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Over my many years of watching rugby league, I have always thought that there is no other sport on the planet where referees are treated with the derision and lack of respect that we see on display each week.
Each morning during this COVID pandemic, I have woken up and repeated the following phrase: I am grateful for a healthy family and for a job.
COVID-19 has brought plenty of challenges as we adjust to working and learning from home, and negotiating how we share space. But for Alyce Parker, the coronavirus has resulted in some normality.
Elise Collier remembers watching the 2016 Rio Olympics from her school library as she was preparing for her final year exams.
When a new Chairperson is appointed to any company, it is not uncommon for there to be a change in Chief Executive Officer.
I grew up as a Parramatta Eels fan in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
The COVID-19 pandemic means our Olympic athletes will wait until 2021 to chase their Tokyo dreams. But for Caitlin Parker, one more year isn’t too long in the scheme of things.
Claudia Bell was recently recognised for her outstanding achievements in advancing the opportunities for women and girls to play rugby at the Her Sport Her Way Awards.
At the beginning of the season, I promised myself that I wouldn’t fall for any rugby league clickbait.
It has been just over a week since Australia were named ICC T20 Women’s World Cup champions after defeating India in the final by 85 runs in front of 86,174 fans at the MCG.
Is there anything more rugby league than two Canterbury Bulldogs players being stood down two nights before the rugby league season kicks off because of an off-field controversy?
Last month I predicted my top eight for the season ahead – a bold move before the season has even started, which no doubt will come back to bite me.
This week, the NRL launched its new ad to kick-off the 2020 season and, as always, nothing in rugby league is without controversy.
The NRL season is almost upon us, which means it’s time for The Roar’s annual countdown of the 50 best players in the competition.
For the GWS Giants, their win against the West Coast Eagles in the AFLW last weekend may have been the best in their history. The margin of 28 points certainly suggests so.
This weekend the Australian summer will come to an end, and with that comes hope that there will be relief for large parts of the country following the most devastating bushfire season our country has ever faced.
Coming into AFLW season four, the Adelaide Crows were the hunted. After winning their second title in just three years in 2019, the club had certainly proven themselves as one of the most dominant teams in the competition.
I actually relish a small part of the preseason, because anything is possible. At this point we all still think that our team can win the premiership.
At age 13, Marina Carrier moved with her family to the United Kingdom after her dad had been given a job opportunity.
If you read the article, Blackberry Smoke, I limit the use of dinosaur to those who think it will create more ‘free flowing footy’. If there is a sensible reason to move to one referee – then I am all ears.
NRL refs are victims of dinosaur fans and gutter journalism
I didn’t write the title of the article.
NRL refs are victims of dinosaur fans and gutter journalism
The Barry, not a dinosaur at all.
I perhaps should have made my point clearer. There are many people who think we should go back to one referee, because that’s how it was in the past and footy was better in those days.
The argument about ‘free-flowing’ footy makes no sense to me, because I don’t really know what that means and I think it is blatantly incorrect.
NRL refs are victims of dinosaur fans and gutter journalism
Jimmmy, thanks for your response. I’ve been doing some reading on this as of late and yes I think in the short term we are going to have some issues. There’s a former touch judge on Twitter – @yeoldeguildford – who has been discussing this in recent days.
One example he has used is a on field referee on the touch line last year who was in the wrong position and made an error. His point is not to criticise that on field referee, but more to make a point of the specialist skill set that our touch judges have.
NRL refs are victims of dinosaur fans and gutter journalism
MM, I think you outlined my biggest problem which is the way this has been done. Coaches and players had concerns and this was pushed through quickly without consultation.
Personally, I know if there were major changes to my role without my consultation I would certainly be frustrated about it.
NRL refs are victims of dinosaur fans and gutter journalism
Thanks Onside! I’ve been following Ashleigh and her art during lockdown – thanks for sharing!
Elise Collier goes from cricket to shooting to Tokyo
1.5 metres, it would be good to understand what you mean by ‘the greater good of the game’. If you check out AJ’s article from today: https://www.theroar.com.au/2020/04/21/as-todd-greenberg-exits-what-will-happen-next-for-the-nrl/ it sets out even more of what was achieved under Greenberg’s watch. What was lacking for you in his leadership?
Reflecting on the legacy of Todd Greenberg
Thanks for the support, Ben! Much appreciated.
And completely agree that that crossover doesn’t always work exceptionally well. I guess Georgie had the advantage of being very successful in rowing surf boats (I probably didn’t do her justice in the article – she is a champion in rowing surf boats too!!)
Georgie Rowe-ing her way to Tokyo
So happy to know your daughters are growing up in a different world than I did, DJ!
Claudia ringing the Bell for women's rugby
Thanks, Tom! It is definitely starting to happen and last year the Wallaroos played more Test matches than ever before… but we still have some work to do before it catches up to the 7s space!
Claudia ringing the Bell for women's rugby
Thank you for the support, Henry! So much appreciated!!
Where to next for women's cricket after the T20 World Cup?
I think we are already there!
Where to next for women's cricket after the T20 World Cup?
IAP, I think that’s unfair – matches broke records in almost every single place they went.
From memory, the first game between Australia and India had over 13,000 which was a new record set for a stand-alone women’s cricket event in Australia.
Where to next for women's cricket after the T20 World Cup?
What on earth has signaled to you that I am outraged?
When will players learn? Their behaviour impacts the bottom line
They broke team protocol. End of story. It had nothing to do with a ‘mob mentality’.
When will players learn? Their behaviour impacts the bottom line
So as long as players win games they can do as they like off the field?
When will players learn? Their behaviour impacts the bottom line
Nick, are you heading to the game this week? If so, an update would be great!
Why I'm not sold on the Cowboys in 2020
James, that is a really interesting question and one I haven’t considered!
Why I'm not sold on the Cowboys in 2020
Really appreciate your support midfielder.
NRL refs are victims of dinosaur fans and gutter journalism