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Just a fortnight from the NRL finals, the competition has been flipped again with a series of stunning results across Round 23, in what was a wild weekend of footy. Here are my talking points.
The final game of the AFL season has arrived, and there could still be finals implications as the Port Adelaide Power go face to face with the Fremantle Dockers at the Adelaide Oval. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 4:40pm (AEST).
In what could be shaping up as one of the most one-sided matches this season, the Melbourne Storm will look to sew up the minor premiership with a fortnight still to play when they take on the struggling Gold Coast Titans. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 2pm (AEST).
Australia might hold the upper hand in the third Ashes Test, but their job of retaining the urn is far from complete as England look to hit back on Day 3 at Headingley. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 8pm (AEST).
The Boomers have laid down a marker ahead of this year’s Basketball World Cup, recording a narrow 98-94 victory against a visiting USA team in Game 2 of the showcase series.
Match results: For the first time ever, the Australian Boomers have beaten the USA. In front of 52,000 fans, Patty Mills was immense down the stretch for the Boomers to get the job done, in what was ultimately a four-point victory. The USA, who have lost just one exhibition game in their history and, playing […]
After a rain-hit opening day of the third Ashes Test, Day 2 promises to be a vital one in the eventual result as England attempt to keep their chances of reclaiming the urn alive against Australia at Headingley. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 8pm (AEST).
Todd Carney. The name alone brings vivid memories of his on-field talent and not so great memories of his off-field incidents. Love him or hate him, there can be no denying he spent his fair share of time in the spotlight for both the right and wrong reasons.
Match results: The United States of America have taken a 16-point victory in Game 1 of the international series in front of over 50,000 fans against Australia at Marvel Stadium in what was a highly entertaining game for the most part.
With rain keeping Australia ahead in the Ashes, the teams move to Headingley for the third Test, where a win would allow the visitors to retain the urn against a desperate England outfit.
It is officially a logjam on The Roar’s NRL expert tipping panel, and Round 23 could prove crucial in tipping fortunes, as well as those out on the park for some big teams fighting for their future in the season.
Lord’s hosted more rain than anyone would have liked, but a draw might have been the fair result from the second Ashes Test.
The final make-up of the top eight is beginning to take shape with just three weeks of footy to go, and with plenty of entertaining footy during Round 22, there is plenty to go over. Here are my talking points from the weekend that was.
Match result: The Australian Boomers were still nowhere near their best in Game 2 of the international series against Canada, however, they got the better of Canada by eight points in a much-improved performance at the RAC Arena.
Match result: The Newcastle Knights have come away with their equal-biggest victory over the North Queensland Cowboys by 36 points at McDonald Jones Stadium.
The Australian Boomers get their official World Cup preparations underway on Friday night as they take on an understrength Canada in the first of two games. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 7:30pm (AEST).
Day recap: Australia have taken narrow honours on Day 2 of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s, with the tourists knocking England over for 258 on the first day of actual play.
Everything got off to a mighty slow start last weekend, but gathered steam to the point two game of the season contenders were played to finish off. At this point of the season, there are always going to be some duds, but here to tell you what to watch out for and who is winning […]
Australia broke an almost two-decade-long curse in the opening Ashes Test, and will now move to a happy hunting ground at the home of cricket as they look to make it two-nil against England.
A weekend that started with one of the worst-ever games of NRL ended with two of the best, and had a bit of everything in-between as the September picture continues to make itself clearer. Here are my talking points from NRL Round 21.
Yep, and to be fair, every team is entitled to a bad week Con, but I’m not convinced by them at all.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 23
I don’t understand how this has anything to do with Round 23…
Eight talking points from NRL Round 23
I hardly see the Storm losing both games here Joe, but it’s a fair point I suppose. Even if they do, they haven’t lost by more than four points all season, so I’d hazard a guess they still would sneak it on for and against unless the Roosters go big.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 23
That’s a good call, but the club won’t. They don’t have the money to.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 23
That’s a fair point. They did, to be fair, just look happy to be winning again though.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 23
Thanks mate. Appreciate it.
Todd was a very good talker and very open about everything he has been through, which made my job fairly easy.
Todd Carney talks to The Roar: On-field talent, off-field indiscretions and one infamous bubbler
Cheers,
This is a great comment, and it gives way to the Aussie culture of “well, we work hard, so we can also party hard.”
Sure, some go over the top, but you’re right to an extent.
Todd Carney talks to The Roar: On-field talent, off-field indiscretions and one infamous bubbler
Thanks Rory, and yes, good of Todd to open up like he has done given the past.
All fair comments mate.
Todd Carney talks to The Roar: On-field talent, off-field indiscretions and one infamous bubbler
He was very open and honest talking it has to be said.
It’s one of those things where, sure he learnt a lot, but then had an opportunity to go into bad habits and did. Before he realised things had slipped out of control, they were, and it got to the point where he couldn’t really turn it around again without guidance, which clearly wasn’t on offer at Cronulla the same way it was with Brian Smith.
Todd Carney talks to The Roar: On-field talent, off-field indiscretions and one infamous bubbler
Thanks Joe,
It’s interesting that he couldn’t stay on the right path in 2011 though given he was still at the Roosters…
Todd Carney talks to The Roar: On-field talent, off-field indiscretions and one infamous bubbler
Cheers TB,
It is a shame. He could have gone down as one of the all-time greats.
It was interesting where he mentioned the four nations tour and extended pre-season. I wonder how many other players have fallen down that path after a season of being clean…
Todd Carney talks to The Roar: On-field talent, off-field indiscretions and one infamous bubbler
Okay Roy. Have fun.
We aren’t doing this again for the next eight weeks like we did last year.
The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 22
Thanks mate,
On the team – I’m going to fix that now. I had already written the piece before the squad was named last night and just forgot to change the XI after altering the text.
The Ashes: England vs Australia second Test preview, prediction
I’m guessing it’s more that these next two Tests are back-to-back, and they want Pattinson available for Headingley.
The Ashes: England vs Australia second Test preview, prediction
I’d take a thrilling conclusion on Sunday night.
The Ashes: England vs Australia second Test preview, prediction
I said they “should”… But they don’t, because they have been not really very good in Test cricket… Context Chris.
The Ashes: England vs Australia second Test preview, prediction
You might be right Jeff, but the loss of three sessions of play is going to make a result difficult in my opinion. Should the pitch be flat and dry as expected, then the weather will delay spin becoming a factor, and the likely slowness of it then delays any real progress being made in the game.
Overhead conditions will of course have a bearing, but I think both teams would prefer to draw this than lose.
The Ashes: England vs Australia second Test preview, prediction
So you’d drop Siddle for Hazlewood? I’m trying to figure out what Siddle did wrong to be dropped…
The Ashes: England vs Australia second Test preview, prediction
You’re absolutely right Paul.
As I wrote in the piece, Burns century looked horrific. Probably the worst century I’ve ever watched – not a knock on the guy of course, if you score a Test match ton, you score a Test match ton – but England can in no way rely on him.
Will the middle order stand up? Who knows.
The Ashes: England vs Australia second Test preview, prediction
You might be right James, but I’m not sure the Australian attack can afford both Siddle and Hazlewood. Not enough variation for mine.
Starc might be expensive, but he is going to be dangerous at Lord’s, and we can cop one bowler going for a few if the wickets tumble.
The Ashes: England vs Australia second Test preview, prediction
What do you mean? The Dragons are on FTA.
NRL Round 22 teams: Roosters and Rabbitohs welcome back guns, Sharks wounded
Yep – tennis needs players like him. Unpredictableness among the domination of the big 4.
Montreal was never going to be straightforward after winning in Washington.
Why the US Open could be Nick Kyrgios’ best chance so far
There are still 11. Given the run home, the Knights probably need less of a miracle than the Panthers.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 23