It’s back, and it’s better than ever. The Champions League is one of the great sporting competitions in the world, and if you want to know why, last week was as good an example as you could have hoped for. There were goals on goals, with 18 in just four games, and not just quantity: […]
Wild idea but Blues should actually pick Origin team on form this time around – and that means Tedesco’s time is up
Michael Maguire is saying all the right things about how he wants to guide NSW back to State of Origin supremacy but the inescapable fact is he can’t do much of anything right now except hope fortune is on his side. With six rounds of the premiership done and dusted and another six to be […]
Give coaches a choice: NRL post-match press conferences are mandatory, but only to say what the bosses want you to say
If there were any doubts about the pointlessness of NRL post-match press conferences then I believe that they have been put to rest in the past few weeks. Last week, Sydney Roosters’ coach Trent Robinson was given an official warning by the NRL over his comments in relation to Dom Young’s send-off and the sin-binning […]
Change it or scrap it! The AFL score review system is providing more inconclusiveness than a balanced outcome
In the fast-paced world of Australian Rules Football (AFL), the score review system was implemented with the noble intention of ensuring fair outcomes. However, as the seasons have progressed, it has become increasingly evident that the system is plagued with issues, ranging from inconclusive calls to momentum-killing delays. It’s time for a serious reconsideration of […]
Thrilling finishes, goalie heroics and a Sky Blue derby: The A-League players who were the difference in Round 24
If you were looking for an intriguing Round of football then Round 24 was a good one. There were 19 goals in six matches, with eight goals scored by Melbourne City! Along with that four of 12 teams kept a clean sheet and there were no draws. Check out which players made a difference for […]