Round 13 isn’t done yet – but we’ve already had drama to spare on another chaotic weekend of football. Three separate thrillers on Saturday, all with questionable umpiring decisions at crucial moments late in the piece, have dominated discussion – most of it of the… Read More »Six Points: Defending THOSE last-minute frees, Darcy’s commentary stinker, and why Swans aren’t invincible
Penrith and Manly went blow for blow in a Sunday afternoon stunner, set alight by the attack of two left edges and Origin stablemates who had form points to prove. The class of the triple crown premiers came out on top in the 32-22 fixture,… Read More »Talau’s four-try fest not enough as a To’o trio and Brooks biff-up gift Penrith a classy win
Brandon Smith could be stood down by the Roosters after he failed to turn up for a mid-season review during their bye week. The Kiwi hooker has been in modest form this season after a laclustre first year at the club following his high-profile switch… Read More »Round 15 Teams: Brandon Smith could be axed over disciplinary breach, Penrith duo back, Origin hopefuls pushing to return
There were fireworks for Melbourne as they proved superior with a 34-28 win at their AAMI park fortress, but it wasn’t without a real scare from a Knights outfit who knuckled down until the final whistle. The rollercoaster 80 minutes was a quality contest, showcasing… Read More »Storm sizzle late as Wishart and Hughes fire despite a gallant Newcastle performance
The AFL have conceded the free kick paid against Gold Coast defender Mac Andrew to St Kilda’s Max King in the dying minutes of the Suns’ Saturday night loss, that allowed the Saints forward to snap the winning goal, was incorrect. Andrew reacted furiously after… Read More »‘Better call is no call’: AFL concedes error in Saints’ winning goal free, tick off other controversial late decisions