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I am a passionate rugby league fanatic that is so sick of the disgusting refereeing blaming attitude that has infected the greatest game of all. Aspiring journalist, passionate referee, and lover of all things rugby league.
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Sometimes, it just goes spectacularly wrong on the day. Despite an impressive season and a talented roster, sometimes the weight of expectations can prove…
Yes, you read the first half of the headline correctly. The Brisbane Broncos do not deserve to be playing finals football in 2019. I…
Yes, you read the title right. I am suggesting a new finals model when this year isn't even completed yet, but I've had the…
Let me paint a picture for you, fellow Roarers. It's Thursday night, and like every other avid NRL fan, I'm desperately looking forward to…
I’m torn about the debate surrounding Leichardt – on one hand I think it is incredibly subpar to the NRL standards and I don’t think it’s justifiable to expect the club to continue to play on at a rubbish venue, tradition and nostalgia notwithstanding.
On the other hand, I’m a huge supporter of NRL clubs taking games to regional areas (Tamworth, Darwin, Mudgee etc), and those fields wouldn’t be up to NRL standard either (although still arguably better than Leichardt).
That being said, nobody should have to stand in a puddle of p.ss when using the toilet 🤢
Side note – my quest to get the Knights to take a home game to Maitland Sportsground or Baddeley Park in Cessnock continues..!
NRL Round 3 Talking Points: Blowouts, bad bunnies, and bunker babies are back
Yeah, the idea of appealing a HIA grading just to get a player back on the field earlier is a really bad look, IMO. All the talk of valuing player welfare goes right out the window when you start doing that.
NRL Round 3 Talking Points: Blowouts, bad bunnies, and bunker babies are back
Thank you AJ for enunciating so clearly what countless Manly fans either didn’t understand or chose to ignore.
Jake Trbojevic stopped in the defensive line; end of, full stop, end of story. The NRL’s been pretty consistent with moving towards a black and white interpretation of the rules, and understandably so, given that they were being flayed alive when decisions allowed for subjectivity.
If he runs another 5 metres, he goes through the line, and the try is fairly awarded (potential forward pass notwithstanding). He didn’t, he stopped in the line, and that’s about as clear cut as a black and white obstruction call can get.
Seibold can chuck a wobbly all he wants in the presser, but if he wants to blame one (correct) call and point to the officials as the reason for the loss instead of his players who let a 14-0 lead slip, he’s looking in entirely the wrong direction.
NRL Round 3 Talking Points: Blowouts, bad bunnies, and bunker babies are back
Because the game, and indeed society, considers homophobia to be a lesser problem to racism – sadly.
'I am really sorry': Leniu cops HUGE ban as NRL judiciary hands down verdict for ‘monkey’ racial abuse at Mam
I know I’m a broken record, but anything less than eight weeks tonight will be insufficient. This is something the NRL cannot afford to drop the ball on.
Fittler wants players who've criticised Leniu to face sanctions for influencing judiciary, Gallen slams 'hysteria'
Fittler is a flog, and Gallen seems like the exact type of person who would try and downplay racism.
Fittler wants players who've criticised Leniu to face sanctions for influencing judiciary, Gallen slams 'hysteria'
Penrith whinging about the Bunker, surely not!
Storm warning for competition as Bellamy's streak continues, Panthers question Bunker
Minimum 10 weeks.
'Line in the sand' moment: Hynes calls on NRL to show strong anti-racism stance if Leniu found guilty of 'monkey' slur
12 weeks should be the minimum. I’d have no issue with 15-18 weeks either. You need to set a harsh precedent if you want it out of the game.
Leniu to face judiciary over alleged 'monkey' racial slur, heated hotel confrontation revealed, Tuqiri blasts Robbo
If Leniu seriously did call him that; then he shouldn’t play again for at least 8-10 weeks. If you want to get serious about erasing that sort of rubbish from the game, then go hard. As for his comments after the fact, dismissing racism as “fun and games” shows exactly why he won’t be winning any Rhodes scholarships anytime soon.
As far as Vegas goes, if all 17 teams don’t get an opportunity to play over the 5 year deal, there’s a legitimate case for the teams who miss out to feel genuinely hard done by. Won’t exactly help the allusions of favouritism if the same clubs are constantly sent over there to represent the game. The The four clubs who went this weekend shouldn’t be anywhere near Vegas next year, or the year after either. Share it around.
Leniu to face judiciary over alleged 'monkey' racial slur, heated hotel confrontation revealed, Tuqiri blasts Robbo
Well, trying to be optimistic – the one thing I could be proud of as an Eels fan has been destroyed; the last team to achieve a three peat.
BUT, we’ve also lost the mantle of having the biggest choke in NRL finals history… 1998 is nothing compared to tonight from the Broncs. Absolutely gutted for them.
Cleary's immortal display inspires Panthers to pull off record comeback win for three-peat and break Broncos hearts
Good riddance, honestly. His poor selections and failed tactics cost NSW two series in a row, and he should’ve been able to clench the clean sweep in 2021.
Fittler's abrupt resignation leaves Blues in state of disrepair with no coach keen to take on poisoned chalice
Tedesco has absolutely no business being anywhere near the Australian side this year… the concept of picking players based on incumbency or past glories needs to die and fast. Walsh, Ponga, Edwards, hell; even Gutho have all had far better years and deserve the chance to run out for the Kangaroos far more than Teddy.
With embarrassment of riches, who will Meninga prefer as Kangaroos custodian?
Ponga has more Dally M medals than Edwards or Gutherson, and I’d have either of those fullbacks in my team over Ponga any day of the week…
2023 Dally M Awards as it happened: Kalyn's crown - Ponga claims shock win over Johnson
All this does is solidify that the Dally M process is utterly flawed. There is no way that Kalyn Ponga had a better season than Shaun Johnson; not even close…
2023 Dally M Awards as it happened: Kalyn's crown - Ponga claims shock win over Johnson
That’s ridiculous.
2023 Dally M Awards as it happened: Kalyn's crown - Ponga claims shock win over Johnson
Congratulations to a fantastic referee on a well deserved appointment. The opportunity to referee in his first ever grand final is a just reward for a terrific career thus far. I hope Adam runs well, enjoys the experience, and does a phenomenal job! He’s been the best referee this year and it’s good to see his form and performances rewarded with the ultimate appointment.
My heart goes out to Grant Atkins though – while he was destined to miss the last three weeks of the season after the unfortunate 8-tackle set, I think he’s been hard done by to miss the Bunker appointment. As a referee he’s definitely one of the best and I hope he too gets the chance to ref a grand final before his time is up.
Gee whiz: Adam elevated into Grand Final referee hot seat for first time after Klein's clangers
So will Sebastian Kris be able to serve his suspension next season/in the Kiwi games post-season? Y’know, since V’Landys is all about the fans? Or did Taylan May just happen to benefit from the team he played in?
Round 27 Talking Points: And then there were eight - the key factors that will make or break finals hopes
The Sharks should not be made to play a home elimination final at the home venue of the team they are competing against – simple as that.
Suburban grounds should be encouraged, not discouraged.
NRL News: Fans up in arms over stadium policy but Abdo unmoved, Croker doesn't want pity recall, Olam rising to challenge
I have no issue whatsoever with RCG getting a lengthy ban for his knee drop.
But for him and Sivo to both cop additional weeks because of repeated infringements while Radley and JWH are getting off with nothing but fines week after week is more than a little eyebrow raising.
Round 21 Team Lists Late Mail: Radley ruled out for Roosters, Latrell misses Broncos clash, Origin stars cop hefty bans,
What a middle finger to regional Victoria.
'Incredibly embarrassing': Sports react as Vic government axes 2026 Comm Games hosting over $5 billion blowout
This tournament has clearly highlighted why Australia should never have allowed New Zealand to become co-bidders, or at the very least refused to allow NZ to have an equal amount of games.
Canberra and Newcastle both missed out games altogether, and every state in Australia that will see games only has games in the capitol cities – despite their immense size. How many people from outside the metro areas will be able to travel for them? Compare it to NZ that get the exact amount of Group games despite being a fraction of the size.
Putting that aside, the ticket sales tell the story. If this tournament was meant to be held up by both countries in equal measure, NZ are well and truly letting their side sag.
I truly hope Australia, and Football Australia in particular, learn their lesson and the next major tournament we bid for (hopefully a Men’s World Cup in a couple of years) will be a solo bid without letting any other countries act as parasites and piggyback off our work.
World Cup Diary: Matildas put FIFA on spot over equal pay, Spain apologise for haka disrespect, Kiwi interest lagging
7 weeks?! That’s all he gets??
Round 19 Team Lists: Dragons brush de Belin for stand-in skipper duties, Eels, Bunnies decimated, Dogs trio dumped
“…The matter is now over and he wishes to move on.”
What an ignorant thing to say. I guarantee the woman he assaulted won’t be “moving on” anytime soon. Why should he get the luxury of putting it behind him and forgetting about it when he was the dirty Tuesday responsible?
'I'm not proud of the behaviour I displayed': Brown apologises after pleading guilty to sexual touching charges
He was lucky not to be sent off for that elbow – I’d be amazed if he was playing next week.
'I don't know what goes through Latrell's mind': Mitchell on report twice as Wahs dominate sorry Souths