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
As a staunch follower of the Dogs for many, many years, I have had to grow fairly used to disappointing years along the way. It was, therefore, a total surprise, no let me correct that, a shock, when the Dogs pulled off the ultimate feat… Read More »Even Bulldogs fans know your time is up, Luke Beveridge please do us a favour and move on as painlessly as possible
There are no longer any undefeated teams in the AFL, but North Melbourne still hasn’t won a game. The season is getting exciting with some tantalising matchups, starting with Carlton and Melbourne, which is the first game of Round 9. We’re taking a look at… Read More »The crucial cogs of AFL’s Round 9: Which players need to be the difference makers?