Round six of the AFL provided us with plenty of talking points. Some teams are starting to build momentum whilst others are struggling to string together strong performances. Below I have given my thoughts on Round 6 and how the Brownlow medal votes should be… Read More »A rapid recap of AFL Round 6: Blues make a Giant statement, Magpies turn Power out and Eagles sink the Dockers
Has there ever been a team more “quietly” unbeaten and on top of the ladder, like Geelong this year? The Cats are a game and percentage clear of second spot, but you wouldn’t know it based on the commentary surrounding the AFL over the first… Read More »With their defence and a trade steal firing, the Cats lead the ladder. The next three weeks will tell us if they really deserve to
Super Rugby Pacific have named a key staffer of the A-Leagues football competition as their first CEO. Jack Mesley, who will commence in the role on July 22, is currently the Chief Commercial Officer at Australian Professional A-Leagues. Mesley said in a statement he was… Read More »Rugby News: SRP poach first CEO from A-Leagues, Reds rookie reveals cruel prank ahead of debut, Hewat answers Dan call
As calls grow for the entire Rugby Australia board to be overthrown, new chairman Daniel Herbert described the agitators behind the movement as hypocrites and mudslingers. Ahead of next week’s Annual General Meeting, a collection of former Wallabies, ARU coaches and directors, who call themselves… Read More »‘Easy to throw stones’: RA chairman hits back at mudslingers after calls for AGM board cleanout
Canterbury forward Jackson Topine has instigated legal action against the club in the NSW Supreme Court after he claimed “deprivation of liberty” when he was subjected to “unlawful corporal punishment” for being late to training. Topine was punished in controversial circumstances by the Bulldogs for… Read More »NRL News: ‘Deprivation of liberty’ – Young Dog launches legal action over wrestling punishment, Foran faces retirement call