sidelined

It is finally here. What is some respects is a relic of the golden era of league steeped almost obsolete parochialism, Origin still dominates the NRL and continues to provide some of finest footy ever witnessed. And that is why it is the perfect vehicle to promote league in Victoria. The AFL has nothing like [...]

How low can the Eels go? Well this was up on www.nrl.com earlier in the week (apparently since take down).

Update: The NSW side has been announced: Greg Bird, Jamie Buhrer, Todd Carney, Ben Creagh, Robbie Farah, Paul Gallen (capt), Jarryd Hayne, Michael Jennings, Luke Lewis, Trent Merrin, Josh Morris, Mitchell Pearce, Brett Stewart, Glenn Stewart, James Tamou, Tony Williams, Akila Uate. Sunday is it. The NSWRL will release those chose to play for New [...]

The new TV rights deal enters an interesting phase as the NRL will meet with Channel 7 and Channel 10 after Nine and Foxtel made (separate bids). Of course, Nine and Foxtel are yet to make a joint bid which is likely if the NRL doesn’t warm to their original offer. I won’t go into [...]

Next week on Four Corners the story is apparently to be about the dangers of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Apparently it is a story that no parent can miss which is worrisome tag. That is not to say that CTE is not worthy of discussion in relation to NRL, AFL or union but that a [...]

Sorry folks. Pressed for time this week. Straight into the tips.

Being ANZAC Day there are two games being played. I have not problem with that. And in fact the games are becoming quite an event on the NRL calendar. What I do have a problem with is facile comparisons between those that play sport and those that suffered through war. For sure it takes some [...]

The NRL action takes a break this weekend to allow some rep games. But don’t bother tuning into to watch both games live on tele. Channel Nine in their annual fuck you to league fans are showing both games on delay. A decade ago this wasn’t a problem as smartphones were pretty stupid back then [...]

The Aussie, New Zealand, City and Country sides for next weekend’s repapalooza over the fold. As for the who shoulda, shouldn’t, WTF and never heard of him comments, on you mark…get set…go!

Kudos to the NRL for taking a stand and suspending Robert Lui for the season and also banning Isaac Gordon nine games. However, this should have happened earlier. Lui, after being dumped from the Tigers, should never have been allowed to join another club. Regardless of what support the Cowboys are offering, the move does [...]