When Suliasi Vunivalu first entered Wallabies camp in November 2020 he arrived with an “aura” that swept up his teammates. Three and half years later the former NRL star finds himself a laughing stock after an embarrassing two yellow cards for trips against Fijian Drua… Read More »‘Tough to support him’: How Suli’s must change his game to fight back from shocking brain snap
In many ways, sacking the coach is the easy bit. Sure, you have to go and break the bad news to someone you’ve worked with for a long time – over a decade in the case of Brad Arthur – that you’ve had enough of… Read More »The Parra Project: Why the Eels have to be brave with their coaching choice to break the Premiership drought
If you have listened, read or watched any NRL-related media in the last forty years, you have no doubt encountered some of the endless prattling on about ‘Queensland Spirit’. How it is stronger, wider spread and just generally better than anything the poorly Blues could… Read More »Considering that State of Origin actually goes back to 1908, the term ‘Queensland Spirit’ is just a modern-day myth
Nicho Hynes would have been the best option to partner Nathan Cleary as NSW halfback but the Sharks star is needed elsewhere, namely in the No.7 jersey. With Mitchell Moses’ comeback from a foot injury again delayed, Hynes is now the last half standing in… Read More »Burton vs Luai vs Walker for Blues No.6 jersey should be no-brainer decision for Maguire
Round 11 promises to be an entertaining one with plenty to look forward to: there are some fascinating games starting with Western Bulldogs against Sydney. We’re taking a look at one player from each team that needs to make a difference. Western Bulldogs v Sydney… Read More »The crucial cogs of AFL’s Round 11: Which players need to be the difference makers?