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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…
The whole reason I’ll be going on Saturday Night is to watch Clyde score a double in his first game back.
The guys smart and brutal and his presence will left the side, his experience invaluable.
White has the roster to rattle the cages in 2013. Can’t wait,
I hear Buderus did some great work in his twenty minutes on staff too.
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Jake hypes Brumbies with Clyde's return
I look back at the Raiders team and wonder why I ever thought the Tigers could win, but at the time, it was definitely the other way around and no one rated the Raiders. The Tigers forward pack seemed so dominant, but again, with hindsight, there were some superstars in that Raiders pack too.
Remember the 1989 grand final? I sure do
I went to the Raiders v Tigers at Bruce a few years ago, they had Tigers players there as a commemorative thing for ’89. When they played bits of it on the screen the Tigers players turned away and couldn’t watch it. I was the same.
Remember the 1989 grand final? I sure do
I hope so. I genuinely do, but it’s one of the things I tried to comment on, is the conjecture it creates for fans. I just hope they don’t scapegoat a few to make it look like they are “taking action”.
My view of the ACC's report
Thanks for the comments.
Glad to know I’m not the only person with whom the ’89 Grand Final still resonates.
2005 was great. I must admit I got pretty fired up watching that game.
Keith Galloway is a player that reminds me of why I loved the Tigers as a kid. Also glad Curtis Sironen is a Tiger.
I wrote another article here: http://www.theroar.com.au/2013/02/12/my-view-of-the-accs-report/ – I hope you like it.
Remember the 1989 grand final? I sure do
It’s devastating for fans. I know of AFL fans sending in their membership cards in disgust. But regardless of the outcome, it just makes you doubt the amazing performances you’ve seen. I saw a highlight real from last year and my brain was just throwing up “maybes” instead of just being excited about the skill, etc.
My view of the ACC's report
It is hard comparing players from other eras. A lot has changed since ’89.
Garry Jack was an old school fullback.
With the introduction of the 10m, the fullback’s role has evolved a lot.
Last year I was amazed how good the fullbacks were in each of the top four teams. Dangerously quick, skilful and smart footballers.
With regards to Belcher, I knew he was a great player because every time he had the ball for Queensland or the Raiders I’d worry.
Remember the 1989 grand final? I sure do