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Fullbacks are money babies but the position also comes with a lot more responsibility. In the last 20 years or more this position has…
Congrats Balaji. It’s a good story well written. Enjoy the feeling mate, it’s one for the ages.
The phoenix of Indian cricket
Yeah, I tend to agree Scotty. While I was getting increasingly frustrated with Paine the keeper, he seemed to stuggle with his tactics all series and some of his stump chatter does nothing for his credibility. I’m on the fence whether he needs to be dropped all together but I think we need a better tactical thinker as Captain.
As far as the rest go, CA may as well use this loss to finish the Wade/Head experiment and bring in a true, young all rounder. I wonder how Renshaw would go at 6? He’s a slow bat with a spin option. I’m not as harsh on the bowlers. It’s easy from the couch but bowling 20-25 overs at a wall will wear you down and the boys were stuffed. At their best, they are the best and it’s taken a long time to bring them together fit and healthy so let’s not have a big reset because they came up against some solid opposition who wore them down.
That’s the crux of it. The Aussies found themselves against a young, hungry team determined to take their ‘one shot’. These guys came as net bowlers and leave as established Indian test players, winning the unwinnable, thus, setting themselves up for a long time in life. Sucks to lose but very happy for these guys.
Tim Paine's time as captain is done as Australia crumble to humiliation against India
Captaincy isn’t about bowling, it’s making all those decisions that Scott highlighted that Pat will have to make. Pat is an amazing player but I don’t/haven’t seen the tactician needed to win a test.
Tim Paine's time as captain is done as Australia crumble to humiliation against India
Passing comment on someone who knows 100% more than you does very little for yours.
Broncos lash NRL star Haas after arrest
You have a very liberal use of the term “deserved” Joe. I get he’s a Newy boy so the story was always going to be skewed but I’m struggling to see what he has done to “deserve a second chance”. His story is the same as every 2nd house in some neighbourhoods yet he became the person, the supplier, that keeps the other households down. Fortunately he survived an OD, what of the other Newy locals who didn’t survive on the gear they purchased from Mullen?
Ok, so it was 2yrs ago, what has he done in the community since? I’ve read a few articles on the matter and there’s very little to suggest he’s given anything back. I’ll happily stand corrected. Being a good footy player doesn’t give you the right to play NRL and being clean and remorseful doesn’t mean he “deserves” a second chance to do so.
Jarrod Mullen: A rare case of a deserved second chance
Morning John. Well, to be fair, we need to distinguish between and ‘incident’ and a media beat up. NAS going beserk in Bali was an incident. Fifita goes into the wrong room of a house he was invited into and they call the police (likely because he has the silhouette of Sully from Monsters Inc). That makes front page news even though he was immediately released with no charge
Would Bennett have more influence on behaviour? Not sure, there have been many players do the wrong thing on Bennett’s watch and either disciplined or been sent packing. Even in this situation, Haas is obviously reacting to something. The Police weren’t called because of him but this side of the story is all that is reported.
Broncos lash NRL star Haas after arrest
Never see them getting in trouble on the northern side. Haas was in the Tweed – it counts… 😛
Broncos lash NRL star Haas after arrest
Geez Mick, you were leaning heavily toward hyperbole the whole way but to land on a comparison to Packer? Let’s hope your next J-walking ticket get tried as redrum.
Broncos lash NRL star Haas after arrest
Hyperbole alert!!
Sack him, fine the club and kick his dog…
Broncos lash NRL star Haas after arrest
Yeah fair. I probably have more faith in Morgs doing a job and he pretty much has too. This season The talented young fellas may usurp those who haven’t found their best in a while.
2021 Cowboys analysis, Part 2: On the field
Bell’s another Moranbah boy. Same as Hannay and Norton. I can think of half dozen NRL players to come from there in the last 20yrs.
2021 Cowboys analysis, Part 2: On the field
I don’t think the roster is poor Jimmmy. Strong pack with depth and youth. Highly talented spine. I don’t mind Hammer in the centers but who partners him? Agree about Marsters. Hopefully ISP is back up and he can find some form. In form, he’s a walk up start. A fit and consistent Morgs will make a big difference.
2021 Cowboys analysis, Part 2: On the field
I watched one of dust-ups from Brown in the youth comp. He was chasing Pangai Jnr around for 5mins! Nut case.
The forgotten players: Wests Tigers
Pretty astute pick up by Souths. You could do a lot worse to have Sauce as the backup winger. Although ol’ coach likes the experienced players so I’d say Sauce may just start in place of Paulo – for a while at least.
Mansour inks two-year deal with South Sydney
I know the sentiment came from a good place but I doubt Josh wants you writing his eulogy. 😂
Mansour inks two-year deal with South Sydney
Where is Toddy these days? Hill may have secured himself a cushy board role in the private sector somewhere that doesn’t have to report to a sea of Adidas trackies who refer to him as Bro…
Crispy… 😁
Bulldogs part ways with CEO Andrew Hill in NRL shock
They are a bit of fun and there’s a few players who got their NRL start due to strong 9s showing. As long as they avoid injury who doesn’t want to see Hoy, Ramsey or Hammer lighting it up as they did last year.
The NRL Nines needs to make a comeback in 2022
Imagine giving JWH the free reign of the 60s? 😁
Remembering a couple of rugby league speed demons
There definitely will be. It won’t look as bad for the bowlers upon video sess. One of those opportunities taken and the whole finish is different.
Mitchell Starc should be dropped for Brisbane
Hi John. You could only imagine the heights/speeds guys like Irvine and Cleary would have reached with all the sports science and training methodology these players have today. In athletics there’s not too many old ‘records’ for this same reason, the athletes get bigger/faster/stronger every year.
Could you imagine lining up the ’18/’19 Roosters against the early 60’s dominant St George team? Even with all those legends in Provan, Changga and Gasnier they would freak out just at the body shapes of the Roosters let alone their athleticism.
Remembering a couple of rugby league speed demons
Ohhh, those were the days. An early insight into Locky wearing the #6 as well. That 2nd try of Pearl’s showed a clean pair of heels. Not that Leeds was a speedster, he was a pretty good FB to just get left behind like that. Beckett was there but not picking up too much on him.
Remembering a couple of rugby league speed demons
Him and Bird thought preseason meant laps of the Maccas drive thru.
Remembering a couple of rugby league speed demons
This is a gutsy article Sam. I dare say you’ll see a slew of ‘entitled athletes, wait your turn’ type comments and that is an easy, simple answer. However, you do raise some good points from both personal and commercial aspects.
If the sporting organisation can fund the procurement and vaccination process, why not? Isn’t 2 lines better than one when trying to get the maximum amount of people vaccinated? As long as we don’t get a shortage for the Govt’s free roll out then go for it.
Don’t feel self conscience about wanting sport on TV, there are ample studies to the mental benefits port can have on our well being. Do we make the jab compulsory? Yes, this isn’t the flu jab that was largely inconsequencial to COVID19 transmission, this will save lives and guarantee the game lives on. If they are an anti-vaxer, either bubble yourself or seek alternative employment.
The case for offering COVID-19 vaccines to athletes