If we’re really being honest, it’s little secret that Queensland, over the years, has the wood over their southern rivals when it comes to State of Origin. As much as it pains me to admit, the old Queensland adage ‘New South Wales just don’t get… Read More »‘Attitude and loyalty surpass strength and speed’: The Blues need to ‘out-Queensland’ the Maroons to have Origin success
There are few greater sledges you can give an NRL team than calling them pretenders but the Cowboys will not be contenders until they can prove otherwise. Todd Payten knows they have done little to show they can be title threats in 2024 despite sitting… Read More »Contenders or …? Cowboys shoot to top of the ladder but need to claim big scalp to prove title credentials
Over the next few days, all discussion of Essendon’s three-point win over Adelaide will likely centre on the decision, in the final seconds of an epic match, to not award the Crows a free kick for holding the ball against Sam Draper. It’s inevitable that… Read More »Footy Fix: Ferocious, fast and fantastically coached – stuff the controversy, let’s give the Dons the respect they deserve
Who is this team and what have they done with the Dolphins? With Wayne Bennett consigned to his sick bed back in Redcliffe, the Phins produced their most freewheeling attacking display since joining the NRL to surge past Parramatta, running rings around the Eels in… Read More »Pathetic Parra: Arthur under pressure as Bennett-less Phins run in EIGHT after break to demolish Eels
Wallaby Jordie Petaia is in doubt for the rest of the Super Rugby season, and potentially Australia’s Test series against Wales, after suffering a shoulder dislocation in the Queensland Reds match against the Highlanders in Brisbane. Petaia was hurt when he attempted to tackle Highlanders… Read More »Reds suffer new blow with Petaia’s season in jeopardy