The NRL has entered new territory with the necessary relocation of teams to Queensland, and it deserves all congratulations for what has been a monumental task. Unfortunately, it has once again demonstrated a lack of foresight relating to the rules…
Bumpers Up – July 6, 2021: Damned Angry Edition
“I’m as mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore!” After last weekend, I can’t help but channel the famous Howard Beale character to express my rage. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, your usually affable correspondent is on…
From The Stands – A Running Dummy Half Is Gold, Baby. Gold!
I really missed being in the stands watching the Eels take on the Panthers. Though they are our western Sydney rivals, the Panthers are a very good football team and I was looking forward to watching them live to see…
Bumpers Up – New Rules, Eels Tributes And Life After Footy
Whenever I hear or read about committees being created, I cringe. It’s not that I oppose change, it’s just that I am wary of committees making significant recommendations based on the opinions of a select few. And when you have…
The Spotlight – Time To Re-Define The Dominant Tackle
Is there a bigger blight on rugby league than the succession of wrestling inspired manoeuvres designed to slow up an opposition’s ruck speed? Winning the tackle and slowing the play the ball speed has become close to the biggest goal…
A Play The Ball Crackdown Is Coming – Let’s Find A Long Term Solution
Beware NRL supporters! The annual crackdown on play the ball infringements is about to cast its ugly shadow over the opening rounds of the NRL Premiership. Instead of marvelling at the skills, the collisions and the breathtaking moments that define…