Before Jamie Lyon and Steve Matai, there was Terry Hill and Craig Innes. They were the original Australian and New Zealand center pairing to guide Manly to premiership glory, whist also terrorizing the opposition along the way. Many fans remember the charismatic Hill, however the forgotten man in that dominant combination was his Kiwi running mate– Craig Innes. Continue reading
The rumour mill is back in full swing and this week we’ll discuss Todd Carney’s battle to be fit for round 1, a possible move up north for Chris Sandow and reveal which Cowboys young gun almost left the club.
News and rumours via the ‘Luker’ on Sportal.com.au.
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Over the last few years in the NRL there have been a few guarantees—Melbourne and Manly challenging for a top four position, Queensland winning the Origin, referees making blunders and Parramatta contending for the wooden spoon. For the avid fan, this has almost become something to expect. Continue reading
The 2014 NRL season is fast approaching! The Auckland Nine’s tournament has fans from all 16 clubs optimistic that they’ll witness some very exciting football, whilst also hoping that the competition will unearth this generation’s next superstar.
Steve Menzies will join Brad Fittler as the other 40 year old making a comeback at this weekend’s Auckland Nine’s tournament. Continue reading
It is no secret that the NRL is running on an outdated salary system. The Salary structure that was introduced by the newly formed NRL in 1998 has not been updated since, and the league has continued to struggle retaining its stars as a result. Continue reading
An image of Blake Ferguson praying alongside boxer and cousin, Anthony Mundine has hit the social media world. There were rumours that Blake had converted to Islam once Mundine came to his aid a few months ago, and the most recent image now confirms it. Continue reading
The full draw of the 2014 Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines schedule has been released today.
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Its not every day that a guy who goes by the alias: ‘Supergrass’, can be taken seriously. However, in a world that is filled with so many ‘in the knows’, names and reputation don’t seem to matter anymore. Continue reading
David Williams copped plenty of flack for his disappearing act in the 2013 decider, however, he seems to have taken it to another level with Wolfman going into exile following his poor performance in Grand Final.
Looks like the Roosters’ prayers have been answered with Sonny knocking back a three offer from NZRU today, and will most likely remain with the tri-colours for one more season.
It seemed as though Sonny was heading for the exit door when most of the NRL media began to bash him for his decision to backflip on his availiability for the World Cup.
However, those haters will have take back their words and go back to praising the Kiwi champion, as the recent premiership winner is planning to return for the 2014 season. Continue reading
Reports coming out of Melbourne is that their skipper and greatest ever player is favouring a move back to his hometown of Brisbane.
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As a Manly Sea Eagles fan, I obviously needed some time before I got back to work on writing an article reviewing the Grand Final. I still don’t think I would be able to write a piece that seems objective and/or doesn’t discuss how influential the officials were in the actual outcome.
Instead, I’ve chosen to rate the players from both sides, and discuss how each individual fared in the biggest game of the season. Continue reading
During one of the boring NRL offseason months, I received a phone call from my older brother, who like myself – is a Manly Sea Eagle tragic.
When I was younger, I used to constantly ask him about any new players coming through, and he would always fill in on some young up and comer, or a new signing to give me that ray of hope I was asking for. Continue reading
Recently, Phil Gould put together his top top 13 ‘team of the year’, for the SMH, and as most people do – I compared his selections to my picks. I respect Gus’ knowledge and opinions on the great game, and although I don’t often disagree with him, I was able to come up with a few different selections in a few positions. Continue reading
Within the whacky world of Wrestling, a wrestler falls into either two categories, a ‘babyface’- the good guy or a ‘heel’- the bad guy. And to kick off another tumultuous NRL season, amidst the fresh drug scandal engulfing six clubs, and another fallen hero in Ben Barba, it is fitting that we will be referring to a wrestling term to describe the new unofficial face of the NRL-Sonny Bill Williams.