This story was first written and published for the Walkley Magazine. When I started Ladies Who League five years ago, with the intention of encouraging more women to get involved in conversations about rugby league, I never imagined how much a small blog would change my life. That small blog has expanded my heart, turned me into […]
Month: July 2018
Do we care about the health and wellbeing of our referees?
This article was first written for and published for The Roar. It was two Fridays ago that a decision was made during the Canberra Raiders-Cronulla Sharks game that stirred up refereeing controversy the likes of which rugby league has not seen since, well, a little earlier this year. But while we were all debating just […]
For that authentic footy feeling – get to Henson Park
This story was first written for and published by NRL.com. When I close my eyes and think about rugby league, I see a swirl of images in my head. Among more recent memories of women’s rugby league and some older memories of my team playing finals footy, I flash back to a small eight year-old […]
Women’s World Cups part of NSW’s strategic bidding plans
This article was first written and published for The Roar. This week the New South Wales government signalled its intention to be a heavy hitter in the sporting event space over the next ten years with a strategic decision announced on Monday to bid for ten world cups in the next ten years. When it […]
If refereeing is broken, how do we fix it?
This article was first written for and published for The Roar. Rugby league, we have a problem. On Friday night at Southern Cross Group Stadium there was a costly error made by the officials in the game between the Cronulla Sharks and the Canberra Raiders. The error has left many members of the rugby league […]
If refereeing is broken, how do we fix it?
This article was first written and published for the Roar. Rugby league, we have a problem. On Friday night at Southern Cross Group Stadium there was a costly error made by the officials in the game between the Cronulla Sharks and the Canberra Raiders. The error has left many members of the rugby league community […]
Lewis gets universal respect for champion career on and off field
This story was first written for NRL.com. It has been many years since a rugby league player has come along that has captured the hearts and minds of footy fans in the way that Luke Lewis has done so. There have been bigger stars over the span of his career even though his career resume […]
Awards in rugby league: There has to be a better way
This article was first written for and published for The Roar. I’ve never been a rugby league fan that is passionate about awards. I of course take notice of who is awarded the Dally M, the Clive Churchill and the Wally Lewis Medals, but how these awards are determined has never been a topic that […]
Freddie’s ‘wacky’ methods could be formula for long-term success for Blues
This article was first written and published for NRL.com. When inspirational NSW captain Boyd Cordner lifted the State of Origin shield on Wednesday night, I turned to my family and said: “Finally. It’s about time I got to see a team I support lift a shield.” Despite Queensland winning Game III at Suncorp Stadium by […]
A few coaching hints for the Queensland Maroons ahead of Origin 3
This article was first written for and published for The Roar. This Wednesday night’s State of Origin Game 3 is a dead rubber with the New South Wales Blues already sealing the series with a 22-12 win in Game 1 at the MCG and an 18-14 victory in Game 2 at ANZ Stadium. The Blues […]