Gold Coast don’t get credit for doing too many things right but when it comes to sacking a coach mid-season they are the gold standard. Probably because they have had a lot of practice over all the many iterations of league teams that have been… Read More »Darwin theory dictates only the strongest survive – Arthur on the rocks at Eels after embarrassing capitulation
When you think of German football, what comes to your mind? To some it might simply be Bayern Munich, but to many others including myself, the atmosphere that the fans create comes to mind and is by far the best of the top five leagues… Read More »How the 50+1 rule ensures German leagues boast best atmosphere in world football
Three-Test spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has signed with Tasmania in a bid for red-ball game time ahead of Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka next summer. The 27-year-old didn’t play for his home state of Queensland in last season’s Sheffield Shield and was left off the Bulls’… Read More »‘I’m excited to challenge myself’: Test spinner turns to a new state in search of greater opportunities
Joe Schmidt has made it clear that his preference is to pick from home in 2024. His thoughts on the Wallabies’ eligibility policy could change by this time next year with the Lions to assemble, but for the mid-year Tests against Wales and Georgia, he’s… Read More »Five things: What Beale has over other golden oldies, double pain for Brumbies as Blues expose Australia’s biggest weakness
Last week, you read about the Matt XI, a compilation of the best cricketers ever to represent the name Matt. And to be fair, it was exceptionally well represented with the likes of Matt Hayden, Matt Elliott and Matt Prior included in the side. This… Read More »What’s in a name? The all-time great Steve XI