sidelined

Summer is distant now as, on the advent of May, I don the uggies for the first time this season. The Australian and City v Country sides will be announced at the completion of the round. So with players pushing for selection expect some good footy. Tips compiled with assistance from the late Richard Pratt [...]

Ex Shark Greg Bird has been found guilty of recklessly wounding his girlfriend Kate Milligan. What happened is well documented. As Magistrate Roger Clisdel stated: “Why did Ms Milligan and Mr Bird continue with these … lies if there was always an innocent explanation?,” Mr Clisdell asked. “If in fact it was an accident, why [...]

I am in a land forsaken by the gods. A desolate winds blows through the barren landscape, stirring nothing that is alive. In the distance, where the mountains meet the dark, a lonely cry is heard. A cry that asks for something more than the cruel gruel of AFL. Yes folks, I’m in Melbourne. Tips [...]

We are starting to really get into the season. The test match against the Kiwis is three weeks away (along with City v Country) and then a month after that Origin I. Funnily not much talk about the test team but for the Blue, the talk for Origin has already begun. Hopefully, the NSW selectors [...]

..am I the only one thinking the “heroic” nature of the coverage of Brett Stewart’s return was over the top and seemed oblivious of the serious charges that are still pending? …forget the Storm this year. They have signed Brett Finch. …does anyone think the Dragons will have their usual meltdown sometime during the season? [...]

This pontificating punditry prognosticating about the weekend results is a mug’s game. But I’m back again because if there is one thing sports loves and that is the chance for a good redemption narrative. Last week was woeful but this week I aim to set the record straight. To once get back on the path [...]

A very interesting development as Brett Finch has asked the Eels for a release and it appears that, pending a formal announcement, will be granted. Eels fans aren’t likely to be too upset. While never a great half back, he had commitment and on his day he could provide a good structure and kicking game. [...]

…perhaps a little perplexed. Except Mountain Boy with this comment: Most people down in the haze of Sydney are thinking that 7 roughies just got up. But in my eyes only 4 roughies got up this week. Roosters should have been posted favourite at home to beat Parra, same goes for Penrith against the Tigers, [...]

I’m still starting from the certainty of bold statements last week concerning the firming form. It is obvious from the last week that I have no clue at the moment. The sure things turned into unsure nothings and outsiders lived it up inside the VIP ropes of the winners’ circle. A calamitous round especially when [...]