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Shove your blue cards where the sun doesn’t shine, football – the game is already over-officiated

Barring a stunning 180-degree change of course, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) is soon to implement its sin bin trial protocols, potentially eroding the purity and simplicity of football even further than what has been achieved under the VAR regime. The upcoming change will… Read More »Shove your blue cards where the sun doesn’t shine, football – the game is already over-officiated

The case for what makes the legendary Colin Meads the prototype for the most complete New Zealand rugby player ever

If you had to describe the ultimate New Zealand rugby player to a non-rugby fan and use one player to support your argument, would Sir Colin Meads best represent your case? Yes, in my opinion anyway. There would be support for the Richie McCaw’s, Dan… Read More »The case for what makes the legendary Colin Meads the prototype for the most complete New Zealand rugby player ever

‘I’ve literally played one game of league’: Meet the union flyer who swapped his ABs dream for the Wests Tigers

Rugby league players often straddle a line between brash confidence and total humility. They might be the best player in the world, but it’s full credit to the boys. Solomon Alaimalo isn’t like that. It’s not surprising: the 28-year-old former Super Rugby star has barely… Read More »‘I’ve literally played one game of league’: Meet the union flyer who swapped his ABs dream for the Wests Tigers

Footy back earlier than normal: Why the new Opening Round concept is beginning to feel like a good idea even to the AFL purists

We understand by now that most novel ideas the AFL implement end up working, not necessarily because they’re good ideas, but because they have a massive market and a seemingly even bigger marketing budget. I think Gather Round is still a silly idea, but I… Read More »Footy back earlier than normal: Why the new Opening Round concept is beginning to feel like a good idea even to the AFL purists

The representative fullback battle between Tedesco and Edwards: Now isn’t the time to panic with knee-jerk actions

Much of the discussion surrounding either of the fullback positions in State of Origin has centred on Queensland’s decision between Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga. Both entertainers and the form players of the competition last year, it is understandable that the media would focus on… Read More »The representative fullback battle between Tedesco and Edwards: Now isn’t the time to panic with knee-jerk actions