sidelined

There were some observations that because of the lack of Origin players the standard of footy last round was poor quality. The Tigers v Panthers game wasn’t one of the best. But it wasn’t due to a lack of Origin players. It was due to a disorganised Tigers (with a seemingly disinterested Benji Marshall) against [...]

It is finally here! The first game of State of Origin kicks off tomorrow night. I don’t have the time to really do a full analysis other than go the Blues. Regardless of my issues with some of the selections that is in the past. Time to get behind the boys and hope that they [...]

The prodigal son is to return home as Timana Tahu has signed with the Knights for the next two years. It is an interesting move as Tahu has been plagued by injuries and on and off field meltdowns over the past few seasons. I think this is more of a Tinkler move rather than a [...]

If I was a NSW selector I’d be picking… Hayne, Dugan, Jennings, Idris, Uate, Soward, Mullen, Tolman, Farah, Snowden, Hindmarsh, Gallen, Lewis. Bench would be Mannah, Leahoyd-Lars, Houston, Bird. After watching last night’s games, any thought of Dugan over Hayne is ridiculous. Queensland may respect Dugan but they fear Hayne. He has been the Blues [...]

I don’t understand why Phil Gould seems to annoy so many people. He is a passionate thinker about the great game we all love and one of the few media commentators consistently worth listening too. He seems to occupy the place of a pantomime villain for some people. People react to him just because they [...]

As Bismark will tell you, early in the season I made the point that if Souths were to have a good year then both Sandow and Sutton need to step up their game. It seems that Chris Sandow did do that and is having a tremendous season. He has the ability to win games on [...]

Friday night is the Anzac Test up at Skilled Park. Also on Friday night is City versus Country which is in Albury this year. The City v Country game has become an Origin trial which is not a bad thing. There is plenty of competition for spots. My only concern is that Ricky Stuart, the [...]