sidelined

Before getting to the games this weekend, has the NRL finally achieved got to the stage where traditional suburban grounds just can’t handle the crowds for some games now? I’m not totally convinced that we have. The end of the season does get fans out to the games. The key will be to see what [...]

The build up to the finals this week has been temporary overshadowed by the axing of Jason Taylor as South’s coach. JT’s sin was thinking that he was still one of the boys on Stupid Sunday. He should of just wandered in, bought a round and then wandered out again. Hopefully he is not lost [...]

And then there were eight. Three of the contenders got walloped last weekend, a reminder that just a little off your game can mean a shellacking. But going on what has happened this season, that means nothing as teams have bounced back from some humiliating defeats. The cliché that claims the finals are a new [...]

The final round is upon us. Just one sleep to go. But first an apology to those expecting some consistent and profitable tipping this year. I’m truly sorry. The tipping mojo just wasn’t with me this year. But a thank you to all who have visited, commented and enjoyed Sidelined during the season. It has [...]