New Zealand took 28 years to win a Test match, finally triumphing in 1956. There were plenty of skilled individuals before that but not a complete team. They recently reached their zenith, becoming the inaugural World Test Champions in 2021, but looking back is an interesting exercise in seeing the many all rounders New Zealand […]
The NRL’s expansion dilemma: How a 20-team competition can be achieved in less than 10 years
As well as the action from Magic Round, there has been a lot of talk recently about expansion, such as where the NRL establishes the new teams and what is the strategy. There are two options in my opinion for NRL expansion. The competition either goes with a more conservative approach, building and strengthening existing […]
Footy Fix: How the Swans have turned their biggest weakness into another strength – and become all but unstoppable
A few weeks ago, I dubbed Carlton and Geelong as the premiership frontrunners – at a time when they sat, respectively, fourth and first on the ladder. Nestled in between was Sydney, in second spot with a 5-1 record and the AFL’s second-best percentage, who nevertheless, after a shock loss to Richmond and a relatively […]
‘Please help me’: World No.1 golfer ‘going to jail’ as PGA Championship rocked
Golf’s world No.1 Scottie Scheffler was detained by police Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was led to a police car. ESPN reported the US Masters champion failed to follow police orders during a pedestrian fatality investigation. Traffic was backed up for about a […]
Payne Haas’ father could face death penalty after arrest for drug charges in Philippines
The father of NRL star Payne Haas has been arrested in the Philippines and faces extradition to Indonesia, where he is accused of drug trafficking. Gregor Johann Haas, 46, was arrested in Cebu City on Wednesday, according to local media reports, and he could face the death penalty if found guilty. Head of the Public […]