It’s that time of year where NRL fans across the country begin to get really excited. The trials are fast approaching which is a reminder that the NRL kick off for 2014 is not so far away. With the World Cup and the Nines Tournament it’s really felt like the off-season has flown by this […]
Month: January 2014
Reflecting on Jon Mannah
On Saturday, I spent some time reflecting on the life of Jon Mannah. Jon passed away on 18 January 2013 from Hodgkin’s lymphoma. This weekend marked the first anniversary of his passing. Jon started his NRL career at the Cronulla Sharks where he played from 2009-2011. In 2011 he came back to the Parramatta Eels […]
Freddie Fitler and the Nines
Last week I read in fascination as the League world debated the return of Brad Fittler. For those of you who have been hiding under a rock for the last week, it has recently been announced that Brad Fittler is planning a comeback to play in the first ever Auckland Nines Tournament in February. Many […]
Footy is on its way back!
Here we are friends – 2014. This is one of my favourite times of the year. Summer in Sydney is magic to start off with. The weather is magic, the cricket is on and the whole of Sydney shines for the Sydney festival. It’s also when the new year ticks over that you start […]