It’s a numbers game
Embed from Getty Images One game in the NRL is an achievement for anyone. 400 for a man who is often referred to as an accountant is unthinkable. News broke this week that the Melbourne Storm’s Cameron Smith is set to be the first player to reach that unthinkable number. Smith is eyeing a contact extension […]
Read Full StoryWhat’s Wrong Warriors?
View image | gettyimages.com There has been a lot of chat these last couple of weeks on the cold side of the Tasman about the New Zealand Warriors and their recent form, or lack there of. It has now been three and a half games since their miracle playmaker Shaun Johnson went down with a […]
Read Full StoryHow is Your Team Travelling?
View image | gettyimages.com Broken bones, biting, elbowing, concussions and Josh Reynolds have left a trail of blood and disappointment coming out the back end of round 20. The Broncos held firm at the top, only one win ahead of their northern neighbours, the Cowboys while the race for the almighty wooden spoon is really […]
Read Full StoryRound 19 – Suds Saturday Previews
Overview Suds Saturday in round 19 seems more like a ‘filler’ day than anything else. Three games where the results are inevitable and not likely to trouble to crowd attendance record people. Canberra take on the boys from the Shire in Canberra, while the Knights host the Titans and the Dragons take on the Bunnies […]
Read Full StoryRound 19 – Stiff-Arm Sunday Previews
Overview We have the pleasure of being able to watch three of the top four teams in the competition this Sunday, and unfortunately the team running last too. Game one sees third place take on fourth place, the Roosters and Warriors. Two teams in red-hot form that could cause the earth to open up and […]
Read Full StoryRound 19 – Frothy Friday Previews
Overview We’re back to reality this weekend. Origin is done and dusted, normality can resume in the NRL. The Eels take on the Bulldogs in game one of Frothy Friday that is sure to see at least 100 people thrown out of ANZ Stadium while in game two, the Storm take on Penrith in Melbourne celebrating […]
Read Full StoryRound 18 – Suds Saturday Previews
Overview When the Bulldogs take on the Broncos this Saturday evening, expect to see nine out of the ten Origin stars to back up, a funny stat really considering Queensland have just won nine out of the last ten series. The Dogs welcome back the Morris twins, David Klemmer and Trent Hopkinson from a depleted NSW team, […]
Read Full StoryRound 18 – Frothy Friday Previews
Overview When the Raiders take on the Knights and the Panthers take on the Roosters this Friday night, we will be on the downhill part of the season, heading for home. These four teams however can not afford to button off at all. Well maybe the Knights can, because they are a far cry from […]
Read Full StoryRound 17 – Suds Saturday Preview
Overview It’s not often you will see two top four teams head into a game on the back of a loss. The Dragons going down to the schizophrenic like Eels and the Cowboys being mauled by the Sharks in a late flurry. Origin effects both teams this week, so the question will be who is […]
Read Full StoryWho Will Win Origin III?
View image | gettyimages.com Before we can answer the question of who will win Origin three, we must look to the Rugby League gods, or rather anyone that knows anything about sport and ask the other four W’s and an H. What, When How and Why. What is going to happen on Wednesday […]
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