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Simulation crackdown: If they like the spotlight so much, put A-League actors up before the Match Review Panel

Phillip Cancar’s rather comical and momentarily delayed dive in the 36th minute of Newcastle Jets 3-1 win over Sydney FC on Sunday was a clear reminder of the blight that simulation is on the game of football. Sydney’s Robert Mak was the guilty party, red… Read More »Simulation crackdown: If they like the spotlight so much, put A-League actors up before the Match Review Panel

Five things we learned: One area Gordon must fix to convince Wallabies boss, ABs bruiser should be on notice

Late on Friday night, Morgan Turinui paid Carter Gordon the ultimate compliment. The former Wallaby turned pundit described Gordon’s pass as Stephen Larkham-esque. Over the course of 80 minutes against the Drua, we saw Gordon’s passing game and vision come to the fore. His cut… Read More »Five things we learned: One area Gordon must fix to convince Wallabies boss, ABs bruiser should be on notice

‘They are vital’: How the NRL’s old guard are ushering in a new generation – and winning the argument for expansion

Here’s a fun game you can play the next time you hear someone say there isn’t enough talent for NRL expansion: go look through the team lists for the last two weekends of reserve grade and pick the best side you can. In fact, go… Read More »‘They are vital’: How the NRL’s old guard are ushering in a new generation – and winning the argument for expansion