sidelined

It was a gorgeous, almost early autumn, evening on Gosford last night for the trail between the Sharks and the Rabbitohs. If you have never been to Bluetongue Stadium it is a great ground for watching footy. And when you have the beautiful sight of the lights on the water behind the southern end of [...]

As part of the centenary celebrations for rugby league in Australia, the top 100 players of all time have been announced. As such lists do, it has sparked argument considering that only Darren Lockyer is the only current player to make the list.
Roy Masters, who was one of those eligible to vote, outlines the [...]

In case you are wondering what pre-season NRL action there is this weekend. Go the Eels!
Fri 22nd Feb, 2008:
Panthers v Eels
Lavington Oval, Albury NSW
Sat 23rd Feb, 2008:
Dragons v Bulldogs
WIN Stadium, Wollongong NSW
Raiders v Broncos
Wade Park, Orange NSW
Sharks v Rabbitohs
Bluetongue Stadium, Central Coast NSW
Cowboys v Titans
Barlow Park, Cairns, Nth Qld
Foundation Cup
Roosters v Tigers
Sydney Football Stadium, Moore [...]

In which Willie is lead astray but his willie. Yep, league’s human headline is in trouble again. He was busted for urinating in a public place during the Roosters’ trip to Coffs Harbour. To be fair on Willie he had:
discreetly slipped down an alleyway as the group was moving to the next venue. Police [...]

February is a wonderful convergence of sporting seasons. As the cricket fades into another one-day series that will be forgotten as soon as it ends, the NRL teams are gearing up for their season.
While the trail games have no bearing on the season and feature unusual formats, they do have some interest. And a [...]

The most unsuprising thing about Wayne Bennett’s press conference, announcing he will quit the Broncos at the end of 2008, is that he didn’t turn up.
At least he is going out on his own terms and consistent with usual enagement with the press.
Bennet’s legacy is large. He record at the Broncos deserves praise as [...]