Proving today’s refereeing and officialdom is pedantic, making games unwatchable, is as simple as reflecting on the fifty years since the magnificent 1973 Barbarians versus All Blacks match. We still discuss the game and “the try”, whereas the 2023 Rugby World Cup final between New… Read More »There’s no way rugby’s ‘greatest ever try’ would be permitted these days
In 2015 when heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury beat Wladimir Klitschko, the fighter regarded by many as the ‘Greatest of all time’ in the sport, many people thought that he was on top of the world. However, in actuality he was at rock bottom. After a… Read More »It was Tyson Fury who smashed the stigma of being ‘weak’ by talking about his mental health – and it made me feel like I could do anything
Last year: 10th (11 Wins 12 Losses) 2024 ladder prediction: 4th (17-6) The Crows enter 2024 as September hopefuls after being a kick away from reaching their first finals campaign since 2017 when they lost to Richmond in the Grand Final. Coach Matthew Nicks has… Read More »One kick away from the top 8 last year, can the Adelaide Crows continue their AFL ascent?
Civil war is about to erupt in Australian rugby, with the Melbourne Rebels to sue Rugby Australia as the embattled Super Rugby franchise fights to stay alive, reports Christy Doran and Mark Drummond. As foreshadowed by The Roar on Monday, the Rebels board has served… Read More »Rebels set to sue Rugby Australia as civil war erupts as Rugby Victoria President barred from summit
St Kilda’s Jimmy Webster was banned for seven matches by the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday – the longest suspension handed down in six years. Webster’s shoulder to the head of Jy Simpkin left the North Melbourne star suffering concussion during a practice match on Sunday.… Read More »‘It’s pretty s–t’: Webster cops monster AFL ban, reacts to social media backlash towards his wife and child