With the Finals over and the November 1 contract deadline passed, we can officially declare the NRL’s silly season open. Into the morass of gossip and conjecture, we will bring sanity, with the relaunch of Smart Signings, our dissection of where clubs are weak, what… Read More »Smart Signings: The Roosters do need a winger – but is Nawaqanitawase what they are looking for?
If you ever happened to find yourself in Gaffargaon in the Mymensingh district of southern Bangladesh, you might for a moment gaze at the rushing Brahmaputra River, but it is unlikely that your thoughts would turn to a long-dead Australian cricketer. It was here in… Read More »Lest we Forget: Paying tribute to three fallen cricket war heroes for Armistice Day
Ben Simmons has taken a large step towards restoring his NBA value but just when you thought he was getting back on track, another injury has stalled his redemption season. The Australian 27-year-old has been sidelined for Brooklyn’s last two matches due to a hip… Read More »Simmons’ shooting phobia set to cost him tens of millions of dollars but at least he’s restoring some of his lost value
Sydney FC recorded their victory of the A-League Men season with 5-1 demolition of Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium on Saturday. The clash was Ufuk Talay’s first in charge of Sydney since replacing Steve Corica during the week and the Sky Blues turned on the… Read More »Ufuk-ing beauty: Sydney FC’s new boss strikes as Lolley downs Adelaide United
A brutal century from Mitchell Marsh has guided Australia’s record run chase in a comprehensive victory over Bangladesh, for their seventh victory in succession at the World Cup. Marsh’s unbeaten 177 off just 132 balls, featuring 17 fours and nine sixes, made short work of… Read More »Marsh clubs century as Aussies head into WC semis on seven-game streak despite ‘Herschelle Gibbs 2.0’ drama