And lo! the footy world did rejoice, for the nine-game weekend did return unto them, and order was restored. After having to deal with just four games in Opening Round – and a full Sunday with nothing to do but *shudders* watch the NRL, having… Read More »The Roar’s AFL expert tips and predictions, Round 2: Huzzah, full footy weekends are back!
Everyone has to have a first time, right? Benji Marshall’s dugout debut comes this weekend away at Canberra, and if you believe the bookies, it probably won’t start well for the Wests Tigers’ new boss. PlayUp have them $2.75 at time of writing, meaning that… Read More »Benji’s first Tigers game doesn’t matter, and neither does his first year – he should treat this all as a trial
Well, NRL tipsters, that was a bloodbath. Anyone who tipped more than 50% of the winners for Round 1 is a genius or a lunatic. Possibly both. After a string of upsets across the board in the split round to start the season, week two… Read More »NRL Tipping: The Roar’s Round 2 expert predictions – Nightmare start to year, more upsets on the cards or favourites to win?
The Australian cricket team is in the early stages of regenerating the Test line-up and whenever the selectors decide it’s time to freshen up the ageing side, there is one example they should use as a cautionary tale. More than 30 years on, Dean Jones’… Read More »The Dean Jones example that Australian selectors must avoid in regenerating ageing Test squad
The city of Gwangju may not be the largest in South Korea, but its small-town vibe is perfect for any young Australian footballer playing there for the first time. Alexander Popovic is the latest in a long line of Australian defenders experiencing the delights of… Read More »Flourishing in a new league and a new culture: Alexander Popovic’s rise to Asia and perfect start at a new Korean club