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Life Long Brisbane Rugby League supporter, first Redcliffe, then Broncos and now back to the Dolphins. Also a mad cricket follower and casual everything else follower.
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On statistics alone, Australia's top four is set to score at a slower rate than we are used to - so do we need to find a Warner 2.0?
In this series of articles I am selecting teams for each state comprising the best performed domestic 50 overs players in that competition’s history.…
In this series of articles I am selecting teams for each state who performed the best in Australia’s domestic 50-over competition. This time we…
Over this next series of articles I will be selecting teams for each state comprising the best performed domestic 50 overs players in the…
As we grind into the 40th or so match of this World Cup, the cricket merry-go-round continues. After India (probably) hoist the World Cup,…
After Australia's 30-nil thumping in the Pacific Championship final, there could be a vastly different Kangaroos team in the next international competition.
Few could have predicted the importance of the first ever clash between the Broncos and the Dolphins.
A new chapter in Legends of the Mitches was written recently as the Starc and Marsh versions delivered a devastating one-two gut punch to…
The modern era: JLT One-Day Cup and The Marsh Cup
Ryobi One-Day Cup and Matador BBQ’s One-Day Cup
The 2000s saw an unprecedented era of stability in the domestic limited overs scene. The format decided on in the final year of the…
The summer of 1992/93 saw a new sponsor for the domestic limited over competition and a shake up to the format. Instead of two…
Following on from my previous article, which examined Australia’s one-day cricket domestic competitions of the 1970s, here we move to the 1980s and the…
Australia has been running a domestic 50-over competition for 54 seasons since the summer of 1969-70 – well, sort of. The inaugural tournament was…
For those who are not aware, the International Cricket Council maintains an official set rankings and ratings for cricketers in all formats of the…
It could be argued that many games of rugby league hinge on a few key moments: a dropped ball with the line wide open,…
It could be argued that many games of rugby league hinge on a few key moments: a dropped ball with the line wide open, a missed field goal or according to most fans a refereeing decision or two, or three.
It could be argued that many games of rugby league hinge on a few key moments: a dropped ball with the line wide open,…
It could be argued that many games of rugby league hinge on just a few key moments: a dropped ball with the line wide open, a field goal that hits the crossbar (I’m talking to you Benny Elias), or according to most fans, a refereeing decision or two, or three.
In my previous article I presented Australia’s mediocre XI, players who played at least 10 Tests without setting the world on fire or doing…
It was refreshing to see an angry coach in a press conference giving it to his team and not the refs
'We gave up': Under pressure Arthur rages at 'part-time footy team' Parra as undermanned Dolphins run riot
Complete performance in the second half by the Phins, which built on a resolute effort in the first have when they were struggling.
The little men blew Parramatta away, JMK and Katoa orchestrated the show. But the go forward was built on Nicholls, Kerr and Keeley. Bostock is growing every week (literally- he was a skinny kid last year). Max Plath is a beauty.
And there is Trai Fuller. A pure footy player, mature, safe, tough and dynamic. I can only imagine his height has been the thing stopping a club from installing him as fullback. Ironic that we were playing Parra because he reminds me a little of Brett Hodgson.
Loved Arthur’s comment when asked if fatigue was a factor, something like “they spent plenty of time standing behind their tryline” 😂 😂
'We gave up': Under pressure Arthur rages at 'part-time footy team' Parra as undermanned Dolphins run riot
Parramatta only have themselves to blame. It’s their home game
'We gave up': Under pressure Arthur rages at 'part-time footy team' Parra as undermanned Dolphins run riot
And his kicking game has come on in leaps and bounds this year
'We gave up': Under pressure Arthur rages at 'part-time footy team' Parra as undermanned Dolphins run riot
With hammer out the only other option is to bring Gagai back and I think that ship has sailed
Injury-hit Maroons won’t panic over Origin selections but just sit back and laugh at Blues’ hullabaloo
That looks about right to me
Injury-hit Maroons won’t panic over Origin selections but just sit back and laugh at Blues’ hullabaloo
For a second I thought Scott Minto had come out of retirement
NRL Round 7 Team Lists Late Mail: Des forced into spine reshuffle, Panthers and Dragons announce debutants
I guess you could have Bevan as keeper. I couldn’t put him in ahead of any of the batsmen.
Matt, Mat or Matthew... The Best XI that shares the popular great name to play top-level cricket
To me it is the usual game of whack-a-mole the NRL has to play with the coaches. Defenders get better at jumping for the ball? Then coach players to come in under them and knock them sideways so they drop the ball more. That gets outlawed? then get players to sprint in before the contest and do everything they can to distract the catcher (see Reece Walsh in the dolphins game, as obvious as anything and not penalised). It’s a better % play than actually competing for the ball because the attacking side won’t risk knocking it on, only the poor defender trying to catch a ball after an opposing player has literally flown past their nose.
NRL Round 6 Talking Points: Concussion sub needs a fix, learning about 'disruption', why does everyone hate Gutho?
Same thing in the Broncos vs Dolphins game, but the Dolphins got a bit of a square up with the penalties going the other way.
NRL Round 6 Talking Points: Concussion sub needs a fix, learning about 'disruption', why does everyone hate Gutho?
I thought Geoff Toovey was the original master of the flap.
NRL Round 6 Talking Points: Concussion sub needs a fix, learning about 'disruption', why does everyone hate Gutho?
I was thinking a fish slapping dance
'F--- me, he's on another planet': Stuart rips into Hasler after Titans coach fumes at referee calls in golden-point thriller
The Dolphins are in a terrible hole. 8 out of their top 17 are out for one reason or another and it includes their 1, 6 (and two back up 6’s), 3 and 13.
Five and a kick: Joey Manu is not the Roosters' best fullback, unless they want to run him into the ground
Yep, there was big one from Reece Walsh on Friday that went unpunished.
Demetriou to be 'given the time he needs' as Souths back coach - for now - after Mal all but turns down job
Definitely should have got 10. The only possible reason I can think off is that it wasn’t high, but to me that’s still a sin bin offence, especially since he’s been given two weeks for it.
Hammer blow: Dolphins lose two fullbacks in one game as Cobbo double helps Broncos to derby glory
If I’m being kind, I’d say “mature age”
Hammer blow: Dolphins lose two fullbacks in one game as Cobbo double helps Broncos to derby glory
To me that entire game after say 12 minutes felt like the Dolphins hanging on by their fingernails with the Broncos just waiting to click into gear. I think they dropped the ball over the line maybe two or three times in the first half.
And the Broncos need Reynolds. I don’t think I’ve seen a team penalized twice for being in front of the kicker for a while.
Hammer blow: Dolphins lose two fullbacks in one game as Cobbo double helps Broncos to derby glory
I think by the end of the game the Dolphins were missing nine of their best 17. At this rate I might get a call 😂 😂
Flegler
Kuafusi
Lemuelu
Gilbert
Plath (suspended)
Donoghue (suspended)
Farnworth
Hammer
Nikorima
Hammer blow: Dolphins lose two fullbacks in one game as Cobbo double helps Broncos to derby glory
Mine were done for being too long, then just for not being interesting for the site I think. Which is their prerogative. I’m not complaining, I just think the type of articles I wrote weren’t what they are looking for. Maybe at some point I’ll have another crack when I come up with an idea as good as as your birth month series, but until then I’m still an interested commenter, just not taking the time to research and write.
Matt, Mat or Matthew... The Best XI that shares the popular great name to play top-level cricket
Absolutely the Phins have got an easy start to the year, and they are little chance tonight. but if they keep winning the games against other mid table contenders, they are a puncher’s chance of a top 8 spot. Injuries are the key as always. How Souths would love a fit Jai Arrow right now!
Wayne Bennett is back on top ahead of Brisbane battle - and he'll be happy to let the Souths chatter continue
Might have to have them field at deep fine leg and deep mid off, otherwise it could get a bit exciting!
Matt, Mat or Matthew... The Best XI that shares the popular great name to play top-level cricket
I’ve given up writing articles for now. Combination of a busy life and few articles rejected.
Matt, Mat or Matthew... The Best XI that shares the popular great name to play top-level cricket
It’s supposed to be Australia’s Bert Oldfield, who likely is wrong anyway. The WI was meant to be WK. Fat fingers 😂
Matt, Mat or Matthew... The Best XI that shares the popular great name to play top-level cricket
The NRL are trying to police things like the old classic of a smaller contract with a side letter guaranteeing $150k per year for a bogus job at the leagues club in retirement
NRL News: Sea Eagles show Schuster the door, Eels encounter 'market value' hitch in Lomax deal, Reynolds eyes early return
I second you on Cam Murray. He should be lock and captain
'Attitude and loyalty surpass strength and speed': The Blues need to 'out-Queensland' the Maroons to have Origin success