“Something is going to happen. Mark my words, something is going to happen.” It was the closing stages of a tight State of Origin match when Phil Gould uttered this phrase, doubtlessly smiling to himself at the level of insight he had provided. It’s easy to pile on ‘Gus’, largely because it’s his job to […]
Last season I examined Matt Dufty’s game in detail and my assessment has turned out to be pretty spot on. The question was whether the Dragons could win a grand final with Dufty at the back. And the answer is that Anthony Griffin obviously thinks not. There’s never been any doubt about Dufty’s attacking abilities. […]
Let me get this out of the way at the outset: I 110 per cent back the NRL’s crackdown on head-high tackles. As a fan of both rugby league and union, I watched the latter gradually make movement in this area some time ago. I still remember a frail, Australian-born former All Black Steve Devine […]
I am a firm believer in the idea that there is a place in sport for everyone. No matter who you are, what your background or what your skill level, there is always a role for you if you want to contribute. The roles look different. You may be best suited to sit on a […]
“Something is going to happen. Mark my words, something is going to happen.” It was the closing stages of a tight State of Origin match when Phil Gould uttered this phrase, doubtlessly smiling to himself at the level of insight he had provided. It’s easy to pile on ‘Gus’, largely because it’s his job to […]