Cameron Murray may be short on recent match fitness but the reinstated Blues lock has no doubt on his impact and role for NSW in Origin II. Murray played 49 minutes in the 22-12 Round 15 win over the Broncos, which cemented state duties for… Read More »‘He’s got energy and he’s passionate’: Murray reckons returning Rabbitohs mate Latrell can split Origin wide open
Sixteen years ago the Maroons were aiming for a third straight series win with a coach silencing his doubters while having his first crack at Origin. The Blues had brought in a premiership-winning coach with a fierce reputation for being a hard taskmaster. Queensland had… Read More »Don’t look now, deja Blues – a lot of similarities to 2008 when Maroons converted Origin streak into dynasty
The Swans have long been a team that commands respect. I’m not disputing they are a well-run machine, and today they are often seen as perennial contenders. Yet, as we pass the halfway mark of another season, the narrative that the Swans are the team… Read More »Don’t get carried away just yet, Swans fans: Some reasons why Sydney won’t soar to victory this year
So everybody is complaining because father/son selections have advantaged Collingwood. Oooh – Josh and Nick Daicos, as well as Darcy Moore. How important were they to Collingwood’s 2023 premiership campaign? Darcy Moore was the inspirational captain. Nick Daicos would’ve won the Brownlow if he didn’t… Read More »The Father-Son equation has been around for decades, but it’s suddenly become a problem because Collingwood is benefiting
Intense local derbies, high-quality competition for representative positions, raucous local atmospheres, and die-hard fanbases are the hallmarks of great sports leagues. Unfortunately, Super Rugby has been lacking these elements for some time. I remember the glory days of Gandalf, but like in a fantasy epic,… Read More »‘Super Rugby has become stale’: Here’s one plan to reintroduce local rivalries and make the Australian game strong again