At the time this column usually goes live next Monday morning, I’ll be in the stands at Selhurst Park watching Crystal Palace take on Manchester United alongside my wife. I’m finally going on that European holiday folks like us always fantasise about. Yes, it’ll be… Read More »I’m hitting pause on the A-League and going on the Euro football holiday I’ve always dreamed of
Sometimes it’s best to start at the finish. The Waratahs winning the Super W final 50-14 against the Drua was the cap to a terrific weekend of rugby. It goes without saying but, more games for the women, please. And more of what we saw… Read More »The Wrap: Rebels young gun rockets out of Wallabies contention, and why Samipeni Finau’s ‘brutal’ hit on Edmed was fair game
After watching both NRL and Super Rugby over the weekend, it’s clear there is significant talent coming through from both. But only one of the codes actually allows this talent to sufficiently grow. Think of some of the names that are being floated in the… Read More »Australia’s rugby talent is the ‘best we’ve had since 2003’ – it’s time to let them flourish, not be shackled by team ‘system’
And just like that, another A-League regular season (sans one game) is in the books and we look ahead to the finals. Let’s recap the action-packed final round. Here are your A-League talking points. Premiership race goes down to wire For months there’s only been… Read More »Wanderers’ season ends, Nix stay alive in premiership race, Perth humiliated again
Eight weeks is usually the point where the AFL ladder has taken its shape for the season – and thanks to Opening Round, that’s where we find ourselves. We have our major players: Sydney and GWS have been the standouts from the get-go, while they’ve… Read More »Six Points: Channel 7’s commentary, the AFL’s most underrated coach, and what on earth is wrong with a draw?