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The majority of concussions suffered in the NRL are to the players making tackles as opposed to a high tackle on the ball runner.…
I wrote an article after Round 6 of the 2019 NRL season titled ‘The Broncos spine is broken’, and after round six of the…
During the St George Illawarra Dragons' drought-breaking win over the Sharks in Round 5, Ben Hunt again showed us why his best position is…
NRL expansion is back on the table and with ARLC chairman Peter V’landys in charge, it is almost certain Brisbane will have its second…
On Sunday, 15 March, Australia’s Jason Belmonte won the 2020 Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) World Championship for the third consecutive time, a record-extending 13th…
Now that the storylines have been written, player recruits and transfers have been finalised, the pre-season trials are done and the banter has commenced,…
Jason Belmonte, Australia’s two-handed tenpin superstar, continued his dominance on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) tour by winning the 2020 US Open – his…
The NRL All Stars double-header returns to Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast this Saturday night, with the women’s and men’s Indigenous All Stars…
If your club did not qualify for the finals, who would you like to see win the 2019 NRL premiership? With the regular home-and-away…
The topic of expansion has heated up again, with Channel Nine bullish about scrapping a Sydney team for a second Brisbane team, and the…
With the NRL finals just a fortnight away, teams one to ten still have plenty to play for before the business end of the…
The North Queensland Cowboys are set to miss the finals for a second straight season, yet Paul Green has managed to escape the NRL…
Yes, you read the title correctly. The narrative that sporting teams can’t succeed on the Gold Coast is incorrect. The problem has never been…
The 2020 State of Origin series might be ten months away, and there are plenty of variables when it comes to how Queensland may…
We haven’t seen the best of New Zealand during the 2019 Cricket World Cup, yet they’ve managed to secure a semi-final birth and a…
From a Queensland rugby league fan’s perspective, there are three certainties in life: death, taxes and Mitchell Pearce losing an origin decider. Mitchell Pearce…
If you were asked to make a list of Australia’s most successful current athletes, it’s unlikely anyone would include a world champion by the…
The rugby league community was divided on whether the NRL’s inaugural magic round concept at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane would be a success. There…
Jason Belmonte, Australia’s two-handed tenpin superstar, continues his dominance on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) tour, winning his 22nd title at the Japan Invitational…
The ICC World Cup is just weeks away and marks the highly anticipated returns to international cricket of disgraced former captain Steve Smith and…
Culture is built on attitude and effort and the Bulldogs showed none of it yesterday. It was a disgraceful performance and their long suffering fans had every right to boo them! Reed Mahoney had no right to call them out for it, he should have apologized. As for the Knights, the Ponga to five-eighth experiment should never be allowed to happen again.
ANALYSIS: Perfect Ponga propels Knights to rout 66 as dreadful Dogs booed by their fans after insipid display
That argument has been used for 30 years in respect to the lack of sporting success on the Gold Coast and it’s probably true. But I’d argue Easts and Manly are not too dissimilar in geographical features and lifestyle, and they’re 2 clubs who have achieved plenty of success.
Titans defy NRL's gossip tradition by showing good governance in keeping Hasler deal under wraps
And that’s the point to my argument, he’s a brilliant attacker which is precisely what NSW need. Scroll up re Drinky’s defence compared to Walsh.
Selection Blues: Here’s a novel idea - a NSW team picked on current form instead of past reputation
I agree, but your argument against Drinky from being picked doesn’t address NSW’s biggest issue, which is scoring points. Walsh’s defensive shortcoming’s are statistically worse than Drinkwater and the consistent errors in his game were well documented before Game I, but Billy picked him based on his strengths, not his weaknesses, and look at how well he went.
Selection Blues: Here’s a novel idea - a NSW team picked on current form instead of past reputation
The Titans are a very well run club. Competent owners, competent board, quality roster, huge junior nursery, strong local comps, excellent pathway systems, great boutique stadium… all that’s left is achieving on-field success. Can Dessie Hasler turn them into a top 4 side and win a premiership? Time will tell I suppose but I do think he’s the right man for the job.
Titans defy NRL's gossip tradition by showing good governance in keeping Hasler deal under wraps
NSW dominated possession and field position for large chunks of the first 2 games, but perhaps their biggest issue this series has been their inability to score points. They have struggled to even create try scoring opportunities and I don’t see how Edwards, Gutherson and Kennedy can help fix this issue from fullback. It blows my mind how Scott Drinkwater isn’t held in the same regard as those blokes, considering he wipes the floor with all of them in respect of line break assists and most importantly, try assists. Regardless of who NSW pick in the halves, they need an X-factor. Unfortunately Trell is n/a and as great as Edwards, Gutho and Kennedy are in their own right, they wouldn’t bring what Drinkwater can bring to a NSW attack that has been woefully predictable and unimaginative.
Selection Blues: Here’s a novel idea - a NSW team picked on current form instead of past reputation
If only there was a plethora of quality coaches waiting in the wings! I often compare coaches under pressure and their predicaments to Ricky Stuart’s tenure as Raiders coach. He made the finals once in his first 5 years, but nobody ever batted an eyelid and he eventually got them to a Grand Final in his 6th year as their coach. The Knights have made the finals twice in Adam O’Brien’s 3.5 seasons as coach. Weird!
Knightmare: Why another Newcastle loss this weekend might mean curtains for Adam O'Brien
Looks like Freddy reached the bottom eh
Buyer’s remorse: Ten NRL contracts that may end in tears of disappointment
TPJ is in! What do you think? 😁
Buyer’s remorse: Ten NRL contracts that may end in tears of disappointment
TWO Magic Rounds. Rd 10 in Brisbane. Rd 20 in NZ. Lesssss get it!
Round 10 Talking Points: Should be two Magic Rounds, Cody-Latrell combo can light up Blues, Cowboys giddy up
Effort, energy, attitude, defensive resolve… where has that been all year?!
ANALYSIS: 'Walker noise will start right now': Manu impact questioned as Cowboys' defence aims up
Poor Hook… the man needs to be put out of his (coaching) misery.
ANALYSIS: Griffin hangs by thread as 'dumb' Dragons bomb another close one, while Jahream the Dream inspires Tigers again
At the rate NSW forwards are going down with injury, nobody will be punted
Buyer’s remorse: Ten NRL contracts that may end in tears of disappointment
If I was Freddy, I’d take a gamble on Tavita Pangai Jr on the bench as an impact forward. He’s been good since he returned from injury. Can play in the middle or on an edge. He’s got a bit of mongrel in him and plays with plenty of aggression. And his offloading ability could cause havoc against a tired QLD forward pack. He’s always been built for Origin!
Origin I predicted teams: Hynes, Graham bang down Blues door but pack cops hit, Maroons No.1 jersey up for grabs
The Cows current form aside, I think they’ll get value for money out of those players. TPJ I think could fulfil that potential under Ciraldo’s coaching and Gus’s guidence… I’d even pick him on the NSW bench as an impact players who’s offloading ability could cause QLD a lot of problems. As for the rest, I agree. Most notably Ponga. Newy have looked a better side without him.
Buyer’s remorse: Ten NRL contracts that may end in tears of disappointment
Careful talking smack about Fox News Pete, considering the same bloke owns Fox League, your games major broadcaster 😁
In all seriousness though, from a business perspective I don’t mind this initiative… and ol’ mate V’landys has the runs on the board so who are we to doubt him?!
They'll put down their guns, turn off Fox News and lay down their greenbacks - PVL's Vegas vision
He’s earned a re-call, at least to this point. He can take Nanai’s spot!
'I had a good look at myself': How a year of soul-searching is making David Fifita a must-pick for Queensland
Stats suggest he’s improved exponentially… but there’s only so much convincing he can do playing a struggling Titans side
'I had a good look at myself': How a year of soul-searching is making David Fifita a must-pick for Queensland
Missed tackles, ineffective contact, slow line speed, poor spacing, lack of communication, one-out rubbish coming out of yardage, horrible kicking game, terrible discipline, no energy, no enthusiasm, piss poor attitude.
I see players who earned rep jumpers and rich contract upgrades, resulting in a team of overinflated egos who believed their own hype.
In 2022, the Cowboys prided themselves on defence, getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, discipline and playing the game the right way… a set of standards which they have not met at all in 2023.
This is the loss Cowboys needed to have. Close losses can often cover up the cracks, but their shortcomings this season are now fully and indisputably exposed.
After a prelim in 2022, what’s going wrong in North Queensland?
The Knights look a better side, especially defensively with Gamble in the #6 jumper defending 3rd man in. Miller has been an x-factor at the back… I honestly don’t think Ponga fits into their best starting 13 at the moment.
Knightmare: Ponga fails to impress in Newcastle horror show
The only time Rugby Union is relevant in this country is when they’re talking about Rugby League.
Rugby living rent free in NRL's head but childish chairmen of both codes raise questions on governance issues
Without Haas and Mam, it will be difficult to judge if they lose.
Are the Broncos fools gold? We’re about to find out when they face red-hot Rabbitohs
I think Walker’s demotion to reserve grade had more to do with his combination with Keary because up until that point, Keary’s form wasn’t much better than Walker’s. Also, at this stage of Keary’s career, he’s better suited to the #7 jumper. And they had to Manu more involved. So Walker essentially had to go unfortunately, but I can see him working his way back into the side via the #14 jumper.
'It’s tough for Sammy': Manu feels for Walker, but sets sights on extended run in Roosters No.6 jersey
10 minutes, Golden Try. A try ends the game, but a team can still win after 10 mins if they’re ahead on the scoreboard via penalty goals or field goals.
How to make golden point even more golden
How many one game wonders has Fittler burned during his tenure? When QLDER’s say NSW don’t get Origin, is it banter, or is it the truth? QLD picks genuine Origin players. Freddy selects players like he’s part of an NRL fantasy comp. Origin has a completely different meaning and the players play with a different purpose than NSW. I totally agree with Denan Kemp when he says, Jake Trbojevic is the Origin standard for NSW, and if players don’t match his standard’s, then they’re not Origin players. Who in the NSW side over the past couple of series meets those standards? Teddy (despite his current form), Cam Murray, Liam Martin, Yeo… that’s about it. No wonder they’re a state of disorder.
No rhyme or reason to Fittler's haphazard Blues selections as Maroons keep laughing at constant team changes