The passing of South’s legend John Sattler this year gave me pause to remember not only one of the Rabbitohs’ greatest players, but also the pack of forwards he led in their remarkable run of success between 1967 and 1971, when they won four premierships… Read More »Forward pack dominance: A look back at John Sattler and his Cardinal and Myrtle wrecking crew in the 1960-70s
Australian rugby seems to be full of contentious debates at the moment – and here is another that will gather steam over the next three years, I am sure. After the pool stage exit from the World Cup last month, Rugby Australia has many questions… Read More »The battle of the rugby World Cup 2027 Final: Sydney or Melbourne?
Portland Trail Blazers updated Team Outlook after center Rob Williams has announced that his season is over with a knee injury. Williams suffered a torn patella in the game against the Grizzlies and he will undergo surgery to repair it. With Williams sidelined, reserve Center… Read More »Blazers Updated Outlook: Rob Williams Season Over
Play on and handball. Handball, handball, handball. The late Ron Barassi’s famous halftime demands on his Carlton troops altered the course of the 1970 VFL grand final. Another address isn’t so well known in football folklore, but was equally significant and typified the master psychologist… Read More »‘A player for the ages and a coaching powerhouse’: AFL legend Ron Barassi farewelled at MCG state memorial
St George Illawarra are expected to be the team omitted from Magic Round in 2024 as the NRL prepares to release its draw early next week. Clubs were notified of their home games on Friday, with the full schedule set to be released publicly on… Read More »Dragons set to be left out of NRL’s Magic Round as 2024 draw gets closer to release