The decision of Adelaide United’s Nestory Irankunda to opt against late Olyroos selection has caused consternation among rival A-League Men clubs. A-League Men clubs are privately lobbying Football Australia to stand Irankunda down for the duration of the Olyroos’ U23 Asian Cup campaign after the Adelaide teenager opted against accepting an 11th-hour approach for the […]
19 months ago, a banged-up Brisbane came to the MCG as heavy underdogs, faced a formidable Melbourne outfit that stood among the premiership favourites, and emerged with their greatest triumph under Chris Fagan. This latest victory over the Demons on their own turf, from equally unlikely odds, might not be quite the equal of a […]
Kalyn Ponga showed he was tough but the Knights didn’t display too much intelligence in allowing him to remain on the field when he was clearly injured and incapacitated at McDonald Jones Stadium on Thursday night. The Newcastle star was a passenger after injuring his hip midway through the first half but coach Adam O’Brien […]
It’s another short week and three of our panellists are backing up from round 7. The Crowd is predictably leaving the rest of the crew in its wake, while all doubts have been erased on the question of who is The Roar’s biggest jinx. Christy Doran Reds, Crusaders, Hurricanes, Rebels The Reds might have given […]
Sydney Roosters second-rower Angus Crichton is back dangling a carrot at Rugby Australia. The 28-year-old is nearing contract limbo at Bondi and says he’s prepared to push his chips at rugby in the coming weeks, should the right offer come his way. “I think I need to do what’s right for myself and I guess […]
