tooves is already mad, he’s probably the only serious candidate. But with a faceless CEO, everyone will always be looking over their shoulder.
Top-eight twists will be a formality as warp-speed fallout takes hold
I’m running with the Dr tag, kk. Pity my neighbours.
Supercars, great summation. Parra v Raiders was ferocious, wouldn’t want to be Horsburgh’s little brother. Parra the real deal, I reckon they’ll cover Moses’ absence but have they got the bash until October.
Top-eight twists will be a formality as warp-speed fallout takes hold
Cheers Nat. Will Seibold be choosing next week’s lineup???
Top-eight twists will be a formality as warp-speed fallout takes hold
Sustainability a massive issue. That said, it’s tough enough trying to score a gig to see any match.
Top-eight twists will be a formality as warp-speed fallout takes hold
There’s merit in quarters for the remainder of 2020 but would you continue it in 2021 assuming the players are better prepared?
Top-eight twists will be a formality as warp-speed fallout takes hold
Your not wrong Paul, already there’s a few sides caught between a rock and a hard place. Wouldn’t be a coach for quids.
Top-eight twists will be a formality as warp-speed fallout takes hold
Welcome Dane. Nice wrap mate. Hope you’re right about the Sea Eagles.
Tips and predictions for NRL Round 12