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Garth Jones

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“Journalism” is a term I try to use when talking about news (sports and otherwise) these days. Their research seems to be based around what they read on the internet, whether it be gossip or social sites (most stories these days mention something to do with facebook) and the focus is on getting the story out first regardless of the facts. Of course if it wasn’t for the crap in the mainstream news sites I wouldn’t spend so much time here on the Roar. At least on here there’s no disguising it’s just someone’s opinion and I get to read interesting comments that broaden my sporting knowledge.

Has sports journalism lost its way?

I’m sick and tired of seeing the team list each week and there being so many in’s and out’s. It must be extremely hard for fringe players coming into the side to get into the groove of the team, and for the existing players in the team to get used to the new faces, for the team to gel together. When a player joins a new team they usually take 3 or 4 games to really hit their straps but the coaching staff at the Lions just don’t seem interested in giving them that chance. A good example is Cornelius. He plays in NEAFL and kills it then they put him into the top side and he only kicks 1 or 2 goals and they drop him. His workrate and concentration needs attention in the AFL level but at least give him 3 or more games in a row to get used to it, especially when you suddenly have to be wary of Brownie being the number 1 target running all over the place to try and get the ball.

Time to toss Voss as Brisbane Lions coach

I wonder it if also has something to do with them not wanting the turf torn up for the main match and possibly damaging the ankles/knees of the star nrl players

Eels the worst side of the NRL era

Centre would be the position I would be putting him in.

Eels the worst side of the NRL era

I think they should make it a celebration of major sports and play one off games/tests on the day between Australia and NZ. A Rugby League test (instead of a week before), Rugby Union, Netball, Soccer, One Day or 20/20 cricket match and an AFL match (though obviously not between Oz and Nz). Have the games spread out through the day from noon onwards so the matches could be telecast all day long into the evening.

Would an Anzac Day fixture work for football?

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