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…
The Preview – Round 1, 2020: Eels vs Bulldogs
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2020 Venue: BankWest Stadium, Parramatta Kick Off: 8:05pm Referees: Grant Atkins, Peter Gough Head-to-head: Played 158 Eels 67 Bulldogs 84 Drawn 7 Odds: Eels $1.35 Bulldogs $3.25 Broadcast: Nine, Fox League, Kayo Last Four Encounters: Bulldogs…
Eels Pre-Season Training – March 5, 2020: The Wrap Up
Welcome to the final edition of my pre-season training reports. Though I’ll still do my best to get to Eels training, the specificity of their work prior to matches makes it inappropriate to provide detailed accounts of their preparation. To…
From The Stands – To Bega With Love (EISS Super Sapphire Trial)
This is a very special issue of “From The Stands”. Regular readers of Shelley’s posts are aware that she lives a couple of hours south of Sydney but gladly travels to Bankwest Stadium and other Sydney venues to watch her beloved…