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I was a Rugby Union breakaway who could play badly both sides of the scrum. But I was good at it. You've got to be good at something.
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I live just north of Brisbane GWSingapore. The press here has had articles every day for months about whatever the Labor government is proposing that week. What Jacko says below might have some basis. Coates is supposed to have hounded Palaszczuk into going toTokyo to lead the bidding team.
She then decided that an independent organising body would not be formed to deliver the Games, and took control through her own government department. Her department was supposed to coordinate the roles of five other public service departments. The organising committee which was formed doesn’t seem to have done much in almost three years. Many people accused Palaszczuk of using the Games as a legacy project to define her Premiership.
The new Premier, Stephen Miles commissioned a past Lord Mayor of Brisbane to report on locations for stadia. The recommendation was to build a new stadium on the old Victoria Park golf course which is centrally located in Brisbane. Miles promptly debunked the report and plugged for the old Commonwealth Games site at Nathan. Miles has extraordinarily told the press that the he chose QSAC at Nathan because Coates told him too. Unfortunately, as the media likes to say, there’s more to come.
Suncorp Stadium could be knocked down as Brisbane's Olympic fiasco takes another twist
Very good description of events TB. I agree.
Fittler wants players who've criticised Leniu to face sanctions for influencing judiciary, Gallen slams 'hysteria'
Hearing held in Vegas? About an alleged racist comment? In a country with one or two African-American sports fans? With the NRL hoping to get a toe hold into broadcasting rights in Uncle Sam land? Behave Freddy.
Fittler wants players who've criticised Leniu to face sanctions for influencing judiciary, Gallen slams 'hysteria'
“Unapproved” $2.6 million? Isn’t there a financial team to oversee expenditure for the on field team? But it’s all retrospective. Oh, that’s alright then. Phew. I thought it was just poor management by an organisation in such financial trouble that it’s had to borrow lots of 10s of millions to keep the doors open until future tournaments bring less troubled times. Hallelujah.
Waugh reveals shocking $2.6 million unapproved budget blowout on Eddie Jones' World Cup debacle
Ultimate Slipped Disc?
Rugby league needs a new name but what can you call it to stand out in football’s confusingly crowded landscape of codes?
So Knocka, the code could be called ENUF?
Rugby league needs a new name but what can you call it to stand out in football’s confusingly crowded landscape of codes?
Thanks Tony. I didn’t know that. Well, that’s that then. On to the next crisis.
NRL News: Leniu pleads guilty to monkey racial slur, apologises to Mam - 'I said the word but I didn't mean it in a racist way'
I agree Tony. If the referee or lines people heard nothing, and if the technology picked up nothing, then the only “witnesses” for the prosecution seem to be Mam’s team mates.
NRL News: Leniu pleads guilty to monkey racial slur, apologises to Mam - 'I said the word but I didn't mean it in a racist way'
I agree K.F.T.D. Loane is my wife’s opthalmologist, and we saw him last December. He still looks very fit and I don’t think many of us would slow him down today.
'Let's see what the worst thing about rugby league is and do that': Loathsome blight union never needed
Drummond’s piece can perhaps be looked at more broadly. Just how viable is professional sport in Australia? I’m a retiree, but I wouldn’t want any of my superannuation to be invested in “professional” sport in this country. So called professional sport seems to have a voracious greed for money. And these sports seem to be generally very poorly managed.
Also, if all public sector money in cash and in kind was withdrawn tomorrow, most of these sports, including the Olympics, would be broke in a couple of years, or less. In the meantime, grass roots sport struggles while their professional top tier rips every dollar out of the till that they can. The Rebels might just be an indication of an unpleasant future during what is possibly a recession.
ANALYSIS: The Rebels aren't going down without a fight - and they might drag Rugby Australia down with them
Great description BF, and equally great memories. The thing for me is that this extraordinary set of games occurred in the relatively amateur days. I’m not so sure that new laws and “professionalism” have improved things. But then, I’m well north of 70 years old.
'Let's see what the worst thing about rugby league is and do that': Loathsome blight union never needed
Actually Busted, I am feeling a bit better about the Reds with the new bloke in charge. I hope for a better season on the field. It might distract me from the off field legal action.
'Let's see what the worst thing about rugby league is and do that': Loathsome blight union never needed
G’day Busted. I agree. Professional sport is definitely all about money. In fact, there’s not enough money on the planet to satisfy its voracious appetite for more and more money. And the more public sector money the better. Not sure about the NRL targeting a share of betting returns though. I thought V’landys’ plan was to try to get just a smidgen of the broadcasting money because even a small amount could return a couple of 100 million a year. Sure could use that in rugby.
'Let's see what the worst thing about rugby league is and do that': Loathsome blight union never needed
In 1979, I left a young wife and my first child and headed off to Ballymore for the grand final between Queensland University and Brothers. I sat on the grassy mound on the eastern side of the ground. After 80 minutes, the score was 24 – 24. Extra time saw the score still the same. The struggle was titanic. Neither side gave an inch. I didn’t hear anybody complain about the draw. The rules said that the game had to be played again the following weekend.
After explaining to my wife about mid-day the following weekend that I had business at Ballymore again, I dashed for the car at 12.01pm before questions started. Back at the grassy mound, after 80 minutes, the score was 13 – 13. The crowd couldn’t believe it. After extra time, Queensland University triumphed 16 – 13 after another two very hard fought stanzas. Again, nobody seemed to have been worried about the draw. Sheek wrote about these games far better than I in his Roar article on 20/8/2007.
Both sets of drawn games were amongst the best I have ever seen. I rarely agree with Wayne Bennett, but he’s famously vehemently against golden point. And so am I. We might as well resort to penalty shoot outs like that other code has, or install a basket ball ring. Ironically, University won the 1979 grand final with a penalty, not a try. And it was sheer gold.
'Let's see what the worst thing about rugby league is and do that': Loathsome blight union never needed
Great article. It’s been my view on these boards many times that success in the dressing room starts in the board room. I reckon Wests’ history over the last 23 years proves it.
Benji, beware the poisoned chalice: The good, the bad and downright ugly of Wests Tigers’ ongoing coaching debacle
It might have been a different story if either of these blokes had suffered an injury putting them on the sidelines for quite a while. Especially injury prone Reynolds who is apparently the captain. These blokes aren’t paid eyewateringly high salaries to put themselves at risk the way they did. Oh, and I’m a Broncos member.
Broncos brawlers get their first slice of Vegas luck after breach notices served but bans unlikely
BA, I believe that the ATO is owed a substantial sum too.
Rebels told they will play Super Rugby in 2024 but future on shaky ground as voluntary administration looms
At least JOC and the Reds are better off than the Rebels. There’s a news report that they’ve gone into voluntary administration, and have begged RA to give them $500 000 to pay players.
'We've moved to a more mental realm': JOC reveals the change from Thorn to Kiss - and his 2024 ambitions
I’m shocked to see this report. Probably because I’m heading for my 75th birthday this year. But I also saw Williams and his short socks play a few times. What a fullback he was. Vale JPR.
Wales, British and Irish Lions fullback JPR Williams passes away, aged 74
MC, I’m afraid that I also regarded the “loss” of the cap in this bloke’s last Test as a piece of confected fluff in a crude attempt to lift his profile. As for the condition of the cap, maybe it’s been near some sandpaper.
Fear Aamer: Young quick joins legends with six of the best, Smith's farcical delay slammed, Warner's baggy green returned
Good comment RO. A side feeling at ease with itself and being confident and well coached are important aspects. In this case, Jones can hardly be called a good coach. I went to school with David L’Estrange, and I was recalling something he said years ago. I thought he was commenting on a coach who may have known less than experienced players like him. I thought his point was that, after playing for so many years and getting into the Wallabies squad, playersusually knew what to do.
'It was remarkable RA couldn't see it': Quade slams Eddie chaos, praises 'phenomenal' McKellar
Cooper’s comment about players saying is it you or me going into that ruck seems important to me. Is our sport over coached? In times gone past, players would have had a good idea about what to do and whether to show initiative and make their own decisions. Other players would then automatically cover any gaps. But now it seems that players need to be orchestrated like automatons around the pitch. If that’s where almost 39 years of “professional” development of our sport has got us, then we’ve got a problem.
'It was remarkable RA couldn't see it': Quade slams Eddie chaos, praises 'phenomenal' McKellar
So Jones was asked to advise the recruitment company and subsequently gets the job. That will pass any pub test.
'I feel terrible, but...: Defiant Eddie Jones unveiled as Japan coach, JRFU reveals their version of THAT Zoom call
Bobby, morals like loyalty just about disappeared in sport once lots of lovely money became available to players. Sure, MN is leaving for less money. It’s still a lot though.
But he’s still a paid player with RA. And in line with what Waugh said, if he’s fit and judged to be the bloke for the position, then he should be chosen The same goes if he wants to return to rugby.
'We don’t hold any grudges': Why Wallabies star will still be picked in 2024 despite NRL defection
I’ve used a magnifying glass over the last two days. And it seems that I must be of British decent. Mind you, I’ll never see 74 years old again. Maybe I should use a microscope?
The Wrap: 'Take them to a dark place' - A quiet round grabs eyeballs for all the wrong reasons