With the Finals over and the November 1 contract deadline passed, we can officially declare the NRL’s silly season open. That means the return of our Smart Signings column, where we dive deep into the recruitment issues facing each club. We use stats and tactics,… Read More »Smart Signings: Should the Panthers cut ties with Luai – and could it set up a superstar return?
Let’s lay the cards on the table early here. Your columnist is an England fan, and thus Australia’s poor start was quite hilarious. Suffice to say it is not funny anymore, given that the reigning, defending champions have jumped out of the Lamborghini and into… Read More »Cricket World Cup Power Rankings: Taxi for England, but the Afghans and Dutch drink it in
Neither fan base will like hearing this but the Wallabies have become the Wests Tigers. And the Tigers are the NRL’s version of the Wallabies. Both once-proud sporting institutions have gone backwards at a rapid rate of knots over the best/worst part of two decades… Read More »The Wallabies are the Wests Tigers – Neither fan base will be happy with that comparison or their team’s prospects
The second part of the final Formula One triple header is done with as we leave Mexico with more records broken and some smiles for Aussie F1 fans. There was also a sterling drive from an orange car and more pressure put on a certain… Read More »Mexico City Grand Prix Talking Points: Advance Australia Fair, while Verstappen tastes sweet 16
He may not be a household name in Australia yet, but with his recent accomplishments on the ATP Tour, it is high time we recognise the potential that could see Alex de Minaur soar in the 2024 Australian Open. His journey into the world of… Read More »Flying under the radar to a Grand Slam title: Is Alex de Minaur destined for greatness at the Australian Open?