The greatest NRL home ground advantage is in the spreadsheets
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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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My fondest memories as a rugby league fan lie in the late 1980s, when I could take a 15-minute stroll on a Sunday afternoon down…
No one had an inkling five years ago that in 2019 the Canberra Raiders forward pack would be almost as English as pork pies…
Amidst the renewed expansion and relocation discussions last week a story reared its head that I found surprising. Apparently there have been rumblings among…
With NRL CEO Todd Greenberg reigniting the expansion discussion, the Australian governing body could do worse than look to the land of maple syrup…
I can’t recall feeling as optimistic about the game following the first round of an NRL season. I am sure I probably have, I…
Round 1 team selections are one of the most anticipated moments in the NRL season. Trials and preseason training are now memories. It’s time…
There has been a meme doing the rounds on social media in the last couple of weeks that read: "Some people hate Trump, some…
I was all set to write a completely different article this week when a column piece in a Sydney newspaper penned by rugby league…
Another day, another edition of The Roar's top 50 NRL players for 2019. Yesterday, we revealed players 40-31, which came hot on the heels…
Benji Marshall recently described the pre-season under new Wests Tigers coach Michael (Madge) Maguire as the hardest of his career. The 33-year-old veteran of…
Once in a blue moon a player comes along who I feel compelled to go and watch live, stalking them from the sideline, tracking…
A recent social media discussion on Wests Tigers' Rookie of the Year candidates prompted me to peer out from the wreckage of another disappointing…
Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) Chair Nigel Wood said this week that a nine-a-side World Cup could be held in 2019. According to Wood,…
The much maligned Wests Tigers management group made the best recruitment decision in the club’s short history when they handed the clipboard to Ivan…
I learned to love watching rugby league on the hill with my dad at Leichhardt, Redfern, North Sydney and Henson Park. A fierce rivalry…
Since scoring the role as Wests Tigers chair in late 2014, former journalist and publishing executive Marina Go has shouldered media and fan criticism…
As Ivan Cleary sat at the press conference, flanked by Wests Tigers Chair Marina Go and CEO Justin Pascoe, accompanied by a media release…
A significant moment for the game of rugby league will occur at New River Stadium in early March, when the semi-professional London Skolars host…
Toronto Wolfpack founder and CEO Eric Perez says his club will push the business of rugby league into a new era. Speaking on the…
I first met Turkey coach and administrator Julien Treu in October last year, at a rugby league weekend on the island of Rhodes in…
Pretty sure Leichhardt and Campbelltown were still unavailable as they were World Cup training venues
'It's not about me': Benji deflects praise as Api breaks Tigers' 10-game drought with help from the crossbar to sink Dolphins
Sadly they actually don’t
ANALYSIS: Ravalawa's strange night as Dragons win basement battle and condemn Tigers to spoon
Grant Mayer? Pretty sure he left years ago and is working in Adelaide with horse racing. Or are you talking about JP the Las Vegas car dealer?
ANALYSIS: The Tigers are a rabble, Doueihi is not a fullback and the Broncos are a serious threat
Doueihi and Laurie in fact. As I’m sure you know rugby league is not just attack. Fifita did some good things with the ball but got caught out a couple of times and I’m sure opposition coaches will target your man.
ANALYSIS: 'I don't think they won it as much as we lost it': Long way to go for Sheens as Tigers' new era starts with a loss
ANALYSIS: 'I don't think they won it as much as we lost it': Long way to go for Sheens as Tigers' new era starts with a loss
Correct
25 in 25: Best UK imports of NRL era - Moz, Gaz and Sam to the record-breaking winger who never scored a try
Smart Signings: Warriors boxed clever with their coach but no amount of recruitment can fix them for 2023
Webster has actually coached first grade albeit as an interim replacement at Wests Tigers.
Smart Signings: Warriors boxed clever with their coach but no amount of recruitment can fix them for 2023
Cheika makes some very good points. Tony Rea was on the coaching staff at the Brumbies. Not a player there as far as I know.
'The fundamentals don’t change': How Michael Cheika is adapting Union tactics to League - and winning
Balanced comment and good insight into both sides of the joint venture.
How can the Wests Tigers reach their potential?
Paul – the Eels are on track for a top 4 spot and Moses has been consistent this year as opposed to other seasons. His stats are good.
Holy Moses! Why Mitchell is now the real deal
They have been very good Elliot and much improved from last year. I wrote an article on Tom T and Manly recently.
They will play finals and win a game or two. Just don’t see them as a premiership team this year. We will see if I am in the money in October.
Then there were three – and the green vote is rapidly gaining momentum
I have been impressed with Manly Geoff particularly considering where they have come from last season but for premiers it’s a 3 team race for me.
Then there were three – and the green vote is rapidly gaining momentum
We can talk about 5 or 6 teams that will be playing finals Baz but sometimes you want a make a call and this is mine. We will know in 8-9 weeks whether I am on the mark.
Then there were three – and the green vote is rapidly gaining momentum
It will be the ultimate test, particularly the next two weeks. I’m backing them to come out in the top 4
Then there were three – and the green vote is rapidly gaining momentum
Blake’s defence was not his best asset either
Then there were three – and the green vote is rapidly gaining momentum
Manly have been good and wil, play finals but I don’t think they have enough to win the comp
Then there were three – and the green vote is rapidly gaining momentum
I believe they have never won at Leichhardt
Wests Tigers vs North Queensland Cowboys: NRL Thursday night forecast
Agree the women’s game is the participation growth area for rugby league Mary. Starting to make waves here in Greece.
Leeds Rhinos women win the Challenge Cup final
To be honest I didn’t realise we should be double dipping Papi
The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 20
Cook has credited him for playing a mentor role when he was at Souths which goes against the selfish player perception that is in some people’s minds.
What did fans really expect from Robbie Farah?
A lot of emotion seems to come into play for some when assessing Robbie’s playing ability. These stats are interesting
What did fans really expect from Robbie Farah?
Like that day at Leichhardt with Anthony Watts it consumes him.
What did fans really expect from Robbie Farah?
At least he is honest about his feelings and not vanilla Barry
What did fans really expect from Robbie Farah?
Not sure I am always “missing out” by not seeing some of Steve’s late night ramblings Haha
Don't blame Latrell for picking the Koori Knockout over the Kangaroos - ask why the Roos brand is so devalued