We now take a break from our regular programming to be totally engrossed in a side show for the best part of two months. State of Origin is about to cast its annual prolonged shadow over the NRL but for true footy tipsters, the week to week results are still of prime importance. It doesn’t […]
Copycat Blues keep trying to match Queensland’s spirit – why that approach will never work
For the majority of State of Origin’s existence, NSW have done their level best to claim that the annual interstate showdown means just as much to them as it does to Queensland. It never has and probably never will. Despite all the marketing campaigns, curly blue wigs and attempts from players and coaches to establish […]
The great time-wasting travesty: It’s never Collingwood’s fault that they ultimately aren’t good enough
I’m so tired of hearing about the Matthew Nicholls saga, and honestly, I’m so tired of hearing about it from Collingwood supporters. So let’s set the scene: Collingwood is 19 points up against Walyalup with just seven minutes remaining. A pack forms twenty metres out from Walyalup’s goal. Umpire Nicholls blows the whistle for a […]
The crucial cogs of AFL’s Round 12: Which players need to be the difference makers?
There will only be 14 teams featuring in Round 12, as Brisbane, GWS, North Melbourne and Sydney all have a bye. All seven games are intriguing in their own way, especially given Richmond only lost to Essendon by two goals in Round 11. We’re taking a look at one player from each 14 teams who […]
Monaco Grand Prix talking points: If you’re not a fan of the Monaco Grand Prix, you’re not a real fan of F1
Finally, Charles Leclerc has tasted success around the streets of Monaco, becoming the first driver from the principality to win at home in the World Championship era. It is up there alongside Lando Norris winning in Miami as the most popular win in a while, and the pure emotion coming from Leclerc and Ferrari was […]