This article was first written for and published by NRL.com. It’s staggering how quickly the world has changed. Many things in life we take for granted have been cancelled. Health and safety come first but, as a fan, I’m thrilled the NRL is still on and, given how little live sport is on at the […]
Month: March 2020
Lay off Cameron Smith
This article was first written for and published by the Roar. At the beginning of the season, I promised myself that I wouldn’t fall for any rugby league clickbait. Is it too early to admit that I’ve failed, after reading an article about Cameron Smith promoted by Fox League?
When will players learn? Their behaviour impacts the bottom line
This article was first written for and published by the Roar. Is there anything more rugby league than two Canterbury Bulldogs players being stood down two nights before the rugby league season kicks off because of an off-field controversy? On Tuesday afternoon it was revealed that Corey Harawira-Naera and Jayden Okunbor would both be stood […]
Why I’m not sold on the Cowboys in 2020
This article was first written for and published by the Roar. ast month I predicted my top eight for the season ahead – a bold move before the season has even started, which no doubt will come back to bite me. There seems to be consensus among about a couple of teams making the top eight, including the […]
New NRL ad is ‘simply the best’
This post was first written for and published by the Roar. his week, the NRL launched its new ad to kick-off the 2020 season and, as always, nothing in rugby league is without controversy. For years, rugby league fans have been begging the NRL to bring back the most iconic rugby league theme song of […]
A win’s a win but jury still out on Eels
This article was first written for and published by NRL.com. Thank goodness rugby league is back. Some of you may be surprised at my delight given that my team, the Parramatta Eels, were lucky to get away with an 8-2 win over the Bulldogs on Thursday night. It was a game characterised by gritty defence, […]
The next NRL great who should take on Survivor
This article was first written for and published by NRL.com. Rugby league has been compared to many things over the years. We can now add hit TV show Survivor to that list thanks to Mat Rogers. With his crack at the $500,000 first prize over, Rogers reckons Wendell Sailor should be the next big-name former […]
The Roar’s NRL top 50 players: 50-41
This post was first written for and published by the Roar. he NRL season is almost upon us, which means it’s time for The Roar’s annual countdown of the 50 best players in the competition.