So the Mariners enter the second leg of their A-League semi-final against the Sky Blues in the box seat and the Phoenix hold home-ground advantage in their delicately poised clash with Victory. This, on paper, looks to be the most interesting weekend of football this season, with high stakes at play and the chance of […]
Fixing the Wanderers’ ‘losing culture’: Timing of ex-Mariners coach’s sacking could be perfect for Western Sydney
With the breaking news emanating from Wanderland that Marko Rudan has departed the club due to personal reasons, the availability of former Mariners coach Nick Montgomery could not have come at a more perfect time for Western Sydney. The former Central Coast mentor’s time at Hibernian in Scotland was a troubled one that ended on […]
Fifita is first class, but second row – that’s why his u-turn might have saved the Roosters’ salary cap
Park for a minute that most rugby league fans think that the Roosters losing out on a player is hilarious. Park again that most rugby league fans think that the Roosters having to worry about their salary cap is funnier still. Then consider that Easts have had their biggest signings reversal in years, the most […]
Blunt force drama: Are NRL players receiving the same realistic advice on concussions as AFL counterparts?
With the AFL heightened in its collective awareness of the long-term effects of head knocks, one could well be led to wonder whether NRL players are receiving the same medical advice, or simply ignoring the science. The Western Bulldogs chose Aiden O’Driscoll as pick No.55 in the 2023 AFL draft. The player had dreams of […]
‘Must win’: Canada’s victory exposed two key issues in Jo Yapp’s side – but also a roadmap to address them in vital USA clash
Tonight’s match against the USA will be the most important test match of the 2024 calendar year for the Wallaroos, no matter where they land. Getting the first test match out of the way is always important for any new era, but in the case of Jo Yapp’s side, it felt like more was at […]