NRL can reduce concussion headache by expanding the number of interchange players – with a retro twist

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With all the confusion over interchanges, HIAs, what counts as a substitution and what doesn’t, rugby league should consider following the path of another sport that it apparently shares some distant DNA.  Scrap the 18th man standby player who sits gloomily on the four-player interchange bench waiting for an unlikely run and expand the game-day […]

The AFL should lead the way in proposing better-value, cheaper stadiums – without having to rely so much on the taxpayer

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The cost of living crisis and general economic anxiety are creating an environment in which government spending is coming under increased scrutiny by the public, with sport coming in for particular attention. The cost of stadiums has come in for criticism and proposed venues in Brisbane and Tasmania have created a major political issue in […]

Australian Grand Prix talking points: Sainz solidifies reputation, controversial Alonso penalty the right call, Haas getting better

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Max Verstappen has been beaten for the first time in six months, and once again it was Carlos Sainz who was the man to knock him off his dominant perch. What does that mean for Sainz and his overall standing in Formula 1 right now? Well, you’re about to find out as we delve into […]

The curse of the reigning premiers: Why is it hard for teams to back up after winning an AFL flag?

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It seems the recent yearly trend is happening again. The reigning premiers, Collingwood are astonishingly 0-3 following their 15-point loss to St Kilda at the MCG. It’s another poor performance from Craig McRae’s side after they were humbled by both the Giants and the Swans in Opening Round and Round 1 respectively. The Magpies were […]

How to destroy a driver’s self-belief: Williams’ Melbourne car swap could affect Logan Sargeant’s overall confidence

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In the second practice session of the Australian Grand Prix, Williams driver Alex Albon crashed in between the barriers at turn seven of Albert Park. Albon caused irreparable damage to the car and was forced to retire from not only the session but also his vehicle was unable to continue for the remainder of the […]