Arthur chance to survive: Blue and golden opportunity for besieged Eels coach without star duo
Every sacked NRL coach can point to a string of injuries precipitating the form slump which eventually cost them their job. While he took…
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Every sacked NRL coach can point to a string of injuries precipitating the form slump which eventually cost them their job. While he took…
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Haha, D-Lo was good for them for a few weeks until the trade deadline lapsed! Highly doubt the Knicks will end up with Devin Booker but it wouldn’t surprise if they try to offload Julius Randle for a more reliable option that fits in around Brunson, OG & Hart
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Penrith were getting into salary cap trouble a few years back so they jettisoned RCG, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Corey Harawira-Naera and Waqa Blake. Eels and Canterbury took over the deals and the Panthers had room to keep younger options who became part of the premiership-winning teams
Darwin theory dictates only the strongest survive - Arthur on the rocks at Eels after embarrassing capitulation
the previous Gold Coast franchise churned thru 5 coaches in the space of 11 years, including an inglorious stint of Wally Lewis as captain-coach
Darwin theory dictates only the strongest survive - Arthur on the rocks at Eels after embarrassing capitulation
Psaltis is becoming the best play-by-play caller, if he isn’t already. Understated, informative and lets the analysts have their room to add insight
Viewers need more of Paul the analyst, less of Fatty the class clown's cringeworthy commentating
right you are, after a re-listen, he said slight not high. But it takes more than slight contact for Collins to bleed his own blood. Terrible decision not to award a penalty. Just because someone knocks on means they can be fair game to cop a high shot
'Embarrassing': Joey fumes over Knights keeping injured Ponga on the park as Roosters rally to win nail-biter
Mundine’s main gripe, and rightly so, was that Matthew Johns who was past his prime by then, was chosen ahead of him for the end of year Australian team for the Tri Nations in 1999 after he had blitzed it for the Dragons in the finals
Why his latest ban could be best thing for Latrell’s career - or the beginning of the end
Many clubs have bought themselves a side but it rarely translates into a title, like Manly in the early 80s, Parra in the late 90s, Tigers over the past decade, Dogs recently https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/01/31/bulldogs-path-to-glory-full-of-pitfalls-very-rarely-do-nrl-clubs-actually-buy-a-premiership-winning-team/
Getting value for money from stars is the biggest competitive advantage in the NRL - and the flip side can be devastating
Fifita wasn’t as bad as Dugan & Moylan for the Sharks at the tail end of their contracts!
Getting value for money from stars is the biggest competitive advantage in the NRL - and the flip side can be devastating
He’s a very good winger in what is likely the final year of his career. Whether they rev up Chevy or send out Savage, it’s time to invest in the future
NRL Power Rankings: Round 3 - Eels seal real deal status, Bunnies need Easter miracle, Tigers terrrrific, Titans in tatters
The selectors had the chance over the past 4 Tests to go in the direction they thought would work against India and beyond – the problem that looms now is if Khawaja keeps regressing and Smith continues to look out of place at opener, they may soon need two new batters at the top of the order
The Dean Jones example that Australian selectors must avoid in regenerating ageing Test squad
there was a classic moment when the Nine commentators tried to label the many parts on the body where Merv had been struck during the innings with the old on-screen technology
The Dean Jones example that Australian selectors must avoid in regenerating ageing Test squad
Andrew that sounds like a euphemism
NRL Power Rankings: Round 1 - Small sample size but major concerns at a few clubs, Flanno back in style at Dragons
the only certainty is that you can’t please everyone
NRL Power Rankings: Round 1 - Small sample size but major concerns at a few clubs, Flanno back in style at Dragons
how dare you Arcturus!
NRL Power Rankings: Round 1 - Small sample size but major concerns at a few clubs, Flanno back in style at Dragons
if the Roosters played the Panthers this weekend do u think Penrith would not be the likely winner?
NRL Power Rankings: Round 1 - Small sample size but major concerns at a few clubs, Flanno back in style at Dragons
we share the load/fun/pain
NRL Power Rankings: Round 1 - Small sample size but major concerns at a few clubs, Flanno back in style at Dragons
Land of the Long White Cloud
Rejigged Aussie batting line-up fails again as top-order collapse puts Black Caps on track for drought-breaking Test win
All four results are in play
Rejigged Aussie batting line-up fails again as top-order collapse puts Black Caps on track for drought-breaking Test win
among the current team – Marsh, Head, Marnus all said they didn’t want to do it. Green was going to be shoehorned into the role until Smith said he’d do it
Rejigged Aussie batting line-up fails again as top-order collapse puts Black Caps on track for drought-breaking Test win
you are correct, it has been imbalanced and not performing for a while. Smith can’t resist playing at pretty much every delivery
Marnus regains form but Australia's ongoing middle-order woes put heat on Carey as Kiwis claw back into Test
Carey’s been struggling for a long time, Green’s got one decent score in the 6 he’s played since his recall, Head has been getting out cheaply all summer apart from 1 knock in Adelaide, Marsh has not passed 40 in his past 6 knocks … this is a middle order that is struggling, and there’s a difference between having ongoing woes and being woeful. Nowhere have they been described as woeful
Marnus regains form but Australia's ongoing middle-order woes put heat on Carey as Kiwis claw back into Test
even Michael Clarke had some struggles after his first few Tests & the risk of bringing someone in like Davies before he has a solid bank of Shield experience is he could end up like Nic Maddinson a few years ago & never make his way back
Pipeline running dry: Aussie selectors struggling to find young batters knocking at the door, let alone bashing it down
they were never going to drop Marnus, Head or anyone else for that matter for this Test but Uzzy is showing signs of age, Smith has been cryptic about his retirement plans and Marsh and Carey are not young despite being very fit cricketers. The selectors need to find a few diamonds in the rough soon
Pipeline running dry: Aussie selectors struggling to find young batters knocking at the door, let alone bashing it down
Hardie definitely looks the goods for a batting all-rounder gig but the way Marsh has rejuvenated his red-ball career, he could be there for another few years
Pipeline running dry: Aussie selectors struggling to find young batters knocking at the door, let alone bashing it down
Mr Pobjie, please re-read the last line
The big step back Cheika needs to take if he ever wants to snare an NRL coaching gig