Queue the cliche – “The drums have been beating…” Todd Greenberg’s resignation from his NRL CEO position late this afternoon has come as little surprise to anybody remotely familiar with rugby league. Once again, when there’s “noise” around a big…
The Spotlight – Social Distancing Shouldn’t Stop NRL Applying The Kiss
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…
The Spotlight – Steering The Eels Ship
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 Spotlight – Richardson’s Call For Strong Leadership
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…
From The Stands – A Challenge For All
These are extraordinary times. The magnitude of the challenges that face so many of us cannot be underestimated or ignored. However, in a world full of negativity, despair and a sense of hopelessness I refuse to become a victim. My…
The Preview – Round 2, 2020: Eels vs Titans
Game Info Date: Sunday, March 22, 2020 Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast Kick Off: 6:15pm AEDT, 5:15 local Referees: Henry Perenara, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski Head-to-head: Played 19, Eels 8 Titans 11 Odds: Eels $1.38 Titans $3.00 Broadcast: Fox League, Kayo…
The Spotlight – Could Empty NRL Stadiums Colour Our Lounge Room Worlds?
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…
From The Stands – Challenging Times For Our Board
Our trip last Thursday night to Bankwest was wonderful. The first game in the new season is always fun, but I feared at the time it may be one of the few games this year I could watch live. On…
Instant Reaction – COVID-19 NRL Response
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…
The Spotlight – Rugby League Dreaming
“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…