If Mitchell Moses didn’t damage his foot, Brad Arthur would still be Eels coach. But he did and Arthur is not. Moses showed his value to Parramatta at CommBank Stadium on Thursday night by guiding the home side to a much-needed 34-22 win over Cronulla… Read More »Game of two halfbacks: Moses’ rousing return breathes life into Eels’ season as Sharks sink to back-to-back losses
Alastair Clarkson has surprisingly avoided a potential two-match AFL ban after the North Melbourne coach apologised for swearing in protest at an umpiring decision. Clarkson will also not coach from the boundary line for the rest of the season, adding he will continue to seek… Read More »AFL hands down surprise verdict on Clarkson’s foul-mouthed tirade
The AFL challenges keep coming for Max Gawn, with Fremantle keen to tag-team the in-form Melbourne captain into submission. Gawn shrugged off a tight calf and passed a late fitness test before he was best afield in last weekend’s win over St Kilda. The ruckman… Read More »‘Good luck’: Dees coach not worried about Dockers’ plan to stop Gawn from dominating
State of Origin selection has not prompted second thoughts from Joseph Suaalii as he strives to emulate cross-code superstars Israel Folau and Sonny Bill Williams in proving himself as much more than a “one-trick pony”. Addressing his looming switch from the NRL to rugby union… Read More »‘Don’t want to be a one-trick pony’: Suaalii clarifies rugby future after Origin selection triggers backflip speculation
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo admits he is frustrated Matt Burton will miss round 13 to serve as NSW’s 18th player for the State of Origin series opener. Burton has been tasked with the replacement role for the third time in four Origin games and will… Read More »Bulldogs coach questions Origin rule that leaves him without star