Opinion
NRL off-field behaviour
In one media conference, Phil Gould showed South Sydney how to handle a white-substance crisis
The Bulldogs general manager muddied the waters with a social media post about Josh Addo-Carr’s alleged drug positive. On Tuesday, he took the sting out of the story before it became a dumpster fire.
- by Andrew Webster
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Opinion
NRL 2024
Why the NRL and AFL should reconsider their grand final strategies
There’s nothing wrong with tradition, but if the NRL and AFL want to be national competitions they need to share their Big Dance with other cities.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
NRL 2024
Belmore is alive with Bulldogs fans again. Why are the police fining them?
You know the Bulldogs are officially back when Burwood Road is jammed with delirious supporters. But the fan activity has attracted a heavy police presence.
- by Andrew Webster
Manly great Anthony Watmough savages club over plan to offload juniors, women’s programs
The Sea Eagles are also in discussions with Blacktown Workers about taking on their inaugural NRLW team.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
NRL 2024
What really happened between Wayne Bennett and the Newcastle Knights
As the master coach brings his Dolphins to Newcastle for a last-eight shoot-out against his former club, there remains lingering resentment in the Hunter over his three years at the helm.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
NRL 2024
Four games, eight ACLs. What have the Roosters done to upset rugby league gods?
Unbelievably, this was the fourth time since 2020 that two Roosters players have suffered torn ACLs in the same match.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
AFL 2024
‘I’m not well’: Kevin Sheedy is sick but still passionate about the Giants, Swans … and Folau
Folau declared last week that he only signed with the GWS Giants for the money – but the legendary coach holds no grudges.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
NRL off-field behaviour
Footballer or Indigenous activist? Latrell Mitchell can be both – with the right attitude
As the South Sydney fullback fronts the club’s board over the “white-substance” scandal, it’s clear he needs to take responsibility for his own career.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
NRL 2024
Albo’s early exit, Bennett snub couldn’t take shine from Ron Coote’s night
The naming of Ron Coote as the 14th Immortal was done in the middle of the show because the Prime Minister had to leave early.
- by Andrew Webster
The good, bad and stinky of the Paris Games
That was real, Paris. And different. How should we remember these Games now that they’re done and won?
- by Andrew Webster
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Paris 2024
LeBron v Wembanyama: Collision of shooting stars lights up Paris night
The NBA’s present and future clashed at Bercy Arena on Saturday night when two giants – literally and figuratively – went at each other in a battle for gold.
- by Andrew Webster