Every now and then, an athlete comes along that transcends their sport. They become a household name, ‘appointment viewing’, and generate the type of curiosity that brings in millions of casual fans, who may otherwise have no interest in that particular sport. These types of athletes don’t come into our lives very frequently, and sometimes […]
The Wrap: Code Orange as looming Rebels decision places rugby pathways at risk
One of the arguments regularly raised against the retention of a professional rugby presence in Victoria is that Melbourne is not a rugby city. Why should Rugby Australia throw good money after bad when nobody cares about the game south of the Murray? Last week, Academy Movement founder and director, Jimmy Orange, then Rebels CEO […]
Super Rugby Pacific 2024: The best new signing for each Australian side
Plenty of newcomers will join the familiar faces in Australia’s five Super Rugby franchise sides in 2024. The year is shaping up to be a crucial one for both Australian Rugby and Super Rugby Pacific. Australia enters the year desperate to turn form around after the disaster that was 2023, and with questions around the […]
RTS a cautionary tale for code hoppers, heavyweight stars slim down, Reece for Dally M: NRL Week 1 Trials Talking Points
Trials are the necessary evil of professional sport and pre-season form should come with an insurance disclaimer. The way players and teams over the past week is not a guarantee of future dividends. But for the 16 sides who slogged it out in the summer sun while premiers Penrith gear up for the cooler reception […]
The Roar’s AFL top 50 players, 50-41: Roos sharpshooter rewarded, champion veterans prove age is just a number
The 2024 AFL season is here! Not officially – no, the first bounce of the season proper isn’t for another few weeks, but The Roar’s annual countdown of the league’s top 50 players has arrived. If you’re new here, it’s all very simple. Five Roar AFL experts – myself, Tim Miller, Dem Panopoulos, Cameron Rose […]