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Massive sports fan especially Rugby League & Football. Eels 2009 run to the finals - Unforgettable. Canberra DH mountain bike World Champs 2009 - My greatest sporting event. Blues State of Origin Win & Australia vs. Netherlands 2014 - Best night ever. Leicester City triumph - The world's best sport's story
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Andrew Johns was peppered with questions from Paul Vautin during the State of Origin post-match review about coaching New South Wales, but Vautin should…
At the start of the 2017 NRL season, Stephen Kearney made a left-field call to select Roger Tuivasa-Sheck as captain of the New Zealand…
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As the NRL season begins to enter to its disjointed but highly important ‘middle-third', a number of NRL teams will look to either capitalise…
Incoming Newcastle Knights' signing Kalyn Ponga is looming as one of the red and blue's most vital recruitments in their 30-year history. But his…
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Thanks mate. Yerh obviously I chose to focus on the captaincy issue, and I don’t think RTS as captain is that issue, I’m sure he’s a great leader in his own right. The Warriors issues are much greater and many pundits have pointed to the ‘bro’ culture..
Two coaches, two captains, one correct call
AFL has bold vision and is prepared to stump up the cash to make it happen.
It’s not rolling the dice if its well thought out and planned!
And yes, a 2nd QLD team around the same time in my opinion.
NRL must make Perth club a reality
I believe the issues are merely challenges that should motivate someone to overcome, and your positives are on the money!
NRL must make Perth club a reality
I like this. If it was viable to get a Perth team in the NSWRL in the next year or two, the NRL should fund it. Surely there’s enough second-tier level players who would be willing to move over and play out of there if they could find employment outside of League as well.
NRL must make Perth club a reality
I agree. Not saying the demise of the Force is the sole reason to jump in. The market has been there for a number of years now…
NRL must make Perth club a reality
I agree with you the one-off games may be a novelty at the moment, but if the move is made it needs to be well-planned and strategic. The start of the Gold Coast Titans was implemented well, and the footprint Melbourne have been able to make, all be it by rorting the salary cap in some sense tends to suggest some concessions or benefits may need to be given to a new Perth club to get them up and running.
NRL must make Perth club a reality
It’s hard to see it, but no growth ever occurs without bold steps and risks! It would give international exposure to Perth’s new stadium and a potential new team.
The NFL moves to the Superbowl every year. Why can’t the NRL do something similar? Even every three years in a city outside Sydney…
NRL must make Perth club a reality
Thanks Gwyn,
There is definitely space over there a rugby team, and from both codes in my opinion. Rugby’s loss can be League’s gain….
NRL must make Perth club a reality
The Titans crowds also dipped after their initial strong years. It’s something that just has to be managed. The Titans did themselves now favours in recent years but from 07′ to 11′ they had very good support and crowds.
NRL must make Perth club a reality
They’re not a reason, but they’re an opportunity the NRL should jump on. Even if the Force hang around, the case for a Perth NRL side is strong enough…
NRL must make Perth club a reality
Thanks Justin, I have to agree mate. Lack of vision and aspiration from the NRL. John Grant says he wants to sure up the future of the clubs they have now before putting expansion on the agenda. Well I can’t see how letting them blow so much cash and then continually propping them up is ensuring up their future.
NRL must make Perth club a reality
I agree, but I would probably find a spot for him because in that sort of environment, around other elite players – it will bring out the best in him. He’s also not the main man with the NSW side, the media focus is more spread…
Hayne at risk of blowing his rugby league legacy
He is polarising in many ways. I struggle to see what motivates or drives him, for me he’s just to casual and doesn’t seem to care much about his team or the result. Phenomenal athlete though..
Hayne at risk of blowing his rugby league legacy
Does this then suggest Hayne needs to change his game? Would a shift to five-eighth enhance his ability to have an influence on results? He big frame and ability to break the line would surely bode well in a Brad Fittler style role…
He was always talked about a player would shift to the halves as he got older, is now the time?
Hayne at risk of blowing his rugby league legacy
Loving the discussion everyone. Keep it up…
I’m living in Newcastle this year so I’m rooting for them… Hopefully only upwards from here!
Are the Knights gone for 2017 without Mullen?
Idris has the potential to be the signing of the year in 2017.
Wests Tigers have the potential to do anything in 2017. But is Jason Taylor the man to take them there?
With Jamal on board, and three of the games hottest talents, the Tigers membership base should have no reason not to boom next season.
Jamal Idris is back and I am excited
Easy to forget old L.T was on the wing that night the Bunnies won the comp. He worked out to be a pretty astute signing at that age!
Love the comparison and I reckon Farah will be a hit there, will have a point to prove and will go well under the coaching style of Madge.
Why Farah signing has a whole Lote positives for the Rabbitohs
EYE-BALL…. Sorry I couldn’t encapsulate your imagination in my opening, but I did seem to grab enough attention to warrant your comment.
I was merely emphasising the fact that the top 4 regular-season teams made the preliminary finals, and that there was only really Brisbane or Penrith that could have made it this far. Anyone league fan would admit no other team was a chance of getting this far, this year.
Keep reading, Cheers.
2016's best make it to the final four
I tend to agree Richard. They seem to fall away through that period and never really got the mojo that they had in 2015 back.
2016's best make it to the final four
Have to agree Mr. Brown, at the time I thought DCE as captain was a surprising call. It’s certainly worked well for T-Baz and the Sea Eagles..
Cheers
Two coaches, two captains, one correct call