Hmmm. The London riots and the Bunnies’ riot against the Eels. A coincidence? To pose such a conjecture would be no sillier than the two main stories in footy at the moment. The first is Todd Carney, who is now on his 58th last chance, getting caught out again. While Carney had done nothing illegal, [...]
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NRL 2011 round 23 tips
August 11th, 2011 by Shaun · 9 Comments
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NRL 2011 round 22 tips
August 4th, 2011 by Shaun · 9 Comments
Last week I agreed with Peter Peters. It was an unsettling moment that had me in a strange place. Until today when I read that he reckons Darren Lockyer is not worthy of being an “Immortal.” Peters can’t make that call. And neither can I. It is a decision that needs to be made outside [...]
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NRL 2011 round 21 tips
July 28th, 2011 by Shaun · 5 Comments
One of the more ridiculous things I’ve come across this week was the call for a boycott by Central Coast folk of games at Gosford. The fact it came from a hack who scribbles crayons for the Daily Telecrap is not surprising. What is surprising is that I’ve ended up agreeing with Peter Peters. And [...]
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NRL 2011 round 20 tips
July 21st, 2011 by Shaun · 9 Comments
Hopefully, an outcome of the new television rights deal will be the humbling of Channel 9. For some years now, 9 has not had the best interests of the NRL at heart. That lack of live Storm games into Melbourne, so called live games on delay, the absurdity of the Sunday game on delay, etc [...]
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NRL 2011 round 19 tips
July 14th, 2011 by Shaun · 11 Comments
They say you learn a lot about someone in how they handle defeat. But what do we learn from how someone handles victory? Specifically, what does Mal Meninga’s outburst tell us about him? It tells us that Mal is a passionate person but maybe he lets that sometimes get in the way of common sense. [...]
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NRL 2011 round 17 tips
June 30th, 2011 by Shaun · 8 Comments
So Dave Taylor didn’t get off. While Queenslanders will be sure to cry conspiracy theory and take the case to Lord Monckton, a man who has never come across a conspiracy theory he didn’t like, I’m more interested in the very petty manners of the judiciary. Taylor’s charge was originally only four weeks but because [...]
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NRL 2011 round 16 tips
June 23rd, 2011 by Shaun · 5 Comments
The farce that the citing of Jonathan Thruston reached its nadir when Bob Katter wanted to suspend standing orders to condemn the charge. My view is that Thurston did not see Chechin and it was an accident. If I remember correctly there was a time in the AFL where any contact with the umpire meant [...]
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NRL 2011 Round 15 tips
June 16th, 2011 by Shaun · 9 Comments
Just a few weeks ago Petero Civoniceva’s game against Titan’s was lauded as a great example of how a front rower can inspire a team. After New South Wales’ display last night, some are saying the game has moved past such a role. Gallen’s performance as a makeshift prop was tremendous. But not every side [...]
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State of Origin II
June 15th, 2011 by Shaun · Comments Off
Ricky’s Revenge or Magnificent Maroons? A lot rides on this match not at leat Stuart’s reputation. For a loss, no matter how close, just wont do for NSW. All the renewal of spirt, the exclamations of pride and curios selections will mean bugger all if NSW lose. Any claims of “We are getting better” will [...]
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NRL round 14 tips
June 9th, 2011 by Shaun · 9 Comments
Loyalty ain’t dead in the NRL. Darren Lockyer is set to retire a one club man. Nathan Hindmarsh will do so for the Eels. Gidley once a Knight, always a knight. Benji Marshall will never be anything other than a Tiger. If you are one of the premier players then it is easier to a [...]
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