Charlie Cameron did not end up kicking a single point in Brisbane’s 26-point loss to Geelong and finished with just eight disposals – so you could say he had a quiet game based on his standards. It, of course, comes after a turbulent week where… Read More »The AFL’s Tribunal system is an overcomplicated mess designed to create drama – it needs a radical overhaul, fast
I don’t really get the comparisons between Joey Manu and Sonny Bill Williams. I realise they have the Roosters in common, along with a pretty good offload, but I actually think Steve Hansen’s made a rod for Manu’s back there. Hansen, the director of rugby… Read More »Hansen’s done Joey Manu no favours comparing him to SBW. He’ll be more like RTS – and Foz is the reason why
Last week I wrote an article in The Roar which articulated the dreadful shortcomings of the Rugby Australia Board over the past few years. I must have struck a nerve as it received over 11,000 reads and more than 500 comments. The comments were interesting… Read More »‘Definition of madness’: Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board – and this should happen next
What is the point of rugby league? To win, or to not lose? It’s philosophical question as good as any in the game. Since 1895, one could argue, the point has been to entertain the punters and the development of the rules since has almost… Read More »Sufferball: How the Dragons are turning pain into pleasure under Shane Flanagan
There are few more positive, hopeful and less cynical of the game of football in Australia than me. At times, it can be a flaw. Sure, criticism is due when deserved, yet from this set of eyeballs, growth remains incremental and destined to see football… Read More »APL’s spin doctoring insults Australian football fans’ intelligence – and might well be the last straw