Friday night’s clash between Parramatta and the Dolphins is likely to be a hot one – and not just because the game is being held in the Northern Territory. It sees Brad Arthur meet Wayne Bennett, the man who many are tipping to replace him,… Read More »Brad and Bennett: Why Friday’s clash with the Dolphins might be a tipping point for Arthur and the Eels
Five-years is a long time in motorsport, let alone the general state of the world – especially given the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in recent times. So, it feels as if Formula One hasn’t had a Chinese Grand Prix for an age, rather than… Read More »‘Welcome back’: Reliving the last Chinese Grand Prix ahead of its much-anticipated return five years later
Amid all the hysteria and gnashing of teeth that accompanies any team following a particular galling loss, it’s worth remembering at all times that our game has an unmatched capacity to be very, very funny. How else would you describe a team and a coach… Read More »Footy Fix: The Saints were ten times as rubbish as the Dogs were last week – and it’s worth working out why
Death, taxes and the Storm defying pre-season predictions that this year will be the one when they slip down the ladder. Inevitably, seven rounds into the NRL season and Melbourne are yet again atop the ladder with a 5-1 record after rolling past the Roosters… Read More »Roosters in a rage over ref’s calls as Storm snare controversial win on the back of two dubious tries
David Lord has been remembered as an icon of Australian sports journalism following his death, aged 84. The renowned writer and broadcaster was an accomplished cricketer in his youth, captaining Mosman in first grade, before spending several decades covering a range of sports for newspaper,… Read More »RIP, David Lord: Australian sports journalism icon ‘always thoughtful and thought-provoking’