Keary to Easts? You can have him!
The signing of Luke Keary to the Roosters was an interesting one for me. As a die-hard Souths supporter, usually I’m filled with resent, anger and loss of faith any time a rival has pinched one of our...
View ArticleEight things we learnt from State of Origin 2
After a great game of rugby league, Queensland again claimed another Origin series winning 26-16. Here are some of the things I took from Origin 2. 1. Queensland still getting favourable calls In...
View ArticleThe time is right for a Matt Moylan move
The perfect opportunity has arisen for the Panthers’ fullback Matt Moylan to make a move to five-eighth and begin the next chapter of his career. After watching Matt Moylan’s performances in recent...
View ArticleNo Semi, no worries for Eels and the NRL
Once again a big-name player has threatened to defect to a rival code, but rugby league has shown again and again that no single player is bigger than the sport itself. As a league fan I hope and pray...
View ArticleWho run the rugby league world? Girls
With the announcement of the Cronulla Sharks’ female nines team, you come to realise that women play all sorts of roles to make the rugby league clock tick. The Presenters: Erin Molan, Yvonne Sampson...
View ArticleCould 2016 really be the year of the Shark?
While I don’t want to jinx them, there are plenty of reasons for Sharks fans to believe that Harold Holt will be coming home to turn off the porch light on the first Sunday of October. This year the...
View ArticleWhy the Eels don’t need Jarryd Hayne
Jarryd Hayne may have left the rugby league world as one of the best players in the world, but he isn’t the player the Eels need in their quest to win their first premiership in over 30 years. After...
View ArticleRefereeing isn’t better with two whistle-blowers, and the old footage proves it
NRL fans have been complaining about refereeing more than ever in the last few years, and it is evident that there is strong dissatisfaction within the league community. It is time that NRL referees...
View ArticleExpansion remains a painful yet real option for NRL growth
The perfect opportunity may have passed already, but the NRL has a great chance to fix the over saturation of Sydney clubs while making rugby league a truly national sport. For a competition labelled...
View ArticleHayne a Titanic risk for the Gold Coast
Jarryd Hayne’s arrival on the Gold Coast is one of the biggest gambles in the NRL in recent memory, but it could just be the risk the Titans need to establish themselves as premiership contenders. I...
View ArticleThe five NRL stars who should head to Super League
While they’ve given their all for their respective clubs, sometimes players just lose their spark. Maybe it’s because they’ve gone stale at one club, maybe it’s because of a fall out, or maybe it’s...
View ArticleWhy Farah signing has a whole Lote positives for the Rabbitohs
Rabbitohs supporters needn’t look further than the last time they signed a Wests Tigers reject to bring a bit of confidence into Robbie Farah’s decision to join the club next year. When the Rabbitohs...
View ArticleThe Warriors will make or break Foran
One of the best players in the NRL has made a life and career-changing decision. To get himself back to his best, he may have taken the biggest risk of all – signing with the New Zealand Warriors....
View ArticleGrand final week: An unforgettable surreal experience
Take it from someone who saw their team win their first title in 43 years; grand final week is a surreal experience that should be appreciated to the fullest. Sharks fans, I feel what you’re feeling....
View ArticleAre the Storm the NRL’s new chokers?
There is always talk of the Melbourne Storm being one of the dominant teams in the NRL, but with only one legitimate title to their name in the last decade, are they really as good as we think? You...
View ArticleRugby Championship a blueprint for international league
Rugby league can take a lot from the Rugby Championship if it wants the international game to grow. The Rugby Championship has single handedly helped Argentina grow as a force in the sport. Typically,...
View ArticleFive reasons to tune into the Super League next season
While the NRL is a bigger and more popular competition, for those who love their footy but don’t watch any Super League, you’re missing out. The NRL is the pinnacle of rugby league, obviously besides...
View ArticleHasler’s woe: Are NRL coaches running out of ideas?
Rumours are rife of Bulldogs coach Des Hasler being ousted from the club, which goes to show that players aren’t the only ones that can go stale at one club. Hasler has been at Canterbury for five...
View ArticleTurbo brothers are rugby league prototypes
While Jake Trbojevic’s elevation into the Kangaroos squad may seem like a surprise for some, there are plenty of reasons why he and younger brother Tom are the prototypes for the perfect rugby league...
View ArticleThe blokes to watch during the Four Nations
If you needed a reason to check out this year’s Four Nations, it’s to see some of these guys in action. Most of the guys I’ve identified on this list are fairly young, and for good reason should be...
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