Game’s gone soft, huh? League’s tough enough without dangerous incidents getting feather touch from judiciary

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The game of rugby league, particularly at the professional level, is tough enough without players being subjected to unnecessary risk of injury.  There have been a string of incidents to start the NRL season which in most other sports would result in lengthy bans.  And there’s little to no point in NRL head of football […]

More ‘Scary Schmidt’ than ‘Sleepy Joe’: Ireland tales that show the new Wallabies coach could be a polarising figure

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Joe Schmidt’s appointment as Wallaby coach has been widely acclaimed. Here is a coach who is world class offering to take on the poisoned Wallaby chalice. Lucky, right? The consensus seems to be ‘right man, right place, right time’. But having spent a considerable time in the Northern Hemisphere, following European Rugby, I can safely […]

Don’t count ’em out just yet: Geelong silence doubters with a strong start to the season

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In the unpredictable world of Australian Rules Football, the Geelong Cats have swiftly dispelled any doubts cast upon them with a commanding start to their 2024 campaign. Emerging victorious in their opening two fixtures, the Cats have not only showcased their prowess on the field but have also sent a resounding message to their critics […]

Supercars Melbourne SuperSprint talking points: Clinical Red Bulls, Fords implode and short races praised

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Almost a month had passed since the season-opening Bathurst 500 for the 2024 Supercars championship, as the appetite for racing became ravishing ahead of the Australian Grand Prix support round in Melbourne. With shortened sprint races due to being relegated out of the pit lane and question marks around Supercars’ future as a Formula One […]

‘Like you’re in Monza’: Ferraris take over Lygon Street as Melbourne Tifosi celebrates 20-year first after 1-2 finish

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As Carlos Sainz crossed the finish line on Sunday to win the Australian Grand Prix from teammate Charles Leclerc, the sea of red at Albert Park erupted in jubilation after a 20-year-long wait was finally ended. For the first time since 2004, Ferrari finished 1-2 in Australia, and the celebrations were quick to begin right […]