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Throughout the often robust discussions here on The Roar one of the debaters will say words to the effect of 'true fans stick with…
I read in today's Sydney Morning Herald that one of the doyens of rugby writing, Spiro Zavos has "hung up his keyboard" and has…
As the clock ticks down towards the opening ceremony of the XXXI Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro, we continue our look at the athletes…
As we countdown to the opening ceremony of the XXXI Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro, we are taking a look at the athletes who…
As we barrel into the final week before the opening ceremony of the XXXI Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil it is time to…
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reported that yet more athletes have failed doping re-tests, bringing the total from the current tranche of re-tests…
It was announced on Friday (8/4/16) that Sydney shooter and current World Champion Warren Potent has qualified for the Australian shooting team for the…
After catching up with the Brett Papworth-Bill Pulver saga over the last few days I began to reflect on why I simply don't follow…
The 51st International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) All Event World Championship are under way in Grenada, Spain, and representing Australia in the finals of…
In John O'Grady's classic Australian novel They're a Weird Mob, main character Nino Culotta struggles to understand the psyche of Australia in the late…
Most elite sports take the use of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) quite seriously. If you are at the top of your game, you accept…
Thomas Morgenstern, the reigning Olympic Ski Flying Champion has had some good days "at work". The 27 year old Austrian has won the Overall…
The Wallabies scrum is diabolical. Dumb, disjointed and not working as an effective unit. We need to pressure the ARU to get on with…
Up until recently, not far from here was a small corner shop. For decades this store had been frequented the local kids on their…
Last weekend saw the British and Irish Lions kick off their Australian tour with a 59 to 8 victory over the Baa-Baa's in Hong…
Is it just me? Ok I'll admit it, I think I must be getting old. The sports media seems to be becoming something that…
The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) has finally indicated it has had enough. Reports are that ASADA have suspended any further interviews with Cronulla…
It seems that quite a few Roarers don't really understand just how seriously ASADA and WADA take the strict liability principle. The principle was…
Previously we have had a wrap up of the Biathlon World Championships Men's events, from Nove Mesto in the Czech Republic. Today sees a…
The 2013 Biathlon World Championships came to an end last week, at the stunningly beautiful Vysocina Arena in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic. This first…
I, for one, will be wearing my Fiji jersey to work on Monday…
The ghost game that gives Wallabies coaches the biggest challenge of their careers
It sounds better in Latin:
Exclusiva non excellentia
It also fits better with the Australian Rugby vibe!
'Semi pro sport at best': Ex-Ireland HP manager's scathing critique of Aussie rugby, and dire warning for its future
What has science ever done for us?
'Semi pro sport at best': Ex-Ireland HP manager's scathing critique of Aussie rugby, and dire warning for its future
And I hope the door does hit him on the arse on his way out…
Yes Eddie, we really are sitting here thinking 's--t, what's this bloke on about?'
C’mon, a bloke has to make a living… 😁 😛 😂 😂
Remember us? The soft reminder the Wallabies remain a RWC threat - and the one selection headache for Fiji
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Remember us? The soft reminder the Wallabies remain a RWC threat - and the one selection headache for Fiji
Good to see Marnus take his chances.
Also good to see Warner, D continuing the form that has allowed the selectors to keep him in the team.
The accidental tourist: Marnus makes most of chance after subbing in for concussed Green as Aussies edge out Proteas
Has the Macquarie Dictionary redefined the meaning of “contender”?
Good grief.
How Wallabies went from a 'train wreck' with 'no chance' to a RWC contender as Mortlock, Hansen talk them up
It’s downstairs in the Ladies.
'Stokes put his mate over the Ashes': The Pommy and the Aussie chat late declarations, retained urns and more
I guess it has been too little, too late for this mob then.
They do not seem to have learned anything…
Bairstow 99, Wood's triple strike crush Aussies as series hangs on incoming Manchester downpour
You just need to factor in Warner as a disposable tail-ender when Australia are batting. Think of him as a permanent night-watchman. If he gets a few runs it’s a bonus.
Bairstow 99, Wood's triple strike crush Aussies as series hangs on incoming Manchester downpour
After decades of “chairman’s five day” pitches in Oz, where gate takings and TV’s interests take precedence over the development and ability of players, the Australian team are reaping the results.
Batting:
Lively pitch? Can’t bat.
Moving ball? Can’t bat.
Bowling:
Lively pitch? Can’t bowl with nuance.
Moving ball? No idea how to use it.
Just look at the average results away from home. This generation and the next generation have had zero chance to hone their craft.
CA’s solution? More flat decks and more tip and run cricket.
The first two tests will be the highlight then back to more of the same.
Bairstow 99, Wood's triple strike crush Aussies as series hangs on incoming Manchester downpour
To be honest, I drifted off quite early as there are far more pressing issues regarding climate change than sport.
I maintain that this article should never have been published on a sports opinion website.
We come here to get away from the endless political crap.
Just Stop Oil or just stop cricket: What price will the game pay for refusing to heed warnings?
Dear Editors,
I realise that The Roar is in the business of generating clicks, but this is just rubbish. Why is this tripe being served up on a sports opinion site?
In the words of the late, great Peter Frillingos “That’ll do me”.
Just Stop Oil or just stop cricket: What price will the game pay for refusing to heed warnings?
So given that, as the article says, that becoming more physical has been a requirement for sometime, even under the previous coach, how much time and persistence do you think it will take?
5 or 10 years?
It feels like being a pushover in the forwards has been a Wallabies trait for many seasons.
'Brutally honest': The 'honest feedback' that has Wallabies on edge ahead of date with Cheika's Pumas
Sadly, if it is a marathon then they are in trouble because they looked like they were in a three-legged race.
'It's a marathon': Wallabies not panicking as Kerevi puts hand up to start against Cheika's Pumas
That didn’t age well, did it?
'Dark places': Why Eddie Jones and zen Quade have spooked the Boks
They may still run the programs but the changing demographics means that the incoming talent is not what it used to be nor is what it needs to be.
'Disaster': Wallabies hammered by Boks as Eddie Jones' return falls flat
The sad truth is that there is no feed of up and comers. The tired old private school systems is no longer geared up for rugby types – strangely they are prioritising academics over sport, so no much coming into the system.
Other than pillaging Pasifika teams there are few options.
'Disaster': Wallabies hammered by Boks as Eddie Jones' return falls flat
To misquote HG and Roy:
“Gutless mooks who should be kicking the dew off the field in second grade”
'Disaster': Wallabies hammered by Boks as Eddie Jones' return falls flat
Well that’s put a crimp in the sales of rose coloured glasses to Wallabies supporters.
We need an early win to shore up sales…
'Disaster': Wallabies hammered by Boks as Eddie Jones' return falls flat
I am sure that’s against the spirit of the game…
😁 😛 😂
SevenTEENth heaven: Warner Broad's bunny again as Smith, Marnus brain fades leave Ashes in Marsh's hands
So others can have a long run of “shocker series”, especially in the UK, and not be ashamed, yet another player has one bad run and is under the pump?
How about this? The Australian men’s top order have really not performed as a unit for many years. Too many failures, too early. The team has really relied on the middle order and tail to make up for it.
Maybe it’s the top order as a whole that needs to go into the room of mirrors and have a really hard look at themselves?
SevenTEENth heaven: Warner Broad's bunny again as Smith, Marnus brain fades leave Ashes in Marsh's hands
Why Labushagne be singled out as owing the team?
They’ve been carrying Warner for several seasons now.
SevenTEENth heaven: Warner Broad's bunny again as Smith, Marnus brain fades leave Ashes in Marsh's hands
Maybe, rather than turning it all into a junket as a reward for their poor performance, Eddie &co should taken this opportunity to get out on the training paddock and start to teach the players the basics?
Surely the Saint-Étienne Under 12’s coach would be willing to come along and demonstrate passing left and right, tackling, supporting the ball carrier, etc. You know, the things these elite players don’t actually know or understand.
The ghost game that gives Wallabies coaches the biggest challenge of their careers