Social distancing, isolation, job losses, financial difficulties, health concerns – in the big picture, a period without rugby league (or any sport) seems insignificant by comparison. However, we all know that the NRL is an important industry within Australia providing…
Most recently, Nathan Hindmarsh was voted by NRL fans as the greatest player to never win a Premiership. This got me thinking. With only four premierships in our 73 years, the Eels have a “rich history” of not being able…
There’s nothing like a bit of good news. And for NRL supporters, the better tidings seem to be coming via forecasts of a mid year resumption of the 2020 Premiership. Logistics around venues and social isolation have brought forward possibilities…
Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm. —Publilius Syrus Troubled waters. It’s strange that deferring to the metaphorical seems appropriate when describing the reality of confronting the financial and medical catastrophe of the Coronavirus. However, rugby league…
The news of Shane Richardson’s departure as General Manager of the Rabbitohs is one of the first of what could be many high profile casualties from the financial catastrophe currently facing the NRL. Though the questions have already been asked…
Friendly banter? So that’s what it’s called! As Shaun Johnson replied when asked during this week’s media calls, “I don’t know if it will increase more, but you might hear it a bit more.” Stadium lock outs are going to…
Today’s NRL press conference saw Peter V’landys and Todd Greenberg confirm that plans to play Round 2 of the NRL Premiership behind closed doors will proceed. However, the enormity of the crisis and the necessity to be fluid in responding…
“Dreams come true. Without that possibility, nature would not incite us to have them.” – John Updike The NRL advertisement and its portrayal of a young Cameron Smith, and a young girl, and their rugby league aspirations, caused a moment…