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‘Big, line-bending, bruising ball carrier’: What if Suliasi Vunivalu was actually supposed to be an inside centre?

Let me first start by saying that this is neither a defence of, nor promotion of, Suliasi Vunivalu as a player…so much has already been said. Rather, this is more of a thought piece around an alternative position for Suli and requires an open mind… Read More »‘Big, line-bending, bruising ball carrier’: What if Suliasi Vunivalu was actually supposed to be an inside centre?

Out of Origin: There’s enough injured talent to form a quality line-up as coaches face selection dilemmas for game one

The statistical weight of history is against the team that loses game one in a State of Origin series.  It’s only happened nine times in the 42 series since the advent of the three-match contest in 1982.  And often the rot sets in well before… Read More »Out of Origin: There’s enough injured talent to form a quality line-up as coaches face selection dilemmas for game one

‘Held our own’: Arsenal pip A-League Women All Stars as Matildas teammates battle it out in front of bumper Melbourne crowd

Matildas winger Cortnee Vine believes the A-League Women All Stars’ 1-0 defeat to Arsenal showed local players can hold their own against the world’s best. Arsenal were the dominant team from the opening minutes on Friday night but were unable to unlock a stubborn All… Read More »‘Held our own’: Arsenal pip A-League Women All Stars as Matildas teammates battle it out in front of bumper Melbourne crowd