Full marks to the Telegraph for its brilliant front page segue on Wednesday and Thursday, redefining ‘origin’, changing sports and modestly exhibiting a Benedict Arnold perception of loyalty. (They’re simply […]
Read MoreThis field of dreams can be a big hit
Three cheers to Anthony Field for relaunching his career in the entertainment industry by seeking to own a team in the best game on the planet. (It’s the buy of […]
Read MoreBloody awful look as injured Munster plays on
Having watched the Eels vs Storm game live at CommBank Stadium last Friday with a large swathe of locals – whose taste in sport was sufficiently parochial to be selectively […]
Read MoreTelevise NRL hearings
Rabid consumers of all things NRL are well served by the media services which allow their football passion to grow. (Televised trial games a huge win for fans, 9/10). The […]
Read MoreOutrage should not be silenced
Under no circumstances should Trent Robinson be fined for his commentary about Latrell Mitchell’s tackle on Roosters player Joey Manu. (Latrell Mitchell accepts 6 game suspension, online 29/8). To do […]
Read MoreProtecting a national asset
NRL officials were 100 percent correct to initially omit the national anthem from State of Origin games (Origin of a back flip, 30/10). They were right, but for the wrong […]
Read MoreMike’s big bet
Clever billionaires never make the same mistake twice, so one should expect a lucky bookie will not make another million dollars on impulsive gambling on this election. Of course, if […]
Read MoreNRL star’s important message
The steely gaze and crusaders’ passion of Manly’s Josh Aloiai unexpectedly erupts off the front page of The Daily Telegraph with a critical message for Sydney’s youth. (Stop killing our […]
Read MoreWith God on their side
The NRL has invoked “force majeure” to contractually protect itself, claiming that the COVID-19 pandemic is an act of God. (NRL claims Act of God wrecked the season, 11/4). It […]
Read MoreCity shows its colours
As the streets of Parramatta erupt with the excitement of the NRL Grand Final, one can see the enormous psychological value to a community needing good things to look forward […]
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