On the eve of the men’s semi-finals and after the culmination of the women’s season last Saturday afternoon, interest in the A-Leagues and the quality product that has been on show in season 2023/24 is at fever pitch. It is that pleasing reality and the… Read More »Show us the bottom line! Football fans deserve to know the state of the APL’s finances and the leagues they support
As far as flags go, Fremantle and St Kilda are clubs with the two saddest histories in the AFL, having only won one premiership between them – and even then, the Saints’ triumph was way back in the days of black and white TV. The… Read More »From injuries to coaching decisions and even umpiring calls, it’s all going wrong at Richmond in 2024
Coaching Queensland and coaching New South Wales might look like similar jobs, but are actually vastly different. The Maroons boss tends to work off a more limited layer pool but benefits from a more supportive environment, whereas the Blues equivalent is presented with a plethora… Read More »Fullback to the future: Why Madge’s choice for the Blues 1 jumper will define how his side plays
Anyone who goes to watch a rugby game in Australia will be familiar with the loud and often aggressive voices from the stands urging players to stop kicking. This cultural phenomenon can be witnessed at club and school games, no matter the age group or… Read More »Australian rugby is so reluctant to develop a kicking game – and that’s a big mistake
If Michael Cheika is serious about becoming an NRL coach, he needs to pay his dues with a stint as an assistant or his unlikely ambition will never come to fruition. Cheika has expressed his interest in the vacancy at South Sydney and just like… Read More »The big step back Cheika needs to take if he ever wants to snare an NRL coaching gig