Is there actually a tactical benefit of coaching an AFL game at ground level – or is it just personal preference?

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The legendary Ron Barassi was a pioneering coach in many ways. His innovations included observing matches from an elevated viewpoint. This is hardly controversial – you can see and interpret what’s happening much better that way. Nevertheless, coaches had adhered to the longstanding tradition of looking on at ground level until Barassi began coaching from […]

NRL doesn’t need any more rule changes but a tweak required for unintended consequences of seven-tackle set

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When a team is up by two with precisely four minutes left and gets a penalty right in front, pop quiz hot shot – what do you do?  Cronulla were faced with this scenario last Saturday at Magic Round against the Roosters, clinging to their slender lead in a game that had featured plenty of […]

Aussie Ange soaks up special MCG homecoming despite Spurs losing post-season friendly on penalties

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Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has soaked up the “special” experience of bringing the Premier League giants to his hometown Melbourne despite a friendly loss on penalties to Newcastle United. James Maddison’s goal in the 31st minute, after a sustained period of dominance from Spurs, broke the deadlock before Alex Isak responded in the 45th. Australian […]

Padres Outlook: 2B Xander Bogaerts Out for Months

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San Diego Padres outlook after Second Baseman Xander Bogaerts was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder fracture. Bogaerts injured himself when he was diving for a ground ball against the Braves on Monday. Newly acquired Luis Arraez is set to cover second base in Bogaerts’ absence, which is projected to last […]

It’s tough going for female footy fans right now as tone deaf reactions to serious issues get louder

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The footy has been absolutely incredible this year. I would say the best NRL premiership we have seen in years. We have seen teams like the Brisbane Broncos, Melbourne Storm, Cronulla Sharks and Sydney Roosters play a really exciting, attack-focused style of footy. Our players continue to go from strength to strength, defying gravity like […]