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It’s time for one of the most celebrated milestones in recent AFL history, a commemoration of a beloved, cherished and occasionally controversial figure in modern footy who has brought his fans untold joy and will no doubt be celebrated across Melbourne for his special day.… Read More »The Roar’s AFL expert tips and predictions, Round 14: Should the Tigers be favourites for Dusty’s 300th?

The bench warmer tag in the modern game of rugby league holds no insignificance. The 14 to 17 jerseys used to have a stigma but now it is a role cut out for a specialised player, breeding a unique impact that only certain characters can… Read More »Fantastic four: The NRL’s best interchange bench weapons making sudden impact in increasingly important role

Many a criticism is made in regards to the robotic nature of modern rugby league and amid all the mayhem, natural talent and off-the-cuff play, there are formulaic elements to the game that can look quite tedious at times. Yet it is the demanded precision… Read More »Why the NRL should bring in automatic sin bins for any player who bothers referee unless it’s the captain

Since the send-off in State of Origin I, there has been a great divide between rugby league fans, commentators and ex-players about whether it was the right call. Freddy and Billy vs Joey and Fatty. Blues vs Maroons. Dinosaurs vs woke folk. Or just passionate… Read More »Instead of being stuck in the past, we need to find a common-sense solution to rugby league’s send-off rule