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Pumped after the end of Round 1, I decided to watch the first episode of the Dolphins show on Stan. This was despite not…
Sonny Bill Williams has written a book, and I’m looking forward to reading it when it comes out on October 13. It promises to…
I’m curious as to why there aren’t more current and potential future NRL halfbacks booking in a pitch session phone call with Ricky Stuart.…
The scene: Ricky Stuart is at the end of his rope, another season of over-promise and under-deliver for the Raiders. Cut to Ricky at…
Watching the coverage of the Wests Tigers-Dragons game, I noticed the hair colour, hair cut and facial hair of the young debutant almost immediately.…
The NRL contract for the Bunker is soon to be up for review. Reportedly worth $2 million a year, since being introduced, hardly a…
I’m interested in the many theories about rugby league's future, and if the NRL's plan is for a team in Perth and second sides…
You may have noticed some of your friends and colleagues starting to get on one of the following NRL trains, and people who were…
Once upon a time. That's the usual start a fairytale. “Who is going to win the NRL premiership in 2018?” That can start a…
Finally, the NRL is back. I love watching rugby league, it is a shared experience that brings people together, and it gives me something…
There is a mythology to rugby league, and it is built through the annual narrative of the NRL Finals series. Last year, the Cowboys…
I know I am in the minority of NSW fans condemning the actions of Paul Gallen as unacceptable. But that's the problem. Maroons coach…
State of Origin is almost here. Mate against mate, state against state. Time to chill a few beers, buy some Puffy Dogs (to be…
Sometimes I need to turn my brain off. I think too much and most of this thinking is non-productive to the point of being…
As a massive fan of rugby league, there are things I would like to see improved. I've cut my list down to six. 1.…
I was at the service station this morning and I saw the display of 2013 Rugby League ‘Footy Cards'. And then I saw the…
On Thursday and Friday people asked me what I was up to on the weekend. My answer: “I'm going to the Brumbies!” The next…
I was riding to work today and I saw a sign that said: “Swimming Carnival!” Swimming carnivals for me were about sitting around with…
The current drugs in sports crisis is crazy. Actually, I won't say “sport” like its all sport and all professional athletes. It's primarily AFL/NRL…
A friend asked me yesterday: “What's your saddest memory?” Without really thinking about it I said: “September 24, 1989.” To understand why, you need…
What if the Warriors get to win in 2018 as a compromise?
The NRL is back. Finally, something to talk about
I did not know that, leave it with me…
The NRL is back. Finally, something to talk about
Me too, I don’t start betting before Round 4, but keen to see how all the new combinations work out.
The NRL is back. Finally, something to talk about
Thanks Riley, I’ve got my pies in the oven and am ready…
The NRL is back. Finally, something to talk about
I agree, they were hilarious – thanks for the link.
NSW State of Origin rituals ready for game I
Thanks – I should declare I don’t have any shares in Puffy Dogs, and I only eat them during State of Origin for some reason…lol.
NSW State of Origin rituals ready for game I
Wow – no wins in the history of Facebook, that puts it in perspective.
NSW State of Origin rituals ready for game I
I hope so – I was more referring to the talk around the team than the reality of any changes. It’ll be talk of the halves and changes to forwards and switching the bench utility players – you know – the usual…
NSW State of Origin rituals ready for game I
A puffy dog is a cocktail frankfurt, no skin, wrapped in puff pastry. There are pictures of them on the version of the article on my website (www.dearweetbix.com.au)
NSW State of Origin rituals ready for game I
Wow. Thanks so much for all of the lively discussion. Some great points made. Liked reading the suggested improvements of others.
I wrote another article at the same time as this one. Check it out here:
Thanks!
Six things that will improve the NRL
The Brumbies v Waratahs game is going to be a cracker. Hopefully everyone stays til the end!
To those who leave the rugby early
The Cookery Nook at Hawker in the ACT has a bunch of old League mags in the shop. It’s great fun reading through those…
Oh no, there's been a Footy Card price hike!
Can’t say I remember that Gary Jack one. Lol. The swapping and dealing and trading was a massive part of it. It’s why I’m dirty they are now $4 a pack.
Oh no, there's been a Footy Card price hike!
If you like this and want to check out my writing on topics other than sport, check out: www.dearweetbix.com.au
Oh no, there's been a Footy Card price hike!
Yeah, I had a hard time getting the Steelers one in ’88…
Oh no, there's been a Footy Card price hike!
One of the reasons I didnt go a pie, was that it was actually a a warm night last Saturday. I normally love a good pie on those nights at Canberra Stadium when the wind is cutting through you and I use them as life support. Ah well, next time Gadget, next time…
To those who leave the rugby early
After the first try, they played Kris Kross “Jump” where I was, but I did notice the weird perpetual soundtrack, I realised I hadn’t heard “Enter Sandman” in a really long time…
To those who leave the rugby early
Thank to everyone who has commented so far on this piece.
I love being at the games to support the Brumbies, but I just love being in the crowd. One day I’ll be that old man I’m sure.
This is from my blog “Dear Weetbix”, but I’ll keep posting my sports related pieces here on The Roar, love the engagement with other sports fans.
To those who leave the rugby early
Ours were never that extravagant, but that sounds awesome. Reminds of the Boxing Day tests, where the cricket is good, but the watching the spectators shenanigans is also a big part of it.
My swimming carnival advice to my high school self
That is a great story, it’s that sort of stuff that I generally love about sport.
My swimming carnival advice to my high school self
There s something re-assuring there…
My swimming carnival advice to my high school self
I don’t think Ive had a Killer Python as an adult. Lol. I better rectify that…
My swimming carnival advice to my high school self
Part of my reasoning for writing it was exactly your point Paul. It will be very interesting to see if they can keep it going, as all have shown early promise and faded. I like that some of the people switching trains and getting carried away by the train they are on, are starting to make some definitive and bold claims. It is all part of what I love about footy fans. This early, it is all wishful thinking and speculation, but it’s fun to dream, hope and guess.
Thanks for getting on board with the train analogy too!
All aboard the NRL train