Considering that State of Origin actually goes back to 1908, the term ‘Queensland Spirit’ is just a modern-day myth

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If you have listened, read or watched any NRL-related media in the last forty years, you have no doubt encountered some of the endless prattling on about ‘Queensland Spirit’. How it is stronger, wider spread and just generally better than anything the poorly Blues could hope to match. As a New South Welshman, it can […]

Burton vs Luai vs Walker for Blues No.6 jersey should be no-brainer decision for Maguire

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Nicho Hynes would have been the best option to partner Nathan Cleary as NSW halfback but the Sharks star is needed elsewhere, namely in the No.7 jersey. With Mitchell Moses’ comeback from a foot injury again delayed, Hynes is now the last half standing in the race for the Blues’ chief playmaker role in Origin […]

The crucial cogs of AFL’s Round 11: Which players need to be the difference makers?

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Round 11 promises to be an entertaining one with plenty to look forward to: there are some fascinating games starting with Western Bulldogs against Sydney. We’re taking a look at one player from each team that needs to make a difference. Western Bulldogs v Sydney Western Bulldogs Aaron Naughton showed that he could have an […]

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix talking points: Verstappen shines as Red Bull becomes more vulnerable

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Another race in F1 is in the history books with the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix done and dusted. While it may not have been the greatest race we have ever witnessed, it still brought about plenty of talking points to discuss. Let’s get to them. One of Verstappen’s finest-ever drives It’s pretty easy to overlook […]

Travelling halfway around the world for an unnecessary game: Newcastle-Spurs friendly raises many issues with football

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With a gruelling Premier League season finally complete, it seems like a great time for a rest. It was stressful enough labouring through 760 games, surely, we the fans, now deserve a break. Wrong, and doubly wrong if you’re a player for either Newcastle United or Tottenham Hotspur. Both teams are travelling Down Under for […]