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As Jock Campbell modestly played down his chances of a Wallabies recall, the in-form Queensland fullback threw his weight behind rising fly-half Tom Lynagh’s hopes of a maiden call-up. After another eye-catching season, second-year playmaker Lynagh was the first No.10 namedropped by Wallabies coach Joe… Read More »‘He’s ready’: Campbell backs teammate for gold as fullback mounts own selection and contract extension case

If there is anything surer than the nose on your own face, it is that the Central Coast Mariners, even after a disastrous start to the 2023/24 A-league season, have been consistently the best team and deserve a spot in the decider next weekend. Not… Read More »Sydney FC do not deserve to play in the A-League Grand Final, yet still have a chance – and that should worry the Mariners

When Sydney made the grand final in 2022, before being mercilessly pumped by a well-oiled Geelong machine, most regarded the Swans as having made it that far ahead of their time. Almost half the side that day was aged 23 or younger, which paled into… Read More »Sydney has a list aged perfectly for the times: The Swans are flying high thanks to a great list built over previous seasons

The annual pilgrimage to Brisbane has become one of the most anticipated weekends of the year for NRL fans. Eight matches, three days, one stadium and a thousand schooners is still as alluring as ever for the average footyhead and Magic Round remains British rugby… Read More »Magic moments unlikely as concept feels strain of injuries and lopsided draw – but one Super League fix could help

Amid the tributes following the recent untimely death of Terry Hill, one of the long-forgotten aspects of a life well lived was his role in the abolition of the player draft after just one season.  It was a bold attempt by the NSWRL executives in… Read More »Why a draft makes sense as NRL eyes off rapid expansion with nowhere near enough players to fill rosters