Either it's a reflection of journalistic standards at present or that is a copy paste of a Carlton press release, but there is zero critical analysis in that puff piece. Everything is stated as fact, rather than, "Carlton claims". All it needed was a sentence to say, he has passed a drug test
In order for the umpires to warrant a voice that's considered to be above that of a player, it needs to be backed by standards, accountability and a system of checks and balances to ensure impartiality and professionalism. In absence of that (or at least in any transparent sort of way), they...
His intangible benefit is his boundless enthusiasm and energy. Seems really big into his self-belief / positive thinking mindset, and from the stands what I noticed (beyond a great overhead mark) is how he's getting around teammates and really revving them up - more than all the empty high fives...
As told to me by the father of one of the local Legs players, the Tassie contingent of the team who came over for playing opportunities, are expected to go back following the close of the season and not many are expected to return next year because the Tassie VFL team are offering $25k sign-on...
Throughout his career, Darren has made significant contributions through his work both in Europe (at Liverpool and Arsenal, for example, working actively in injury prevention) and across the globe, including consulting with clubs in the NFL and NBA (his most recent collaboration being in...
Read their press release, we're nobodies to them, zero international profile. They're also desperate for good news; the last few years have been depressing for a team that, domestically at least, had no genuine competitors for ~twenty years.
Still, all is forgiven for the only black and white...
Have we all forgotten that Chris Scott was spotted house hunting the weekend they played Power here. He's a coach smart enough to play the long game - dream pickup
I have felt all season that Collingwood live on old glory earnt by predominantly veteran players, and are due to be overrun in a very big way.
I suspect we held serve last time on our game plan and that we'll not just win, we will smash them off the park - 40 points plus
Working on this hypothetical, thoughts on what the best 23 could look like by the end of next year? Assuming Tex retires and Laird begins transitioning out
Worrell - Murray - Michalanney
Milera - Keane - Cumming
Wanganeen-Milera - Dawson - Curtin
Keays - Thilthorpe - Neal-Bullen
Rankine -...