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Freelance sports writer. Author: Their Finest Hour: A History of the Rugby League World Cup in 10 Matches. Journalist with NRL.com, Inside Sport and Big League.
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The Australian Kangaroos are one of the country's most successful teams. Their brand is synonymous with excellence, professionalism and advancing rugby league through outrageous…
An Aussie summer means one thing: you are guaranteed to play a game of backyard cricket. It’s our form of Twenty20. This form of…
What makes a great sports bar and who does it the best in Australia? With cricket, soccer, basketball and tennis all featuring over the…
Mal Meninga stands on the verge of completing a historic achievement as Australian coach: a perfect year of results. For all the Australian rugby…
England's walloping of New Zealand to reach the World T20 final is one of modern sports most remarkable comebacks. How does it compare with…
James Tedesco is the man to fill Billy Slater's shoes as Australian fullback, as well as reignite the Kangaroos' flagging attacking game at the…
The NRL has a lane to pick. They must decide whether to reward the fans in the stands or on their sofas. It’s now…
He's not as gifted as Sonny Bill Williams, nor does he have the speed of Wendell Sailor. But Sam Burgess could retire as a…
The Baggy Greens' bully-boy act is wearing thin. Bravado and bluster might have worked in the 1980s and '90s, but the world has grown…
Appointing a full-time Kangaroos coach should be rugby league's way of fighting off the Wallabies, Socceroos and AFL's advances. After all, they have something…
How significant was the Kiwis' win against Australia on Sunday? Well, it was big for New Zealand rugby league but also for Test football…
Shaun Johnson's wizard-like Four Nations performance should go down as one of the most dominant displays by a half in international rugby league history…
Push-over scrums, ferocious gang-tackling, a lightning halfback and a classy fullback coming into their own - the Warriors should have the competition shaking in…
This year will forever be remembered for two players who had contrasting years. One, a gifted young player whose career ended via a tackle,…
Is there anything Jarryd Hayne cannot do? The superstar Blues snatched the game from Queensland's grasp and put his name on State of Origin…
Welcome to the new age of rugby league, where players pile-drive each other into the turf like Hulk Hogan and receive a week off.…
As we celebrate 100 State of Origin matches, we've enjoyed reliving those classic moments between Queensland and New South Wales. Yet the Origin contest…
Naming his players for State of Origin before the official squad announcement will come back to bite Laurie Daley and his team. Never in…
Australia and New Zealand's efforts in Friday night's Test silenced the doubters. Seemingly the whole of Australia's rugby league media who billed the match…
Rugby league seems to get faster each year – the speed of the play the balls, players are bigger, fitter and stronger than before…
thanks uPelican – more info here:
http://www.rugbyleague.com.au/nrlwelfare/files/CDAA_presentation_NRL_2012.pdf
Some more stats taken from this document:
Each year:
160,000… will play junior rugby league
3,000…will play Representative u13s to u15
1,500… will play Representative u16s and u18s
550… will play Toyota Cup (u20s)
60 NRL debutants will play NRL!
NRL's 'ten-year men' prove the value of veterans
The list above was an example of some of the long serving currently active players, not a definitive list………yes, good pick up, Gallen is another player who has had a long career.
NRL's 'ten-year men' prove the value of veterans
Thanks Adam – yes Lyon seems to get better as he goes on… very valuable player. If he committed to Australia and NSW for his whole career, would it change his perceived impact on the game? Food for thought…
NRL's 'ten-year men' prove the value of veterans
nice pick up Spirit! you would be correct.
NRL's 'ten-year men' prove the value of veterans
Great article – this sort of positivity is what keeps the game in good health in Australia. For the sake of the game as a whole, let’s hope these thoughts materialise.
A new golden age of Australian rugby is upon us
Wise words BB – enjoy while the sun is shining, one game and series at a time.
Renewed hope or a false dawn for Australia?
Thanks Cantab – well said – not sure if Australia will thump India, but it might be a little closer.. SA could be different though!
Renewed hope or a false dawn for Australia?
Interesting debate here. He is one of England’s best Test players (in fact is their all-time leading try-scorer), this must also add to his value. But I don’t think the Warriors need another fullback either. Kevin Locke is equal to any NRL fullback. The Fish is also a real talent – is that enough cover?
The Warriors can have a comic-booking ending
I agree Maximillian. It’s as if they needed a horror 2012 to see how far down they went, and with the talent they have, they needed something to bring them back…cue Matty Elliott.
The Warriors can have a comic-booking ending
Thanks Silver – yes, agree about Tongue.
Dallas Johnson: the last of special type of player
Hi Morfs – Hinch or Hoff can play similiar roles, but yes you are right, Hinchcliffe is usually at lock. Agree too – hopefully he can have a pain free post playing life!
Dallas Johnson: the last of special type of player
Thanks Kris, will be interesting to track his progress and development!
Dallas Johnson: the last of special type of player
Thanks Peeko – I think you will find in the early 2000’s Hindmarsh was about 100 kilos, so he was a little heavier than these others – but agree, Stagg and Lowrie similiar ilk.
Dallas Johnson: the last of special type of player
Do you think he is cut of the same cloth as Campion and co though Kris? Very different players than your usual number 13.
Dallas Johnson: the last of special type of player
Thanks Dave! My pleasure! Haha go the Tomahawks! Will be great to see them in action on the big stage.
Rugby League World Cup preview
Ha yes indeed Pat! It will take a mighty performance for from the Kiwis…. but they can do it.
Rugby League World Cup preview
Thanks Renegade, glad you enjoyed. Might see you over there – looking to go with The Rugby League Experience Kiwi tour.
Rugby League World Cup preview
Nice work Pat, more focus and energy into the World Cup and Test football the better!
Origin over: time for rugby league's true pinnacle
+1. Test footy is most definitely number 1, the real thing, nothing compares! Origin is it’s own little entity now.
State of Origin has been re-born in 2013
Thanks Renegade. Scott, c’mon bud.. better to beat NSW than England or New Zealand? You are kidding right?
State of Origin has been re-born in 2013
Thanks WB – yes, I think I was thinking of the dark red of Brisbane in his early career, he did play all his Super Rugby with the Waratahs. I think he has surprised a lot of people by his durability, amazing to think he debuted so long ago and could still come back into the NRL with success.
NRL's 'ten-year men' prove the value of veterans