Australian rugby is so reluctant to develop a kicking game – and that’s a big mistake

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Anyone who goes to watch a rugby game in Australia will be familiar with the loud and often aggressive voices from the stands urging players to stop kicking. This cultural phenomenon can be witnessed at club and school games, no matter the age group or level of representation.  It would appear that to kick a […]

The big step back Cheika needs to take if he ever wants to snare an NRL coaching gig

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If Michael Cheika is serious about becoming an NRL coach, he needs to pay his dues with a stint as an assistant or his unlikely ambition will never come to fruition.  Cheika has expressed his interest in the vacancy at South Sydney and just like last year when the Wests Tigers and Dragons gigs came […]

Even Bulldogs fans know your time is up, Luke Beveridge please do us a favour and move on as painlessly as possible

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As a staunch follower of the Dogs for many, many years, I have had to grow fairly used to disappointing years along the way. It was, therefore, a total surprise, no let me correct that, a shock, when the Dogs pulled off the ultimate feat in 2016. Though again never really likely in 2021, they […]

The crucial cogs of AFL’s Round 9: Which players need to be the difference makers?

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There are no longer any undefeated teams in the AFL, but North Melbourne still hasn’t won a game. The season is getting exciting with some tantalising matchups, starting with Carlton and Melbourne, which is the first game of Round 9. We’re taking a look at one player from each team that needs to make a […]

Unreal goalkeeping, promotion winning goals and an AFC Cup win: Australians around the globe team of the week

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Who stood out from the Australians both here and overseas in a busy week of the world game? Goalkeeper Paul Izzo: 1-1 draw for Melbourne Victory against Melbourne City (Victory won after penalties) – Full game played, four penalties saved, nine saves, 33/46 passing, one duel won, one dribble, one penalty scored. Simply an unbelievable […]