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A sports fan generally, but a soft spot for AFL, Rugby Union, Rugby League and Cricket.
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Nothing says blockbuster like the words 'traditional rivals'. Rivalries are commonplace in sport but always make for special encounters. For the player it's about…
I think Essendon are starting to learn the art of not panicking. They’re still rushing a bit, when they need to slow down, take another few seconds and get the good inside 50. They seemed to break down around half forward a couple of times. I’m encouraged, they won’t languish at the bottom end and hopefully in calculation at the end of the season. Getting the experience is the key.
Footy Fix: The best Anzac Day classic since the first one confirms the Pies are back... and the Bombers are for real
So it seems that the recommendation of the Administrator is for creditors to accept the DOCA but that hasn’t happened yet. ATO cannot forgive the superannuation guarantee money so forget about that happening. The PAYGW amounts might be different. RA still needs to agree to payout the funding shortfall. They won’t do that. If they do all the franchises will turn up with their tin mugs asking for their share. End of the day, while I wish this will get up, it probably won’t. I also wish Clifford was doing this philanthropically, the reality is Georgia Widdup is his daughter and he’s trying to protect her from losing her home, or worse.
UPDATE: RA say they were blindsided over Rebels' finances, reject private consortium claim as administrator backs club's survival
Agreed. Blow outs are no fun, even if one’s own team is 20 points ahead. A ‘losing bonus point’ for staying within a converted try is great incentive to keep the contest going. It’s also a great carrot to the team leading to keep pushing in attack to stay outside that margin. There becomes a tangible, big picture reward to being tight in defence.
NRL Round 8 Team Lists Late Mail: Injury causes Dragons reshuffle, Cleary back, Broncos' mixed news, Eels blood new half
Scrap golden point and bring in the bonus point system used in rugby union. Bonus ladder/competition point for winning by more than three tries. Bonus points for losing by less than a converted try. It rewards attacking teams to score, and an incentive for the losing side to take some risks to narrow the margin late in the game.
NRL Round 8 Team Lists Late Mail: Injury causes Dragons reshuffle, Cleary back, Broncos' mixed news, Eels blood new half
Wesley College? He should have played rugby union. He’d have been very good at it. Not wishing to be controversial and I’m definitely not sparking a code war, but he might have been better at it. He just soaks up collisions.
Monster Tribunal night confirmed as Giants challenge Greene, Hogan bans, Eagles appeal star's dangerous tackle
As a Bombers member, I feel Wright’s bump looks worse in some ways. He’s far more casual, almost nonchalant in contact. That said, his eyes are on the ball. Greene on the other hand launches with an intent to collide, closes his eyes, and looks away. He doesnt pay any attention to the ball. Wright’s contact is sloppy which makes it look worse. Greene is more compact but has no attempt at the ball. I think Greene’s 1 week should stand.
Monster Tribunal night confirmed as Giants challenge Greene, Hogan bans, Eagles appeal star's dangerous tackle
I always thought it meant basic, simple or straightforward, not requiring much effort.
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'
If Greene had attempted a spoil or a mark we would not even be talking about that bump. He came charging in with a big dose of FOMO and bails out at the last second. He could have marked it, or safely punched it. The ball hits him on the chest in the end!
Six Points: Greene lucky to only get a week, 2024's two best wins, and the moment that sums up woeful Roos
Lomani is mocking the SANZAAR judiciary and as a result bringing the game into disrepute. His behaviour suggests no contrition, no remorse, no regret. If he’s playing up for the crowd he’s sending a message to team mates and fans that it was not only acceptable to deliberately injure a vulnerable player in the back of the head, but that it was funny to do so. Any reduction in penalty should be reinstated.
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'
Agreed. Actually takes his eyes off the ball and doesn’t try to contest the mark. Even attempting a spoil would have saved him but he didn’t.
Monster Tribunal night confirmed as Giants challenge Greene, Hogan bans, Eagles appeal star's dangerous tackle
Only one preliminary final from that year worth talking about!
Footy Fix: Ferocious, fast and fantastically coached - stuff the controversy, let's give the Dons the respect they deserve
Chanon – 93 prelim?
Footy Fix: Ferocious, fast and fantastically coached - stuff the controversy, let's give the Dons the respect they deserve
Yes. That’s the one. Thanks for providing both context and my trigger for the day. Rebels have the bye this week, but the Storm got me over the line for the weekly Grill’d buy one get one free on Monday. Everyone should sign up, costs nothing the only catch is no takeaway, have to eat in. I like Grill’d – good burgers and great use of an apostrophe!
CONFIRMED: Wallabies land final piece of coaching puzzle as ex-Lion signs on ahead of showpiece event
Is this a safe place to talk about my bile-raising hatred of the verbalisation of versus to “verse” 😱
CONFIRMED: Wallabies land final piece of coaching puzzle as ex-Lion signs on ahead of showpiece event
AtW, can anyone truly handle an apostrophe these days? I’ve seen some bizarre modernisation of the possessive rule that make me wince. It’s like trying to tame a wild horse!
CONFIRMED: Wallabies land final piece of coaching puzzle as ex-Lion signs on ahead of showpiece event
Yep completely agree, they should be throwing balls through tyres repetitively every day. No different to an American quarterback.
CONFIRMED: Wallabies land final piece of coaching puzzle as ex-Lion signs on ahead of showpiece event
Have Wrexham even rebuilt the Kop yet? 😂
Does the A-League have the clout to make a UK-bound event round work in season 2024/25?
Josh Canham. I’m still spewing Trevor Hosea left. I also think Cabous Eloff is on the verge of being eligible.
Enough of realistic expectations, let's get excited about future Wallabies
Great article Ben! If memes were a thing you’d be getting the Leo Di Caprio applause for all you right. Optimism is sorely needed right now. Things look bleak for the Rebels at the moment off the field, but the way they play their rugger is keeping me jazzed. You’re also right about all the younger players emerging, so many names but as Rebels member I’m loving the way Bomber Lanacaster is bringing enthusiasm. Experience and leadership are important, but enthusiasm is the yeast in the recipe!
Enough of realistic expectations, let's get excited about future Wallabies
PaddyBoy, I’m glad you mentioned the Vaihu boys. Glen scores a double against the Drua and completely out of the 23 for the Highlanders game! I thought he was incredibly unlucky…
Enough of realistic expectations, let's get excited about future Wallabies
Did anyone else watching REBvHIG notice the Highlanders dawdling in the last couple of minutes? It struck me as very un-NZish. The margin was back to 9 points, they had an attacking line out and they seemed unhurried. No urgency to score the try and go back for the restart. It was almost as if they thought the Rebels would shoot themselves in the foot and hand them the game. It was really strange to watch.
The Wrap: Crusaders' shot clock fiasco and shhh, don’t put the moz on Darby
The Waratahs beat the Crusaders in golden point extra at the Sydney Football Stadium tonight, 43-40 with an 83rd min drop goal. I know Super Rugby is probably the lesser of the codes in Sydney, but I think the Bulldogs “moral victory” won’t have the same impact in the morning editions of the Sydney papers.
Bulldogs grab moral victory, but Melbourne take the two points as Storm overcome Foxx hat trick in comeback win
I’m pretty sure you have to win something to get the Provan-Summons Trophy or J.J. Giltinan Shield.
Bulldogs grab moral victory, but Melbourne take the two points as Storm overcome Foxx hat trick in comeback win
Rugby Union is a slightly different matter. Rugby Australia have a self imposed rule where a player must play in the local competition – Super Rugby. They make an exception for a small number of players to be selected from overseas, should they have been capped 30 times or played 5 seasons of Super Rugby before leaving. They do have some issued with overseas clubs releasing players outside the international test window. To my knowledge players would only decline selection if their club refused to release them. In recent years some Japanese clubs agreed to release Australian players by negotiation outside the international window.
A-League clubs air grievances after Nestory Irankunda's shock snubbing of Olyroos duty
Agreed. They’re playing a bit like Carlton, but about 18 months behind.
Footy Fix: The best Anzac Day classic since the first one confirms the Pies are back... and the Bombers are for real