Archive for August, 2012
The Fantasy King: Round 25
More of the same. That is what we are destined to be dished up following the announcement of the new TV rights deal. And while I’m sure Nick will discuss at greater length the gutlessness of the ARLC in ignoring this opportunity to forge ahead with a new and better way of presenting this great […]
Try Line Picks: Round 25
Panthers – Line: 5.00 Bet Units: We have stated all 2012 the Panthers are willing, well coached and committed – they just lack the talent to compete with the top sides. The Panthers spine of Gordon, Coote, Walsh and Kingston has looked quite good in recent weeks – Coote in particular might have found a home at pivot, his left […]
A Deal with the Devil
Make no mistake: the NRL does not run rugby league. Nor does the ARLC. It is David Gyngell who runs rugby league. The NRL doesn't need a CEO. It already has a dictator, whose demeanour and belligerence at Tuesday's press conference made it quite clear who was playing the role of Milton Berle. One minute […]
From The Couch: Round 24
Bill Harrigan Must Go: Bill Harrigan's position as referees boss is untenable. So too is Stuart Raper's. They both must go. The abomination that is the obstruction rule rests almost solely on Bill Harrigan and his predecessor Robert Finch. They have promoted the confusion that is so great that even the most ardent rugby league […]
Monday Milestone: Channel Surfing
“It’s not about the distance. Lots of people can swim the equivalent in a pool. It comes down to the cold” – Alison Streeter, most prolific English Channel swimmer in history This Week in History: 1875, August 25 Captain Matthew Webb wades ashore in France and in doing so becomes the first person to ever swim […]
The 14th Annual Tom Brock Lecture
The 14th Annual Tom Brock Lecture is just around the corner with this year's speaker being former North Sydney president and current Fox Sports executive David Hill the guest speaker. It is free and is a must for rugby league fans living in Sydney. The night is September 6 with details found here. Image:
EPL and other acronyms
Forget the Olympic Games – they’re yesterday’s news. Here, written in situ on the lush and slightly damp turf of England’s Home Counties, is the inaugural MTN EPL preview. And if that’s not enough acronyms for your dollar, here’s another. MMM. It stands for Manchester, Manchester, Manchester. Because if the Premiership doesn’t end up won […]
August 18 Racing Selections
Tips for August 18 cover the meetings at Caulfield and Rosehill. Time constraints have meant that this week only the tips will be provided, without the usual accompanying spiel. Final report card for 2011 and revised rules for 2012 tips Results for August 11 selections Tips which were either scratched, outside the prescribed track conditions […]
Try Line Picks: Round 24
Storm – Line: 5.00 Bet Units: On recent form the Broncos have been awful, and only played well for 30 minutes last week against the Dogs who were dreadful in the first quarter of the game. The rating mismatch is the spine, the Broncos are battling – Wallace is in career worst form, Hunt a natural […]
The Fantasy King: Round 24
By Mick Adams Hope everybody survived the first week of the finals. That’s more than I can say for myself, having been heartbreakingly knocked out. It’s the first time I’ve found myself in a one-and-done scenario, and it’s not an experience I want to repeat. All throughout the season I’ve ignored my own advice regarding […]
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