In connection with my desire to fully keep up with the J-pop industry, I’m planning to do a weekly round-up of any new releases that have caught my ear. Some of these may have been covered on the blog already, but my hope is that… Read More »New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (April 7, 2024)
The Raiders were given a trademark “Sticky spray” after their pathetic collapse against Cronulla last Sunday. Seven days later they did coach Ricky Stuart proud with a dominant display to put Parramatta away 41-8 at GIO Stadium, honoured with a celebratory Viking Clap by the… Read More »Red-hot Green Machine respond to Ricky’s rev-up to steamroll over pedestrian Parramatta
Gather Round was back for the second year – and after a rough start, boy was it a doozy! Four of the weekend’s last five games were thrillers that went right down to the wire, while the one that wasn’t was just as entertaining, with… Read More »Six Points: Clutch kings do it again, footy’s dirtiest player, and debunking ‘Vic-centric’ fixture myth
South Sydney are in disarray heading into Saturday’s stoush against the Sharks with Latrell Mitchell suspended on the back of their heavy loss to the Warriors. The star fullback was charged with grade-two dangerous contact for his forearm to Shaun Johnson’s face during the 34-4… Read More »NRL Round 6 Teams: Souths a mess as Latrell ban worsens injury woes, Walsh early return? ACL fears for Cowboy
Cowboys coach Todd Payten recently said he thinks Scott Drinkwater is knocking on the door for State of Origin but his star fullback is now banging it down. Drinkwater played like he had spiders on him at QCB Stadium on Sunday with the Titans struggling… Read More »Drinkwater dazzles as Cowboys overcome dud sin bin call to hand tackle-shy Titans an unwanted 116-year record