When it comes to winning Origin games, there are all sorts of theories about what works and what doesn’t. That it’s a different beast to the NRL and that State of Origin contests are won by “Origin players” rising to the occasion in “Origin moments”. … Read More »Origin moments vs cold hard stats: What really matters in deciding how interstate showdowns are won and lost
Just to clarify, yes I am a Boston Celtics fan, and I am sipping on that Kool-Aid. Now moving on, the Boston Celtics have steamrolled their way to a record-setting 18th NBA Championship. 64-18 in the regular season, 16-3 in the playoffs, 80-21 overall, 4-1… Read More »The Celtics are NBA champs, but it’s the ‘ring-chasing GOAT-debating obsession’ that still dominates ‘brainless’ discussion by fans
The Euros are officially underway and every nation has at least had one match under their belt providing some fans with optimism and some with trepidation about what is to come. We already have a scroll of the goal of the tournament contenders and some… Read More »Euro 2024 Power Rankings, Matchday 1: Jamal jets Germans to No.1, England panned for ‘passive’ play
It’s been a real stinker of a year to be a Parramatta Eels fan. Hopes of returning to the finals this year have been dashed, the team sits at the bottom of the ladder after many frustrating and sometimes embarrassing losses and the club is… Read More »Time for the Eels to start taking some risks, starting with the new head coach
A pirate-themed action game last showcased in 2010, SNEG Ltd’s Captain Blood is hitting PC and consoles later this year. Loosely based on author Rafael Sabatini’s adventure novels, Captain Blood will transport players to the golden age of piracy in the 17th century. Players will… Read More »Captain Blood Releasing in 2024