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As surely as the sun sets and rises the next day, the Socceroo critics were out in force after Australia’s 2-0 win against Lebanon last Thursday night. “Not good enough” they said, “Worrying performance”, they mumbled. To the critics, I say simply, show a little… Read More »Get off the Socceroos back! One training session, a win against Lebanon and still people fail to understand Asian football

The game of rugby league, particularly at the professional level, is tough enough without players being subjected to unnecessary risk of injury.  There have been a string of incidents to start the NRL season which in most other sports would result in lengthy bans.  And… Read More »Game’s gone soft, huh? League’s tough enough without dangerous incidents getting feather touch from judiciary

Joe Schmidt’s appointment as Wallaby coach has been widely acclaimed. Here is a coach who is world class offering to take on the poisoned Wallaby chalice. Lucky, right? The consensus seems to be ‘right man, right place, right time’. But having spent a considerable time… Read More »More ‘Scary Schmidt’ than ‘Sleepy Joe’: Ireland tales that show the new Wallabies coach could be a polarising figure

In the unpredictable world of Australian Rules Football, the Geelong Cats have swiftly dispelled any doubts cast upon them with a commanding start to their 2024 campaign. Emerging victorious in their opening two fixtures, the Cats have not only showcased their prowess on the field… Read More »Don’t count ’em out just yet: Geelong silence doubters with a strong start to the season