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It is clear from the 2018 Spring Tour and the 2019 Six Nations what basic game plan will confront the Wallabies in the 2019…
Many of us have applauded Michael Hooper's play at 7 for the Waratahs and Wallabies during the last two years. He rarely has a…
At the beginning of June, Robbie Deans anointed James O'Connor as his Test 10 and all must have seemed right with the world for…
Which clock is that? I will lay odds of no rebirth in this century
The rugby league club graveyard: The end of the Steelers (Part 7)
f so, then the Big Red V jersey would be much more valuable than a myriad of soon forgotten designs
The rugby league club graveyard: The Dragons disappear in the first merger (Part 6)
GEE gasnier …. what a strike rate
The rugby league club graveyard: The Dragons disappear in the first merger (Part 6)
Nice yarn Tony. Even though the merger happened I still think the Dragons as the St George Dragons with Illawarra just providing a bigger footprint and junior talent pool.
One other thing …. the white jersey with the big red V clashes with no other club’s colours either home or away so why does the NRL require multiple playing strip colours and designs? IMO if you want club tribalism and committed fans then play in the red V every game.
The rugby league club graveyard: The Dragons disappear in the first merger (Part 6)
The whisper is that Starc will be rested, but he wants to play …… if he is fit and keen then for ffs let him play.
Who should get the nod for Australia in the final Ashes Test?
Hmmm resting ….. I have always wondered if thats a good thing ….. if the bloke feels good, maybe he just wants to play the game he enjoys
Forget about Warnings, resilient Starc's career makes him an all-time great
and I reckon it won’t be the last recasting of the draw.
UPDATED: New Super Rugby Pacific draw released after NZ COVID reaction
Thanks for the series of articles mate …. well done
The rugby league club graveyard: The beginning of the 1998 exodus (Part 5)
Lol which club would want an inveterate gambler who dabbles in drugs and hangs with the wrong people ….. plus his best form was at least 9 years ago
'It was mad': Corey Norman calls time on NRL career after being cut by Dragons
Agree with all of that Nick, except for Akira at 6 ….. if the ABs want some power in the backrow (and I don’t mean out wide in the centres) then they cannot select Akira.
Why Michael Hooper should have been World Rugby's player of the year
Yep a real good summation Nick.
Many people on this site severely criticized Hooper for supposed seagulling during Cheika’s reign. But I always thought he was playing under coach’s orders because that was not the way he played at the Brumbies or Tahs. I believe that Rennie has simply told him to play on the ball, and then we see the real Hooper shine.
Why Michael Hooper should have been World Rugby's player of the year
Thanks Brett go and take a well deserved holiday.
I too have been gladdened by the reduction in rugby admin talk, long may it continue.
As you know I am a Tahs man. I hope Gilmour can instill some resilience and hard nosed defence in that team. This year they scored some wonderful tries but leaked way, way too many.
I do hope that Gilmour gives Harrison and extended run at 10 and Donaldson an extended run at 15. I think those two have a good future as a playmaking partnership.
Have a merry christmas and see you in a few weeks.
What Australian rugby needs in 2022 with a Super return and progress in the Rennie revolution
Good news …. I hope his development continues apace
Paisami commits to Australian rugby until World Cup
You jest Akira selecte3d at any worlds best has got to be an absolute joke ….. he is not even 3rd best for most AB teams
Two Wallabies in World Rugby 'Dream Team' dominated by Springboks
Well its hard to argue most of those selections …. well done to Michael Hopper …. by far and away the best selection at 7 …. no one can argue that
Two Wallabies in World Rugby 'Dream Team' dominated by Springboks
All good memories Brett but for me it is the development of two players …. Len Ikitau and Rob Valetini …. sure both have more development to come but both went from maybes to first selections and I reckon both have nailed down their spots for RWC 23.
Top five moments in Australian rugby in 2021
That was my thought too. McCollugh has maybe 1 or 2 years left. Sign Verrills now should be the Dragons mantra.
Sayonara Sam: What now for Verrills as Cheese joins the Chooks?
You want a low tackling small man? Remember Rod McGregor who played 6 for the Dragons? That man was the original axe.
The long and the short of it in our lanky v stubby 13s
Mate I had a similiar experience to you …. schoolboy footy in Wollongong ….. me probably 60kg wringing wet and playing at the back of the scrum ….. confronted by Craig Young at 15 years, 183cm and about 105kg ….. lol, most intimidating …. and he left stud marks on my chest during one tackle attempt.
The long and the short of it in our lanky v stubby 13s
How long between drinks ??? Well not being an Eels fan, ever, they could be sitting at the pub with no beer for all I care.
But seriously, how will the fact that players have signed elsewhere affect team cohesiveness in 2022? I reckon their premiership window closed at the end of 2021 and the slide will begin.
Just how long is too long between drinks for the Parramatta Eels?
Jim I will make one more comment. You could say that the find of the year has been Valetini at 8. He has developed from a 6 with low workrate into an absolutely dominating 8 who works the house down. I look forward to his further development as an 8, especially at the back of the scrum. IMO Valetini has now far surpassed Wilson as an 8.
Glimpses of greatness and lamentable let-downs: Wallabies 2021 player ratings
PeterK you have just had 13 tests to see Leota and Swinton as very good 6s who are both very strong on the ground and in the lineout but now you see Wilson as the 6? Mate it ain’t gunna happen. Our pack is shaping up well and here you are totally reworking the backrow.
Glimpses of greatness and lamentable let-downs: Wallabies 2021 player ratings
Jim, unlike Waxhead, I reckon your ratings were pretty close to the mark, although I thought you were a touch harsh with Swinton …. although I agree that Leota has nudged ahead.
I enjoyed the read, thanks very much.
Glimpses of greatness and lamentable let-downs: Wallabies 2021 player ratings
No top 8 in 2022, these players do not join until 2023
Slip slidin' away: Eels lose another star with Mahoney set to join Dogs
I agree with all your points Adam but one thing I will point out is that all these young guys are backs. Where are the young forwards coming through? The 2022 Dragon pack can hardly be classed as up and coming. Many are entering their last season or two. Who is coming through to step into the first grade pack?
Generation next is key to the Dragons' revival