Following from my recent article about inspirational coach Geoff Mould I want to focus on one of his protégés at Matraville High School, the precociously talented Russell Fairfax. With a philosophy of running rugby, it was no wonder Fairfax exemplified this attitude. Mould moved him… Read More »Russell Fairfax – rediscovering one of the “free spirits” and an interview to boot!
Money talks. It has seemed inevitable for a long time, but we may finally have the ‘nail in the coffin’ moment for Test cricket outside the major nations. It seems a country once boasting the most destructive and formidable Test side has been reduced to… Read More »Money talks – Understanding why South Africa are willing to burn a Test series for the SA20
After a promising pre-debut single, rookie group POW’s subsequent songs didn’t hit me as hard. Their agency seems to be throwing many different sounds at the wall, which is always a tricky prospect when a group is first starting out. New single Valentine switches things… Read More »Song Review: POW – Valentine
Rugby urgently needs a makeover if it is to survive in the 2020’s. It is still peddling a product which worked well when it was a rigidly amateur code, and the concept of a satisfying viewer experience was completely unknown. At that time it was… Read More »Boring, slow Rugby has lost its mojo and needs a makeover – here’s some ways to get it back in fashion
The biggest metal party of 2024 is now kicking off a day early. That’s right, it’s time to make a long weekend out of your Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly adventure! The official Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer PRE-FEST—presented by Prosthetic Records and Kill Screen—on Thursday, April… Read More »UNDEATH Headlines the Metal & Beer PRE-FEST 2024 With Support from OUTER HEAVEN, MORBIKON and HOUKAGO GRIND TIME!