tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61317322011-06-08T16:42:31.014+10:00Sprays on sportGeorg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.comBlogger1291100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1106550016786653102005-01-24T17:15:00.000+11:002005-01-24T18:00:16.786+11:00

Over the weekend I had the pleasure of witnessing the inaugural Orara Valley Rugby League sevens tournament. I must admit I was pleasantly surprised by: 1. the skills on display and 2. the lack of typically unintelligent and uninteresting remarks made by a league crowd. And Who said league wasn’t an international game. League superpowers Fiji, Malta, Lebanon and the United States were

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I love you Serena Williams.

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1104206965704916622004-12-28T15:06:00.000+11:002004-12-28T15:10:05.610+11:00

Did I just hear correctly on the ABC radio coverage of the Melbourne Test that Shoaib has left the field to take a shower? Can you imagine Lillie or Thommo or even Warney, that great hunk of spunk, leaving the field to attend to their ablutions? Hell no. These blokes probably waited til the fifth day to take a shower. They probably took a slash on the field during drinks. Well, the first two

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1102244662584447902004-12-05T21:46:00.000+11:002004-12-05T22:07:51.703+11:00

Having recently moved to Newtown I have noticed the support the Newtown Jets seem to have around the joint. I was in a wonderfully old-fashioned pub tonight that displays photos of Jets greats and I noticed a sign that read "XX days til the next Jets game" (Sorry, can't remember the exact number, could be 96. The sign also mentioned Henson Park - for old-time Leaguies this will ring some bells).

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1102243357499347092004-12-05T21:38:00.000+11:002004-12-05T21:42:37.500+11:00

Am I in a parallel universe? Brett Lee is wearing a red ribbon this evening, presumably as it was World Aids Day recently. I have just settled down to watch a bit of cricket and as Brett Lee was celebrating his successful yorking of Chris Cairns I saw the red fluttering prominently on his chest.

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1100921524372326682004-11-20T14:29:00.000+11:002004-11-20T14:32:04.373+11:00

This blog doesn't usually post anything even vaguely related to sport but the latest post is about the glorification of David Hookes after his death and asks some hard questions. Well worth a read but the recommendation comes with an extreme language warning.

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1100768627452583512004-11-18T19:59:00.000+11:002004-11-18T20:03:47.453+11:00

On the day Chris Sheil at Backpages decides to call it a day, Scott Wickstein at Ubersportingpundit is also throwing in the towel. Scott also wrote at Troppo (I think). He and I may not have been politically aligned but I would be the first to admit that Scott made an undeniably valuable contribution to the blogosphere. I hope he regains his enthusiasm in the new year.

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1100736938572834472004-11-18T11:00:00.000+11:002004-11-18T19:54:05.796+11:00

Why is the ICB playing at letting this farce go on and on and on? First you have to keep your arm straight, then you can bend it "a bit", than 10 degrees, now 15 degrees. What next? You can bend your arm the length of pi divided by the length of the moons shadow on mercury in the second week of the eighth month every other year. How the hell is an umpire supposed to call Muralitharan for

edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13344570301307689793noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1100735929271727222004-11-18T10:39:00.000+11:002004-11-18T19:52:21.583+11:00

MMM I can smell it now. Just ten minutes before the toss of the first Test of the summer and already I can smell the sweet smell of success, mixed in with the hideous odour of a winging Kiwi nation having another thing to sook about. The only thing that will save the poor old Black Caps is rain, rain and more rain. And I do mean old. Is it just me or do the Kiwis seem to have the same line up

edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13344570301307689793noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1100515009409117322004-11-15T21:22:00.000+11:002004-11-18T19:55:02.326+11:00

In the Fitz Files this weekend just gone was the following, absolutely wonderful, quote: "It was boring, none of us liked it. There was nothing to do. There were hardly any pubs, no TABs. I'd rather be in Penrith ..." Luke Rooney, the Kangaroos winger on 2UE, after spending four miserable days in Prague with some of his teammates. Now, I don't know about you but I believe I may be disappointed if

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1100159422244938892004-11-11T18:47:00.000+11:002004-11-11T18:50:22.243+11:00

So, the Sydney Rooters have been given two byes next season, both of which fall conveniently in the weeks before the two State of Origin matches. That's a bit presumptuous on the part of the ARL, I mean, NRL, isn't it? Why don't they just name the Origin teams now? Of course, they will say that it was pure coincidence that the byes are at rather conveninent times. Arse.

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1100137928301785312004-11-11T13:46:00.000+11:002004-11-11T12:58:25.803+11:00

Ok, I have spent plenty of time bagging Australian soccer so it's perhaps time I did it a favour for once (never mind the 20-odd years I actually played and paid fees etc etc). I have been alerted to the existence of an A-League blog by Stephen via a comment. I am very happpy to give it a plug as I think it is a good sign if someone is willing to set up a blog about the fledgling comp. Perhaps a

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1099788935481984782004-11-07T11:54:00.000+11:002004-11-07T20:47:37.036+11:00

Mr Football has succumbed to cancer. A moment's silence please.

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Well this can't be. The Kangaroos have been OS for nearly three weeks now and not one mention of drunken debauchery, fisticuffs of theft. What has this game become? While I'm on the matter of the touring party- two words- Brett Kimorley!!! How does he make it into any rep teams let alone the Australian team. He must have shares in MBF of HCF with the amount of hospital balls he throws. He chucks

edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13344570301307689793noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1099300252222596012004-11-01T19:53:00.000+11:002004-11-01T20:12:34.413+11:00

The new, improved, revamped, de-ethnicised Australian soccer leage was announced today. And why oh why am I feeling the need to pick the eyes out of it already? Maybe I was just born cynical but I can't say I'm feeling really optimistic about the latest reincarnation of the league. The teams are: The eight participant clubs will be Adelaide United, Auckland Kingz, Queensland Lions, Central Coast

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1097454093468709852004-10-11T10:13:00.000+10:002004-10-11T10:26:27.776+10:00

To a particular rotund blogballer "You would of caught it if it was doughnut fatboy!" Reply from rotund blogballer "Ahh... f**ken s**t I've got nothing" (mumbled under the breath)

edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13344570301307689793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1097453519427705432004-10-11T09:52:00.000+10:002004-10-11T10:11:59.426+10:00

As far as dickheads go on a sporting field I thought Warney had this one stitched up (though he has redeemed himself a little, he hasn't been on the wrong end of a drug allegation or sex scandal in at least 4 days now). But after last weekends NRL grand final I just confirmed in my mind the Justin Hodges is definitely a bigger tool. He is the king of niggle. But not clever, target you because

edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13344570301307689793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1095759314425349592004-09-21T19:27:00.000+10:002004-09-21T19:35:14.426+10:00

One of the most entertaining figures in English football, Brian Clough, has died. Clough was notoriously outspoken, so to mark his passing, some his memorable utterances: "If I had an argument with a player we would sit down for twenty minutes, talk about it and then decide I was right." "If God wanted us to play football in the air, then he would have built a pitch in the clouds." "Manchester

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Is anyone else totally Thorpedoed out? Yes, the boy can swim, yes, he scrubs up pretty well, yes, he is so very nice to boot, but "functional energy waters"? What the fuck is that about? I have functional waters too but I don't generally bottle them and try to sell them to the public. The pearls were one thing but now the water, the food, and the promise of more:"Different personalities have

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1095204759437423502004-09-15T09:30:00.000+10:002004-09-17T08:33:32.440+10:00

What a disappointment! The Australia Olympic womens 8 rowing team has been given counselling ahead of the parade for athletes in Sydney today. Hands up who would have been mildly amused at the sight of a couple of chicks throwing punches as their car headed down George St? Seriously though, I find the level of counselling and general molly-coddling these women are receiving a tad hard to believe.

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It's been a loooong time since I've posted on ye old Blogballer but I have been busy blogging elsewhere. So, a few comments on the weekend gone. The Swans lost but that was predictable in a way, even though I would have loved to have seen them do St Kilda for a third time. Will Sydney ever reach the heady heights of 1996 when Plugger reigned and we really thought we could do it? (Damn you Wayne

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And how! He even had time to slow down in the middle of the race, to have a bit of a rest, before relaunching himself to a five-second win ahead of Tamada on the RCV. Best part of the race for me was seeing Biaggi screw-up royal, going in to a corner way too hot and clipping the back of Loris Capirossi before leaving the course permanently - on the first lap! I also really enjoyed seeing

comicstripheronoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1093994731112652452004-09-01T09:24:00.000+10:002004-09-02T09:37:20.270+10:00

You be the judge.

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The ABS has done some number crunching and it seems that we can have even more reason to be smug: on population Australia is way ahead of the rest in the Athens medal count. Good to see our tax dollars are being spent reinforcing our inflated view of ourselves in world sport. No, seriously, I mean it!

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1093146449946521142004-08-22T13:20:00.000+10:002004-08-22T13:47:29.946+10:00

I think you know what I'm about to say because I witnessed this "sport" for the first time on Saturday evening as I'm sure all of you did. TRAMPOLINING? (please, Lord, give me the strength not to break something.) What were they thinking when they came up with this? We need a sport that is for the ordinary 6 year old. Something that we can pretend took a long time to practice, but any 7 year

edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13344570301307689793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1093043933699018902004-08-21T09:07:00.000+10:002004-08-21T09:18:53.700+10:00

Clint Newton's cheap shot in the 6th minute of last night's game against the Dragons is the worst piece of gratuitous violence we have seen in a long time. “But what about Danny” I hear you scream. This, in my book, is worse than the Danny Williams/Mark O’Neal case that we witnessed just 1 month ago (and I’m a Tigers' fan). What Newton did last night was deplorable, nauseating and unnecessary. I

edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13344570301307689793noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1092971869614095922004-08-20T12:52:00.000+10:002004-08-20T13:17:49.613+10:00

(I have some study to do but can't be stuffed so here I go again) Why the bloody hell are the following sports in the Olympics? Sycronised swimming - it comes in many forms, the 8's, quads, doubles and believe it or not singles. What are you syncronised with??? You don't here about this sport at anytime other than the Olympics when 40 or so chicks, that can't make the swimming team, with a bit

edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13344570301307689793noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1092969803184503352004-08-20T12:02:00.000+10:002004-08-20T12:46:54.306+10:00

Last night the mighty Australian mens basketball team, The Boomers, took on "The Dream Team" of America. Now as you may well know I don't get particularly agitated over sports, (ahem) but what the hell happened!! We were leading by 10 points at the first break kept the lead for two more quarters and scored a massive 7 points in the final quarter to lose by ten points. Way to go guys!! (I'm making

edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13344570301307689793noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1092638886968631882004-08-16T16:46:00.000+10:002004-08-16T16:48:06.966+10:00

Hi, I’d just like to comment on the excruciating crappiness of the commentary accompanying Channel Seven’s coverage of the Olympic opening ceremony. I reserve particular disgust for the commentary of the parade of athletes. An example: Stadium announcer: Nepal! Channel Seven Commentator: Nepal (long silence) known for its mountains. If I’d been sitting down, I’m sure I would have fallen of

comicstripheronoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1092182331525751652004-08-11T09:58:00.000+10:002004-08-11T09:58:51.526+10:00

Thanks to comicstrip hero for pointing this out but it looks as if SBS may not get the rights to the small amount of the English Premier League they have for shown in the past. I am absolutely speechless at this development.

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1091613347872410292004-08-04T19:51:00.000+10:002004-08-04T19:55:47.873+10:00

I am considering handing in my membership of the Peter FitzSimons fanclub - he used that bloody phrase "for mine" in his column on Saturday. I can't believe it's seeped into the esteemed halls of the Fitz Files. My confidence in decent sports writing has been severely shaken. (And if you're wondering why I am kicking up a stink about this read this).

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1091066075393653842004-07-29T11:40:00.000+10:002004-07-29T13:35:06.696+10:00

On Sunday morning our time Iron Mike Tyson takes on none other than Danny Williams. No this is not some new cruel and unusual punishment the NRL tribunal has devised for spineless turds that parade on football fields thinking they are "hard men". It just happens to be a coincidence that Tyson's comeback fight is against another Danny Williams. But how I would love to see Iron Mike bite the ear of

edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13344570301307689793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1091010355172322062004-07-28T20:15:00.000+10:002004-07-28T21:08:04.933+10:00

What's this? Is it Qantas "sharing the spirit"? Last Friday seen leaving through gate 1 at Coffs Harbour Airport, boarding a Virgin Blue plane were 8 high profile Wallabies. Or should I say Qantas Wallabies??? Obviously flying back to Sydney to play for thier club sides, they were less than enthusiastic about the flight home? Don't understand why! Surely Qantas and the ARU didn't make them pay

edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13344570301307689793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1090750241922485922004-07-25T19:51:00.000+10:002004-07-25T20:13:56.756+10:00

So, Reg Reagan is to blame for Danny William's brain explosion (hang on, you have to have a brain for it to explode...erm...) last weekend. This would have to be one of the most stunning things I have heard in some time. Reg Reagan isn't exactly an inspired piece of characterisation. He's the Warwick Todd of League, with far less wit. He's meant to be offensive, he's meant to prove to all the

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1090387186911207762004-07-21T15:11:00.000+10:002004-07-21T15:19:46.910+10:00

Here’s something for you to consider.   Cast your mind back a few weeks and you may recall the significant public protest regarding the fact that TV coverage of Euro 2004 was only available on pay TV.   The Government's response was to play a straight bat, and do nothing. We were graciously informed that the Government has only just made up a new anti-siphoning list ( a schme which protects

comicstripheronoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1090319056030134512004-07-20T20:14:00.000+10:002004-07-21T08:47:28.086+10:00

I have put up with this for some time but I have decided that enough is enough and I have to say this publicly: I demand that sports commentators come up with a new phrase to replace the bloody awful "for mine." You've all heard it: "For mine, player X was definitely the best on the park today", "that was a forward pass for mine", "for mine, that's a try!" I vaguely remember it first surfacing

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1090304625542931372004-07-20T16:20:00.000+10:002004-07-20T16:23:45.543+10:00

No doubt we’ve all seen the footage of Danny Williams clocking Mark O’Neill in the back of the head during Melbourne’s visit to Leichhardt over the weekend. We’ve no doubt all got an opinion on what the penalty should be in terms of the NRL Judiciary. You can read about the incident here.    But where should the boundary lie between actions which can be reasonably expected as part of a full-on

comicstripheronoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1089938161382387252004-07-16T10:29:00.000+10:002004-07-16T12:38:09.996+10:00

I have to admit to experiencing somewhat of a lull in my interest in sport lately. Can’t get interested in cricket at this time of year, and my disdain for golf grows stronger everyday. Euro 2004 set the standard for engaging events so far this year. It topped the list of most mentioned events across newspapers for two weeks in a row, and for good reason. Sort of a relief to see the top

comicstripheronoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1089710046399716132004-07-13T19:12:00.000+10:002004-07-13T19:14:06.400+10:00

Shane Warne has equalled Murali's world record.

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I have to admit, straight up, that I enjoyed last night's Origin game. This was no doubt only because I saw the Queensland bastards get their arses whipped. Ahem, sorry, lost myself for a moment there. I have to agree with comicstriphero though, last night's game was a rather hollow fairytale for Freddy. Coming out of retirement not once, but twice to finally get third-time-lucky and get the win

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1089267358468724282004-07-08T16:06:00.000+10:002004-07-08T16:15:58.466+10:00

See this outburst from Gus Gould to see what smoking too much crack does to your brain. This guy is totally gone. Thank god we won't be trusting our Origin team to him ever again. While I'm on the topic of Origin, how sick am I of this Brad Fittler 'fairy tale ending' crap? It would have been a fairy tale ending if he had announced his retirement, then gone on and won his farewell series.

comicstripheronoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1089068259481830462004-07-06T08:47:00.001+10:002004-07-06T10:40:58.636+10:00

It seems to me that the Roosters players must be a happy, easy going lot. They must be happy to receive pretty 'average' (in NRL terms) salaries, otherwise how could all of the club's stars fit under the salary cap? And now they've added another player to their list (Amos Roberts), who could be described as better than most. It has been reported that the loss of Hegarty and Hodges have allowed

comicstripheronoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1089006818416156972004-07-05T15:53:00.000+10:002004-07-05T15:53:38.416+10:00

I (and many others) have been saying it for a while (here and here) so you can imagine my relief when I read Jessica Halloran's article in the SMH today: Cheerleading's nothing but trivial booty-shaking.

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1088566072916693722004-06-30T13:04:00.000+10:002004-06-30T13:41:14.113+10:00

Something's happening here. What it is aint exactly clear. (Enough of that). Either all the planets have aligned in the third quadrant of the second trimester of Venus or it might be just a coincidence. Last night the Coffs Rugby Club had the previlege of training with five high profile Wallabies and officials. Dan Vickerman, Chris Latham, Matt Giteau, Andrew Blades (former Wallaby great and

edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13344570301307689793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1088501233328413852004-06-29T19:27:00.000+10:002004-06-29T19:33:34.063+10:00

Ubersportingpundit has reported that TAB NSW has suspended betting on Roosters for the NRL wooden spoon. Word is that there may be another salary cap scandal in the offing and that the Roosters may be the ones to cop it. Betting suspended on Roosters' wooden spoon - ABC Roosters deny salary cap story The Age

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1088476047934395772004-06-29T12:21:00.000+10:002004-06-29T12:29:08.566+10:00

Caught a little of the Sharapova-Frazier tennis match last night and it has left me with 2 burning questions: why is it ok for commentators to pass comment on the looks of female players and why is it ok to do this when the player in question is only 17?? Sharapova was described as the 'Siberian Siren' among other things while poor old Amy Frazier got the cold shoulder. Admittedly, Amy is in the

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1088463751360925452004-06-29T08:53:00.000+10:002004-06-29T09:02:31.360+10:00

I wager I'm not alone in taking huge delight in the outstanding performance of Rathbone in the Wallabies/England match over the weekend. Three tries in his first run-on match - couldn't be happier for him. Also, I couldn't be happier that this performance demonstrated so well the complete lack of rugby talent possessed by the incumbent winger, Mr Sailor. Best match Wendell was ever involved in.

comicstripheronoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1088119820920396052004-06-25T09:30:00.000+10:002004-06-25T09:33:03.350+10:00

As soon as it went to penalities I knew it was all over. Didn't see the match, no Foxtel, blah, blah. Did hear an almost blow-by-blow call by Deb Spillane on NewsRadio as she tried valiantly to bring almost live coverage to her listeners as she obviously watched it on telly.

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1087905974887812902004-06-22T21:54:00.000+10:002004-06-22T22:06:14.886+10:00

Apparently there is some kind of Test Series being held in the Top End of Australia in winter. We're playing Sri Lanka. Now firstly, does anyone else feel that cricket in winter is just all wrong? Does anyone else feel that their care-factor has slid down the scale now that it's time to put on the long sleeves? I know these guys are probably excited but obviously I am a fair-weather fan who only

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1087904335054579892004-06-22T20:36:00.000+10:002004-06-22T21:38:55.056+10:00

It's looking more likely that Andrew Johns will be a Waratah next season. I have to admit upfront that I am not an expert on Union, (although I don't need the explanatory notes Channel 7 adds to its coverage to explain why the ref has given a penalty) but for some reason I have been keenly watching this development. I feel the ARU may have had a point when they expressed their concerns over Johns

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Robbie Slater: (re Portugal v Russia) "I tell you what, if there's a loser in that match, they'll be going home, and if it's Portugal, they haven't got far to go." Gary Bloom: (Germany v Netherlands) "Schweinsteiger - whose name couldn't be more German." Bloom: (re German player, same game) "Frings can only get better." I tell you what, next time I'll be getting a foxtel subscription. How can

comicstripheronoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1087725489028790492004-06-20T19:48:00.000+10:002004-06-20T19:58:09.026+10:00

Comicstriphero asked me for my dream purchases for LFC (see spray in last post) so here you go: Ok, my dream Liverpool purchases? When I saw this question I had to wonder who I would really want to see them buy and to be honest I am still not too sure. We could do with a decent striker (not having seen Cisse yet) so of course, the striker of strikers at the moment would have to be Henry. I can't

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1087426842852448582004-06-17T09:00:00.000+10:002004-06-17T09:00:42.853+10:00

Liverpool have finally named Benitez as their new boss.

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Well, I have to agree with Georg. It was a mighty odd way to take in a football match. I don't regret it for a second though. Watching the match unfold in real time made it all worthwhile. In time, we'll forget that odd feeling that comes with being outlandishly sober in a pub with the sun coming up outside, but I wager we won't forget the drama of the football match. I've been trying so hard

comicstripheronoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1087295841737279452004-06-15T20:37:00.000+10:002004-06-16T12:15:08.403+10:00

It's taken me a little while to get to this as I have been diligently (?!) writing an essay on Robert Lowell and Philip Larkin, so bear with me. Not having Foxtel installed at home comicstriphero and myself were forced to locate a pub that was open early on a Monday morning to watch England v France. We tried to get into the Coogee Bay Hotel but of course this was packed to the gills with Poms

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1086691275573531522004-06-08T20:41:00.000+10:002004-06-08T20:41:15.573+10:00

For all Rugger Buggers and their fans: an interesting article pointed out by Ambidextri: Ollie le Roux and his thoughts on how the rest of the world sees South African rugby. (Who knew Props had feelings?)

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Well, what a shocking week for us elite tippers. First, the Dogs decided to get the Chooks back for their thrashing earlier in the season. Ok, so this one wasn't such an upset, the Dogs playing at home and all. Then the Warriors decided to start winning, Manly pulled one from their proverbial, the closest thing I have to a League love, Parra, beat Newcastle, (I tip with my head, not my heart) and

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1086573432620234712004-06-07T11:48:00.000+10:002004-06-07T11:57:12.620+10:00

Valentino Rossi is all class! It is that simple. I have never seen more creative celebrations in the sporting world. Last night after winning his home grand prix in Italy he waited on the track for a support member before doing his victory lap. The support member came out and removed his visor from his helmet. Why? So the cameras could see his eyes when he did the victory lap with them shut. Way

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Science has proven what we've known all along: Eddie Macguire is a shamelessly compromised commentator. Check out this article. I personally would like to conduct an experiment with Eddie. My goal would be to assess whether repeatedly punching him in the face would have the effect of getting him to shut up. I have my doubts.

comicstripheronoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1086242453480984022004-06-03T15:57:00.000+10:002004-06-03T16:00:53.480+10:00

Its been over a week since any media reports of public displays of drunken debauchery by an NRL professional (and at this stage I emphasise the lack of media reports, of course I have no way of knowing if such behaviour has occurred, media reports aside). What's going on!! What can we blog about? Sport? No! Never! Maybe people will start to notice how ace the Tigers are and turn in their filthy

comicstripheronoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-108623281132401852004-06-03T13:20:00.000+10:002004-06-03T13:20:11.323+10:00

So, there is a point to being a cheerleader, you grow up to be a Miss Universe entrant and if you can walk in stilletos while wearing a bikini and aspire to bringing about world peace you might even win. Newcastle one day, the universe the next.

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A couple of months back my crystal ball told me that there might be some public trouble for rugby league around the time of the rep season. Thankfully the stupidity of players and officials alike kept egg off my face in that regard. Here it goes I’m gunna make a big statement. The Australian Olympic committee had nothing short of a brain melt planing the route of the Olympic torch in Australia.

edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13344570301307689793noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1086042430178298012004-06-01T08:22:00.000+10:002004-06-01T08:27:10.176+10:00

Forgive me for sounding cynical, but the start of Australia's World Cup qualifying campaign seems awful familiar. The team flogged Tahiti (check it out here) - woo. These campaigns always seem to follow the same route - big wins in the first, and sometimes second, stages of Oceania qualifying, a bit of a scare against New Zealand, and then utter disappointment in a play-off. I guess I'm

comicstripheronoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1085480612446075532004-05-25T20:23:00.000+10:002004-05-25T20:23:32.446+10:00

I have been reliably informed that it is sport (well, it was in the Gay Games wasn't it?!) so I am making a plug for the Strictly Dancing grand final on Friday night. Although I am also reliably informed that the dancing on this show is less than standard I have found myself cheering on a couple every week. Actually, I should be more suprised that I watch this every week. I am barracking for the

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1085479912533348112004-05-25T20:11:00.000+10:002004-05-25T20:11:52.533+10:00

I've been on a quick 4 day holiday where my beloved NewsRadio was unavailable and my access to the net not as constant so I am a bit late on the uptake to point out that Houllier has left Liverpool. I guess it was inevitable and there is small part of me that is somewhat relieved. A "new broom" is needed, Houllier didn't seem like he was going to take LFC any further than he already had and his

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1085116963750888082004-05-21T15:22:00.000+10:002004-05-21T15:24:09.510+10:00

These League scandals are becoming a little predictable. After all that has gone before they still persist in believing they live in another world and don't have to take responsibility for their actions. Never mind the phone call, what were they doing staying out on a bender when they were expected to train the next morning? Professionals? Bring back the amateurism I say, at least then the

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1085116224387093742004-05-21T15:09:00.000+10:002004-05-21T15:10:24.386+10:00

I’m only lightly salivating at the prospect of this weekend’s big sports line-up: Socceroos, Brumbies in the Super 12 final, and a chance to barrack once again for ‘whoever is playing Man U’ in the FA Cup final (this year its Millwall). Of course, I cannot forget my weekly highlight, the Tigers going ‘round in the league. This week it’s the Bulldogs – sharpen those sprigs boys!

comicstripheronoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1084945340789815042004-05-19T15:42:00.000+10:002004-05-19T15:42:20.790+10:00

So SBS won't be showing the Australia v Turkey match live into Sydney unless it is sold out. Anybody have an idea as to whether it is or even looks like being a sell-out? I am interested to see if many took up this 'rare' opportunity to see our own team in our own country...

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The Thai Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra is claiming that his offer to buy 30% stake in Liverpool FC has been accepted in principle. Funding is to be raised through a state lottery. I am disturbed by this news, if indeed it is true. There seems something very unsavoury about a state purchasing a large share in a football club when things like poverty and human rights could perhaps, maybe, be

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1084495892048324702004-05-14T10:34:00.000+10:002004-05-14T10:51:32.050+10:00

Time for an update on those English football clubs you occasionally watch out for in the lower Division tables (tucked away in the results pages between the school boys' rugby results and the first round scores from the Bahrain Tennis Open). I'm sure we all have our own faves (a motley collection of teams in the top flight many years ago, or those who once put up glorious performances in an FA

comicstripheronoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1084326993052713032004-05-12T11:54:00.000+10:002004-05-12T11:56:33.053+10:00

This could turn out to be more exciting than following the facial expressions of Peter Reid!! Check out the latest developments here: "The power struggle within Anfield intensified last night as Steve Morgan, Liverpool's third largest shareholder, launched a counter-offensive in an attempt to deflect a potential investment in the club by the controversial prime minister of Thailand Thaksin

comicstripheronoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1084272796076030212004-05-11T20:50:00.000+10:002004-05-11T21:12:23.180+10:00

Blogballer has a new look. Blogger has undergone a revamp and is now offering a new range of templates. I seem to have lost the comments for previous posts, which is slightly annoying. I will work on getting them back. In the mean time, let me know if you like or loathe this new look. There are plenty more from which to choose. Update: Comments back. All is right with the world.

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Amnesty are warning Liverpool not to accept a bid for a 30% stake in Liverpool FC from the Thai Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra. They have pointed out that there are significant questions to be asked about Thailand's human rights record in the past year. In particular they pointed to the manner in which Thailand's police are dealing with a drug problem. Talk about a zero-tolerance policy. (

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1084237676766464182004-05-11T11:07:00.000+10:002004-05-11T11:41:40.256+10:00

I know what you are thinking, “Here he comes, to sook about another aspect of sport rather than praising good play” and yes you are right, but this is a true injustice. Not like trivial matters like Dunning wearing a skirt on the weekend thinking the game against QLD was "come as your hero day." In any sporting contest I thought there had to be a mutual respect between players and referees. I

edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13344570301307689793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1084149037204970602004-05-10T10:17:00.000+10:002004-05-10T10:30:37.203+10:00

The Socceroos have lined up a two match, home series against Turkey. Quite an interesting match up, and the first big match involving the Socceroos on home soil for a while. I live in hope of having a national team to follow on a regular basis (that is to say, I wish they played at home more so I could watch them live). Hence, I was dead keen to go along to this match. I’m sure the football

comicstripheronoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1084013264839478472004-05-08T20:47:00.000+10:002004-05-08T20:58:11.700+10:00

I have a confession to make. Tonight I attended my first game of rugby league. That is, top flight rugby league. It was Easts, oops, Roosters, v the Tiges at the SFS. I had a couple of beers, a bucket of chips, and tried to get into the swing of things. But...I can't just go a to a footy game and enjoy it. I had to have a think about it. Firstly, I was under the impression that the NRL was

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1083836718202330442004-05-06T19:45:00.000+10:002004-05-06T20:21:30.310+10:00

A great letter in the Australian today that I think bears repeating (I can't link to it as the Australian uses a dinky pop-up window for their letters that has no visible URL). Spitting suspects 06 May 2004 WELL, ladies, the priority is clear. If you are raped by a footballer, spit on him. At least then you will get the attention of the police and the football leagues. We have police in two

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1083553070873123012004-05-03T12:57:00.000+10:002004-05-03T13:02:12.170+10:00

Some may call it schadenfreude, I don’t care. Today I am one of the happier football supporters on the planet. Leeds are now definitely headed for the drop (read about it here). I don’t know if many people will remember, but when Leeds were at the height of their ever so fleeting time at the ‘top’, their attitude towards releasing their Australian representative players was rah-volting. No

comicstripheronoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1083207528097248472004-04-29T12:58:00.000+10:002004-04-29T13:03:04.716+10:00

Sepp Blatter has done it again. This time he has suggested that draws should be eradicated from football (that's soccer people). First it was the introduction of hotpants for women (That wasn't quite what I envisaged when he famously said: "The future of football is feminine.") now it's getting rid of one of the most noble aspects of the great game, the hard fought point. A point for a struggler

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1083203267278099812004-04-29T11:20:00.000+10:002004-05-06T20:19:28.450+10:00

You thought Australian rugby league teams were dense? Step a side Bulldogs there’s a new village idiot, it goes by the name of South African Rugby. If there was a town filled with village idiots imported from around the sporting world, the South Africans would be the village idiot of that town. Corne what the hell were you thinking??? No, the ref mightn’t have seen you (well done Mr. Dickinson)

edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13344570301307689793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1083110148128449732004-04-28T09:55:00.000+10:002004-04-28T12:01:46.716+10:00

The NRL board is to consider sanctions against the Dogs, even though Malcolm Noad has stated "Let's believe that nothing happened in Coffs Harbour." Update: Police say there was evidence, just not enough.

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1083059079447944172004-04-27T19:44:00.000+10:002004-04-29T20:29:16.123+10:00

No charges are to be laid on any Bulldog over the Coffs Harbour incident. Malcolm Noad believes that this should be a "total vindication" for the club. Hmm. I think I may have also heard on the ABC news that the club will be seeking compensation for their financial losses during this afffair. Nothing has changed. My views on league and sex still stand. Update: In answer to Holly's spray, the

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1083027380573811872004-04-27T10:56:00.000+10:002004-04-27T11:01:08.623+10:00

Well, just have some pity on the brumbies. Don't you know we don't have beaches down here? Besides, I don't think the yelps were a reaction to the temperature of the water, but instead were shocked and surprised reactions to the sensation of standing immersed in a natural body of water. "Lake" Burely Griffin doesn't count, its just not natural (plus, given the algae levels in the 'lake' at the

comicstripheronoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1082880662431736252004-04-25T18:11:00.000+10:002004-04-25T18:15:13.746+10:00

Ok, so we've had a crappy season but beating ManU at Old Trafford raises the spirits for at least a couple of days. Yes, it was a penalty and no, Liverpool didn't look like scoring from open play but when you've been missing more penalties than you score, winning in this way is like doing it with a couple of screamers. (Actually, I wouldn't give a toss if Liverpool won through an own goal off

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1082720312926432032004-04-23T21:38:00.000+10:002004-04-23T21:45:11.420+10:00

You have probably heard, Ron Atkinson has been caught mouthing off about Chelsea's performance against Monaco in the Champion's League. He now claims he was talking to himself, to no-one, that he can't believe he said what was reported and that no-one around him heard him say the offending things. Read the transcript. I have a vague suspicion that this is the man who I heard during the World

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1082623350645844872004-04-22T18:42:00.000+10:002004-04-22T18:53:58.390+10:00

I got this interesting stat from the NRL tipping people in my reminder email this week: "67.09 per cent of NRL.COM fans have tipped the Rabbitohs to have the biggest winning margin this round. 94.55 per cent have also backed them to beat the bunnies at Aussie Stadium on Monday." Incidentally, Souths are playing the Dogs.

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1082330681896690462004-04-19T09:12:00.000+10:002004-04-19T09:28:44.233+10:00

Not much else to tell you other than Valentino Rossi is officially one of the worlds greatest sportsman, ever. He had won several MotoGP championships of the very powerful and much more fancied Honda so for a challenge he moved to Yamaha, a team without a first place finish since 1992. Last night he won in South Africa becoming the first rider ever to win consecutive grand prix on different

edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13344570301307689793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1081383424282821802004-04-08T10:17:00.000+10:002004-04-08T10:20:51.653+10:00

I notice the Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the regulatory provisions which provide free-to-air broadcasters with first access to a range of premium sports (cough, splutter). I wouldn’t pretend to know anything about this (cough, choke, splutter! ahem), but seems like a bit of a wuss out to me. I don’t think it would be too far off the mark to note the impending election and this

comicstripheronoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1080822440393222502004-04-01T22:27:00.000+10:002004-04-02T09:27:42.013+10:00

I have discovered a new sports television experience: Late Night Poker on SBS Thursday nights. The green table with below-the-table-cam! The morose, flabby players! The vixen! ("The Pink Lady" complete with rose tinted sunglasses.) Six or so poker players sit around a table on a set that looks like it's deep in the cellar of some dodgy club. Commentary is provided by an excitable American and a

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1080712394082442732004-03-31T15:48:00.000+10:002004-03-31T19:09:34.013+10:00

Murali doesn't chuck, South Africans a good winners, Warney's a decent bloke, the NSL just needs time, Matt Dunning is a good front rower and the Bulldogs are welcome in Coffs. This must be the fantasy world NRL officials are living in. Here's something to ponder, the Wests Tigers have the best defensive record in the NRL for season 2004 and yet are just three spots from the bottom of the table.

edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13344570301307689793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1080524382282696562004-03-29T11:19:00.000+10:002004-03-29T18:14:53.233+10:00

Nothing shits me more than commentators. Well, that’s not completely true, Shane Warne and Matt Dunning winning joint Australian of the year would shit me more. Come to think of it Warney and Dunning winning a three legged race at the Sawtell Primary School fete would shit me more. Anyway where was I, ahh yes, commentators, in particular league commentators. It never ceases to amaze me how so

edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13344570301307689793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1080376229186190372004-03-27T19:30:00.000+11:002004-03-27T19:35:56.810+11:00

Just saw Willie Mason speaking to Channel 10's Sports Tonight in an 'exclusive'. He revealed that the Dogs are going on a trip out of Sydney to get away from all the pressure and hopefully get their brains back on football. Does anyone else hear the loud clanging of bells that may or may not be an alarm?

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1080375754456832182004-03-27T19:22:00.000+11:002004-03-27T19:26:05.796+11:00

You know you're in Australia when the two leading stories on the national news of the national broadcaster are sport-related. Thorpey had a whoopsy at the Olympic trials and the rugby league saga just got even more unbelievable. Aside from that, the "brown nose gnome" decided, for reasons unknown, (it couldn't be trying to gain unfair advantage could it?) to flick off the bails as he walked pass

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1079834842640664012004-03-21T13:03:00.000+11:002004-03-21T13:11:18.796+11:00

Talk me through the Brumbies last night, wearing what looked like jerseys left over from their Super 12 final victory all those years ago. The collars were faded to a dull purple and the normally dark blue shoulders resembled a washed out blue rinse often sported by the Sawtell ladies bowls team when they turn out for a roll on Tuesday afternoons. Those cagey South Africans! Not only do they

edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13344570301307689793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1079429626724106832004-03-16T20:33:00.000+11:002004-03-16T20:40:01.123+11:00

An interesting point was brought up on ubersportingpundit: League fans, especially in Sydney, are happier watching the game from the comfort of the lounge with a tinny than in the ground itself. Is this true? I have to admit, with much embarrassment, that my record of watching live league games is rather dismal. Anyone else got anything to say on this? I know the crowd counts are pretty lame,

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1079426917358967672004-03-16T19:48:00.000+11:002004-03-16T19:58:09.716+11:00

It truly is a wonderful quote from the besieged Steve Mortimer that the lovely Brad (if I knew the name of his band I would give it a plug, alas) alluded to below and I thought I'd get it in here for the enjoyment of all. (By the way Brad, it's Sonny BILL Williams). "He's good to have around the joint and he's got good mentors that can lead him in the right direction." Read the whole article at

Georg Hibberdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17042823932172668960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1079307598104398282004-03-15T10:39:00.000+11:002004-03-15T10:43:12.186+11:00

Don't forget the mightily undervalued Bundarra Raiders. Sure they are a long shot, and their game may be boring as any team that Chris Anderson has ever coached but as long is there is a green machine around in the finals, the Tigers, sadly, will be my favourites bridemaids. Has anyone else read the write-up on Sonny Boy Williams in today's Herald? I want some of that beer that Old Man Mortimer

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The Tigers will win the premiership this year, going through undefeated. That’s right folks you heard it hear first. The Tigers will dominate and decimate all sides this year. They did some smart buying over the off season, blending their exceptionally gifted, young outside backs with some very experienced and cagey forwards to do the hard work at the coalface. With a highly regarded and much

edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13344570301307689793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131732.post-1079047800509679902004-03-12T10:19:00.000+11:002004-03-12T10:33:10.700+11:00

Yay! NRL starts tonight. Just wanted to vent some frustration regarding Channel 9's broadcasting arrangements. They portray themselves as supporting rubgy league and advertise as if its their flag-ship sport. Unlikely! Only two matches out of seven each round, and neither of them are live. I won't even start on the phrase 'plausible live'. Let's hope they get some kind of clue before the next

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So the new rugby league season was launched last night, somewhat overshadowed by the alleged doings of certain Dogs in Coffs Harbour. Apparently the NRL has commissioned an ad targetted at women that features, among other things, a bikini clad woman seeking an autograph. This got me thinking about how I, as a woman and a kind-of follower of league, felt about the controversy and the attempts of

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