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Stuart is a sport and media fanatic who has been on both ends of the phone, spending many years as a sports media manager before going freelance and writing for sporting sites, newspapers and magazines. Growing up catching trains and buses to Leichhardt, North Sydney and Redfern Ovals he developed a lifelong love of rugby league that included playing, watching, coaching and writing about the sport. Stuart currently lives in Athens Greece where he coaches a local rugby league club while keeping a sharp eye on all things NRL. On Twitter @discomclennan
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The sold out sign was posted on the Wests Tigers' social media accounts at 7pm on Sunday night. The Grand Old Lady, the Eighth…
Last season it was Ivan Cleary’s ‘Wests Tigers or Penrith’ coaching drama that was played out in the media in the last few rounds…
We Wests Tigers fans can be a bitter and vindictive lot. Our emotions have been fueled by perceived mismanagement by officials, exiting juniors and,…
The crowd of over 19,000 at Central Coast Stadium on the weekend is further evidence the locals deserve their own NRL team rather than…
This could be construed as jumping the gun nine weeks out, but we can put a line through the claims of 13 NRL clubs…
If I was in a position to pick 17 Robbie Farahs in the Wests Tigers team on game day I would consider it. Not…
“So here we go again Manly and Parra...” remember the jingle back in 1984? If, like me, you were around for the airing of…
There was a time when I was cold on Benji Marshall. I thought he had become a selfish, underperforming, overrated rugby league player. It…
After the NSW Blues hit back in a big way in Perth to lock the series up, the decider in Sydney could only be…
The modern NRL coach speaks a lot about effort in post match interviews. When the NSW and Queensland coaches were asked for a reason…
The rugby league world is a bit like the sport of water polo. Spectacular and dynamic above the surface. Below the waterline a different…
Somewhat puzzling news broke in the lead-up to the announcement of the NSW Blues team. The man who is arguably the best centre in…
Chris Lawrence’s 2019 season started earlier than expected. The man they call ‘Rowdy’ came back on Friday night against Canberra, after a horrific preseason…
State of Origin eve was like the night before Christmas back in the day. To be honest, it was bigger than the grand final…
The ideal environment for Nathan Cleary to regain his former glory is a temporary change of coach and teammates. He will have that luxury…
A van offering souvlaki and gyros fed the fans last weekend at New River Stadium, London. The Greek rugby league team was in town…
We all know the drill with politicians around election time. Suddenly the local school and hospital are promised that much needed funding after a…
Generally I don’t hold much truck with the nostalgic rants of former players lamenting that the game was tougher and more skilful back in…
Less than one week after participating in the launch of a slick, new 30,000-seat stadium in the geographic centre of Sydney, the Wests Tigers…
Coaching the Roosters is not an easy gig. They are a club that measures success in terms of premierships and grand finals. Not making…
Ottawa plans to recruit from the Canadian rugby union ranks rather than the TW model of established players from OS was my point there.
Ask a Canadian for the solution to the rugby league expansion conundrum
Would they be the ones that can’t put a decipherable sentence together Pete?
The NRL has enough problems without media-manufactured crises
Barry, I don’t think I was shock jocking at all. Just restating the long bow drawn by Weidler. It may have not been crystal clear but my reference in both the 23% and 160,000 was to viewing of the All Stars game.
If that’s shock jocking I reckon I need to do some work to match Sydney’s best.
The NRL has enough problems without media-manufactured crises
He would be a great addition Adam.
Wests Tigers will need more than Madge’s tough love to break the drought
The heart always gives hope Paul. My next sentence is the reality
Wests Tigers will need more than Madge’s tough love to break the drought
We disagree Rakshop but I will certainly enjoy watching over the next couple of years to learn the outcome. I believe he is in the cusp of being a genuine superstar.
2019 will be the year of Ponga
The Knights have a very good look about them in 2019. If Brown can’t get then into the finals with the roster he has at his disposal he may be looking for a new job.
2019 will be the year of Ponga
I think he will not only do a good job of replacing those Queenslanders he will go down as one of the greatest.
2019 will be the year of Ponga
Yes Radley is also very impressive. Ponga is a once in a generation talent.
2019 will be the year of Ponga
Unless they change their name to Furner
Integrity on the line as Cleary faced with ultimate dilemma
Very interesting data Tim. Thanks for putting this together.
I like many other Tigers supporters would have pointed to Gavin Badger for our highest percentage of losses. He seems to penalise the hell out of us!
Facts dispel this gut feeling and we can point the finger at Henry! Haha.
Other interesting stats might be penalty counts according to position on the ladder, most penalising refs and second half penalty turnarounds that provide a balanced count at the end of the game?
You think the referee hates your side? Check the stats first
World championships are the pinnacle for a number of sports and need to be included when talking funding alongside Olympic and Commonwealth games.
Are Commonwealth Games medals worth the taxpayer money?
Not sure that the West’s Tigers do have much connection with Balmain these days.
It'll be a big week in the NRL for...
I think Twal will emerge as a very good 1st Grader. Let’s see.
A set of six Wests Tigers rookies that give fans hope for the future
At least adds much need depth in my opinion. Has been solid in defence for the most part. Not something you can always say about Tigers edge.
A set of six Wests Tigers rookies that give fans hope for the future
Happy that you have us avoiding the spoon Tim. A sad reality for a Tigers fan currently.
The NRL ladder prediction: Where your club is actually going to finish
Love what Newtown have done to retain an identity and how they engage the community. It saddens me to think what could have been for Balmain.
Newtown Jets: The coolest club in rugby league
Interesting insight Robert. So much being done by volunteers to get RL established in countries such as Mexico. Would love to see more resources provided by wealthier governing bodies to domestic development and lower tier international competition,
Meet the men making rugby league happen in Mexico
I just wish Woods had been honest and said. I decided to leave the club some time back and thanked Wests Tigers for development and career.
I have lost some respect there. Reynolds handled it so much better at the Bulldogs.
Woods hit out at Wests Tigers with scathing assessment
Not getting too excited Peeeko but as a Tigers fan it is nice to see some optimism around the place. I think we will see improvement.
It helps to be likeable when you're an NRL coach
Nice Charlie. Still on the bus with you.
Being a Tigers fan makes no sense, and that's perfectly fine
For a women’s competition to be successful the NRL needs to own it and put a large amount of resources behind it as the AFL did.
Also the Sometimes hostile mainstream media in the northern states should be worked AFL style to ensure the competition is highlighted and promoted.
Women's sport weekly wrap: Women's rugby league gets a major boost
Cheers Geoff. Yes my own work and buckleys for a raise.
I can see Cleary now but I'm not sure the rain has gone
Cleary needs 100% control. Board and administrators have shown they that are not competent when it comes to squad/contract management.
I can see Cleary now but I'm not sure the rain has gone
Quinn Ngawati is still only 19. He couldn’t get a run in the top side last year and spent time with London Skolars so has returned to union.
Perez was upfront about WP’s ambition to get to Super League as soon as possible when I spoke to him in 2016 and was recruiting the overseas players that could get them out of League One in one season.
Ask a Canadian for the solution to the rugby league expansion conundrum