For a ‘young man’s game’, the NRL certainly has a host of players on the wrong side of 30 who are carving up. Here’s a team of players over 30 years of age who, with more than 4,900 games between them, are still running rings around their younger opponents week after week. (Games include representative […]
The beauty of Hynesight: What changes do the Blues need to make in Game 2?
It doesn’t matter if you’re a Queenslander or Blueslander, when your team loses there are always shouts for changes. But is that always the answer? My understanding is that it takes more than one game to be an Origin player. Most people need at least two or three games to prove that they belong on […]
The ‘massive advantage’ driving Australia’s T20 WC pursuit – and why they should really be the odds-on favourites
The World Cup of the slam and bang, the shortest format of the game is here upon us. Partly a World Cup affair and partly a promotion affair, this World Cup is unique as it extends to the newer boundaries of the USA in addition to the traditional Test-playing Caribbean country. With the Super Eight […]
Everything you need to know about Ariarne Titmus ahead of Paris 2024
Three years ago in Tokyo, Ariarne Titmus went from being a good swimmer to a swimming great. In Paris this year, she can complete the transformation to Aussie Olympic icon. There are only a couple of obstacles in her way. One is America’s greatest ever female swimmer, the other a contender for the hottest young […]
‘Some coaches just aren’t coachable’: The torturous rollercoaster ride of being a Raiders fan
Ricky Stuart is a dual international and has won premierships as a player and coach. He has coached NSW and Australia and is one of the most decorated individuals in the sport. My friend Louis on the other hand feels proud of himself when he takes the stairs instead of the elevator. Apart from a […]