http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/even-in-brisbane-petero-will-add-fuel-to-nrls-fire-20110816-1iwea.html
Our friends who pretend there is no threat from GWS are apparently going to compromise their draw so that the 4 NRL clubs in Western Sydney play each other twice at their...
Herald Sun reports (can't find the link) today that CH 10 is interested in broadcasting footy again from 2012 onwards. There is a possiblility of 2 games both on Saturday being bought off Ch 7.
I wonder if Ch 10 have looked the excellent ratings they've been getting for Sat night compared to...
http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-sport/world-cup-will-turbocharge-game-ffa-20101026-172jh.html
Not that it's a huge surprise, but forget the rhetoric from the FFA and soccer posters/bloggers about the so called economic benefits to Australia of hosting a world sporting event.
This...
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/afl-says-league-boss-geoff-carr-has-helped-their-cause-by-criticising-israel-folaus-move-to-aussie-rules/story-e6frexnr-1225941457139
"Since Folau signed with GWS in June, he and Carr have appeared together in almost 1500 news items across TV...
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/102901/default.aspx
9 a side, played on soccer pitches. Is this the way of the future for the game in coutries with limited space or no cricket ovals? Also less requirement for players.
Should the AFL trial a 9 aside at the new...
With the modern game tactic of flooding the defensive 50 after after a behind. Which is the better option to clear the ball?
Torpedo out of fullback into the centre square with a 50-50 contest?
Chip around the defensive 50 until the ball can find a way out?
Other?
Last Friday night ratings results show the NRL has far from claimed the night for themselves as some would have you beleive.
From the most recent round:
AFL 696K - Adel v Geel.
NRL 571K - GC v Bri.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/gws-ground-zero/story-e6frf9ix-1225889159755
Interesting developments.
I note in the hard copy version, a little box, "Day 2: NRL fights back." Who gives a shit? just News Ltd protecting its NRL investment.
----------- in the article:
" The latest...
I was bit surprised to read that Hunt will be lining up at fullback this week for the GC's game against Frankston.
For such a pivotal positon, literally the last line of defence this appears a recipe for disaster given Hunt will not be use to manning an opponent, especially a leading...
Incl Rod Laver Bridge and Arena , Olympic park, whole MCG precinct.
A gunman at loose.
http://www.vicpolicenews.com.au/more-news/4246-police-release-description-of-man-in-relation-to-olympic-park-closure.html
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/folau-keen-for-a-career-kickstart-20100620-ypgl.html
Wouldn't surprise if GWS post Hunt's debut said look Izzy this French thing will be a waste of time for your AFL footy preparation and could cost you extra dollars in the long term.
Promotional...
http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/blogs/blunt-instrument/soccer-in-australia-will-never-be-anything-more-than-a-lame-joke/20100614-ya1q.html
Some posters may want to avert their eyes. Better not read it. :eek:
How good was that St Kilda v Geelong Rnd 14 2009 game. :thumbsu:
I remember watching it live on TV in awe, it really stacks up as one of the best games ever played.
Great article and summary by Rohan Connolly in the AGE/SMH over the weekend.
http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/international-rules-ok-20100515-v51p.html
Also on last nights CH 9 News, the report on Melb/Bris game in China included a reference to the International Cup next year.
We all know the Daily Telepgraph is owned by the same company that 50% owns the NRL. They are going tinto overdrive to protect their product yet dont mind pushing their own expansions into other parts of Australia...
Any thoughts on just how good this kid could be in 2010 given he has beefed up and would have had the ability learn more about game play and structures.
It's noteworthy with the hysteria of the Daily Telegraph and their pre-occupation with Kevin Sheedy that they tend to miss the important strides for GWS.
Gubby Allen is a recruitment specialist, who assisted greatly with Collingwood's 1990 flag and Brisbane's 3 flags.
The AFL has moved...
I'm sure I read somewhere that one of the factors keeping Ablett at Geelong was his girlfriend's (Lauren ) attachment to Geelong.
With his father and brother on the GC, now splitting up with his gf make it more likely given less connections?
Seems to be dragging on, heard Liam Pickering...
Just wondering if Swans fans will travel west to Blacktown and fill it to its 10,000 capacity for the NAB Cup game?
I note the tickets are bizarrely available from the Rooty Hill RSL (where is Bert Newton when you need him)
The crowds of the A League prove the game is an inferior spectator product.
Most Australians have voted with their feet this is undeniable.
Too many soccer evangelists like Craig Foster would have you beleive its the most popular game in Australia. It is not.
The whole issue around...
This whole Jarryd Hayne thing makes no sense.
Where is the evidence that Hayne has been offered a 'reported' $7.5M by the AFL/GWS?? :cool:
He has never played Australian football it would be a huge gamble to spend that sort of money on someone with a totally different skill set.
I...
http://www.theage.com.au/news/sport/soccer/major-codes-on-the-move-if-australia-gets-world-cup/2009/10/22/1256147842603.html
Why does FIFA ‘lock out’ other sports during their tournament?
Venues not being available aside as obviously the MCG and other stadiums would be needed for actual...
http://www.smh.com.au/news/lhqnews/drunk-sa-slapped-his-girlfriend/2009/08/31/1251570648647.html
Another girlfriend abuse case for the NRL.
Must be hard for sponsors to hang in there at times.