Manly have snuck home against the Titans in a wild game on the Gold Coast, running out 34-30 winners on a night in which, for most of the contest, defending was entirely optional. It was only in the final quarter, when handling became optional, that the scoring slowed down, leaving both coaches exasperated. There was […]
Brumbies ‘systematically taken apart by the Blues’ in ‘non-contest’ as Larkham’s men cop huge reality check
Stephen Larkham’s Brumbies went across the ditch intent on making a statement against one of Super Rugby’s title contenders. By half-time the match was as good as over and by the end of it, it was an embarrassing display by the third-placed Brumbies, who were thumped by the Blues 46-7 at Eden Park on Saturday […]
Footy Fix: The Pies might have embarrassed Port… but they’re still not back to their best. Yet
A little over 12 months ago, Collingwood demolished Port Adelaide on a sunny Saturday afternoon at the MCG in the first of many, many signs in 2023 that they were destined for a premiership. For two quarters on Saturday against the same opponent, at the same venue, with even the same weather, the Magpies looked […]
Edwards limps out as Panthers survive Tigers scare – but did the Bunker miss a crucial professional foul?
Penrith have cruised to a 22-6 win over the Wests Tigers in Bathurst, though they did so at a cost with Dylan Edwards limping off late on. The fullback was typically imperious, topping 200m with ball in hand and kicking superbly, but was withdraw in the closing stages with what appeared to be a hamstring […]
Fernando Alonso’s future is secure, now it’s Lance Stroll’s time to deliver for Aston Martin
News that Fernando Alonso has committed his future to Aston Martin means that another piece of Formula One’s silly season jigsaw puzzle has been put into place, and it’s time that serious questions are asked of his team-mate, Lance Stroll. Stroll is in his eighth season after debuting with Williams in 2017, claiming a podium […]