End of an era: Are we seeing a new style of rugby league tactics developing before our eyes?

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The end of Round 11 might not seem the obvious place to stop and take stock of the rugby league world, but it is as good a time as any. We’ve now seen each team ten times at least, so we can actually judge what is different about them collectively compared to last year, the […]

Why Michael Maguire must start fresh in selecting this year’s Blues Origin team, and the mix must be just right

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For Michael Maguire getting the mix of players correct is as important as anything else he will do to start his job as the Blues Origin coach. Just like mixing a batch of concrete to pour for a solid foundation, the ingredients and mix ratio are important for what the Blues want to build this […]

Wayne’s Redfern rebuild won’t be easy: Long laundry list awaits Bennett to clean up Rabbitohs’ mess

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It’s Wayne’s world and the Rabbitohs are living in it. Again.  The sequel is rarely as good as the original and that was definitely the case with Wayne’s World. WayneStock. Really? Mike Myers, what were you thinking? Wayne Bennett is on his way back to South Sydney for the second coming of the closest thing […]

Supercars Perth SuperSprint Talking Points: Breakthrough wins for two distinguished drivers as a rookie impressed

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From New Zealand to Western Australia, the Supercars championship returned to Aussie shores and was out west for the Perth SuperSprint as a quarter of the twelve-round series was completed. There were breakthrough wins, starring of rookies and more NASCAR discussion was gleaned throughout the weekend. Here are the talking points. Mostert claims first win […]

While it’s tricky comparing rugby legends throughout the generations, Arthur Beetson should be considered the greatest

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Comparisons are odious. Or odorous if you prefer Shakespeare’s take on the old saying. And we all know you can’t compare players from different eras when looking for the GOAT. Dribbling old timers peering through their rose-coloured glasses can’t see anyone who played later than Johnny Raper – and what’s the point anyway? More League […]