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Probably use our foreign aid to help people avoid starvation, drink clean water, access health care and maybe achieve an…(more)

What does McKeller have to do with waratah selections?

Is there any evidence that Tom Wright has reduced his brain fades? Reliably fails to exit safely. I would kick to him ev…(more)

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I’m reminded of the nb article re Pete Samu. Great for the highlight reel to do the flashy stuff and make great runs on …(more)

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Kashmir Pete said Roar Guru

Peter

Turn on the light. I’m saying it is quite arguably, a better investment of our foreign aide dollar, in the intere…(more)

REACTION: 'Welcome to world class football' - French stars destroy 'shy' Socceroos in Cup opener

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Brainstrust said Roar Rookie

I like your optimism, Mooy is a problem only when he is on the field.

Langer right to feel aggrieved but wishy-washy CA more to blame than Cummins for sacking saga

ozinsa said Roar Rookie

He looked a little demented when he finished but this persistent crying like a baby makes it crystal clear that CA got i…(more)

Ben Pobjie said Expert

1) is a crucial point. Being honest and being right are different things.

Ben Pobjie said Expert

Honesty is great. Self-awareness is great too. Langer is good at one.

Craig Foster is about to annoy millions with his World Cup commentary

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Rich O said Guest

BoZzo is a oz legend says it how it Is would been amazing to been privy to some of his parties

Let’s go Aussies come …(more)

Tiers for Years: Samoa and Tonga set to stay in Tier 2 until 2030, ending 'bulls--t' Origin eligibility debate

Rellum said Roar Guru

I guess it is a small blessing they didn’t give in to pressure to let Poms and Kiwis play, but mark this year as the yea…(more)

Izzy Folau clone explains his game plan, as power wingers give Wallabies reason for hope

CRZ38L said Roar Rookie

I really hope the Wallabies don’t hold back and try to put a big score on the Welsh, but with the amount of injuries the…(more)

Two players who are so good we’re forced to learn how to pronounce their names correctly. Put Jack Debreczeni in at full…(more)

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Chess analagies are tricky in rugby. Are the pawns the forwards or the backs? The scrum half is probably the queen but w…(more)

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The Crow Flies Backwards said Roar Rookie

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He was driving the bus. Straight into a wall

Wozza said Roar Rookie

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Folau wasn’t thrown under a bus, he jumped

Bodger said Roar Rookie

PR machine is in overtime the last couple of weeks with coaching players what to say to the media.

Izzy clone? Praise the lord!

No Arms said Roar Rookie

I missed a bunch of puns about needing to lay an egg properly and perches to prop onto

No Arms said Roar Rookie

Remember birds can’t fly without wings but they can’t even take off or land without feet.

Morsie said Roar Rookie

Rubbish statement. He’s worked very hard on his tackling. It was pointed out to him by Coleman as something he had to fi…(more)

No Arms said Roar Rookie

We are not alone- the hype on fresh faces is universal

Bodger said Roar Rookie

He’s doing 200kg squats, so putting the work in off the park and it’s certainly starting to show.

The fatal flaw the Wallabies and All Blacks share

KiwiHaydn said Roar Rookie

Wow, bet you’re glad you offloaded that! 😁 I too hope the ABs are practicing and prepared for a DG if needed in the…(more)

winston said Roar Rookie

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With the way penalties were being blown it would be pretty dangerous to be in your own half whether you had the ball or …(more)

winston said Roar Rookie

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There seems to be a pretty strong correlation between the ABs form the the length of time Wayne Smith hasn’t been coachi…(more)

Brendan NH Fan said Roar Rookie

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2007 there was no drop goal. In 1999 when France beat New Zealand in the Semi, France are remembered for all the tries …(more)

'Highway robbery': Schwarzer grills Sports Minister & FA boss on price of football after Socceroos disaster

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Punter said Roar Rookie

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I think you are wrong in what Mark wants, the costs of rego was directed at the Government minster to step in to build t…(more)

Punter said Roar Rookie

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That’s fair enough, we all have opinions.

I’ve been to both, I was in Sydney Olympic stadium when Cathy Freeman won gol…(more)

Correct – a few are. All sporting codes have issues with fans. Some just get reported on more than others.
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You usually are:
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No I wouldn’t be

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Just like not all soccer fans are hooligans

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You can say it, but you’re wrong.

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Not all – some.

Yes because all Rugby League fans are uneducated Neanderthals.

Yes, they invest in infrastructure, not operating costs

40 million per medal.

David Thompson said Roar Guru

And I think one supporter beats himself too much.

There’s 3, including Ajdin Hrustic (Verona, Serie A) and Awer Mabil (Cádiz, La Liga).

Two hundred and fifty million potential footballers compared to not even half a million league players. There is no elit…(more)

Let’s change the business model. (thought without thinking).
Instead of charging one junior $3,000, charge 5 juniors …(more)

I watch a bit of league and you watch league, but I think he’s had too many head knocks.

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stu said Guest

Just flicking through the normal ‘mine is bigger than yours’. My hope is that at some stage this game gets rid of the fa…(more)

Waz said Roar Rookie

Not sure that’s what Mark was saying but.

Governments at State & Federal level invest in:

AFL
NRL
Cricket
Unio…(more)

It invests in sports that need investment just to be able to compete, like swimming and track & field, and even ther…(more)

Fair enough

Of course I do, but we’re not talking about the WC, we’re talking about why Australian soccer can’t get out of its…(more)

Rellum said Roar Guru

So the current players are better than the Golden generation. I do not think so.

Buddy said Roar Rookie

but they don’t because there is a belief that NPL players should be paid and lower leagues for that matter. Why? I don’t…(more)

Buddy said Roar Rookie

No definitely not but I’m not advocating that either. What I’m getting at is that elite pathways are murky places and th…(more)

Agar getting his turn could be another unlucky break for Maxwell’s chances of Australian return in any format

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Tim Carter said Roar Pro

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Was that the one where he managed a Michelle in previous innings?

Don Freo said Roar Rookie

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When he batted at #6 for WA (in his last red ball game ) he scored a ton.

Wallabies DIY player ratings from loss to Ireland: Big boppas fire, Marky Mark dazzles, but whipping boys hit new low

Red Rob said Roar Rookie

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Yes unfortunately it doesn’t take much to become a Wallaby these days. But I have sympathy for the selectors, their op…(more)

Red Rob said Roar Rookie

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I’m talking about the long career of mediocrity, not just this year.

Rugger said Guest

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Tate’s passing was poor against Scotland but the rubbish dished up to him by our forwards was also the worst I’ve se…(more)

Busted Fullback said Roar Rookie

I’m worried by “prospects”. Petaia is still a prospect with potential. He manages one good game a season and keeps…(more)

Busted Fullback said Roar Rookie

I’d add Campbell.

Rugby News: RA reacts to 'alarming' Wallabies crisis, Wales coach 'out of depth', where ABs 'have fallen away'

Phil said Roar Rookie

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Some of the injuries are technique issues. I predicted earlier this season that Petaia, Paisami, White and Koroibete wou…(more)

'Glad it's all over': Gallen bows out a winner with victory over Justin Hodges in Origin rematch

HR said Guest

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Sam,

If it was $20m and 5 years left, I reckon 99.9% of the world would take the money.

But, you’ve got the terms of…(more)

HR said Guest

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$20 says you’ve either

a) never been in a fight in your life
b) any fight you have been in, you’ve lost comprehensively…(more)

Not totally meaningless: The few things Australia can glean from ODI series win over England for World Cup tilt

PeteB said Roar Rookie

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Hard to read much into games that lack any real pressure or intensity. There was too little riding on the results of the…(more)

Don Freo said Roar Rookie

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Records are on paper. Bowling in partnerships impacts on the field.

Don Freo said Roar Rookie

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Limit the NSW quick representation actually improves the side. Competition is good. Starc thinks there’s too much cricke…(more)

Germany stunned by Japan comeback, Seventh heaven for Spain, Canada taught brutal Belgian lesson, Croatia stutter

Big Mig said Roar Rookie

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I read in the Japanese press that 5 of the players in their National team play in Germany, all they copped from the Germ…(more)

Aiden said Guest

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I think you are misunderstanding what you saw. I’m not suggesting we ‘open up.’ It’s not one or the other. We ha…(more)

BvM stuffed the Denmark game though. We had them in the ropes, they barely had the ball, we spent much of the second hal…(more)

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Agree – Cahill could have scored at 4 World Cups.

Aiden said Guest

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Who were the big winners at the World Cup?

Panthers said Guest

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Well, as a halfback playing for Penrith. I’d only rate Alexander higher than him. As Alexander could make something fr…(more)

Tony said Roar Guru

Time to put the kettle on while you’re waiting for the outcome

Loved it when they awarded a try and you could celebrate it.
I dunno but in the NRL now having a try awarded for your t…(more)

Does he want to play fullback, or just get paid like a fullback?

Wales minus Louis Rees-Zammit, Nick Tompkins, Tommy Reffell, Christ Tshiunza and Dafydd Jenkins for the same out-of-…(more)

Good list Tony. Thanks for the write-up.

Hoops puts his hand up, joins Wallabies' massive injury list ahead of Wales finale

Atlas said Roar Rookie

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The Strategist said Roar Rookie

I disagree Olly. Hooper picks his defensive efforts better than McReight and stays clear of contests that will see him …(more)

The Strategist said Roar Rookie

I will have to respectfully disagree Numpty. We have not consistently dominated either side of the forward tackle conte…(more)

Australian rugby stars becoming poor cousins to NRL as wage gap comes down to players' union clout

HL said Guest

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Hey Mark,
An Australian only domestic competition sounds good in theory, but realistically, its impossible for Rugby AU…(more)

Jacko said Roar Rookie

How do you afford 10 teams when you cant afford 5 teams? Do you think a domestic comp will bring in double the income?

Jacko said Roar Rookie

Any idea how much extra is given to the stars from RA as a top up Jez? There is around 200 pro players from the figures …(more)

jeznez said Roar Guru

G’day Gary,

exacerbated the problem by dragging money from the grass roots to prop up the Wallabies

R…(more)

NBL Round 8 Double Dribble: Import merry-go-round in full swing, Breakers dudded by hectic travel toll

Paul Suttor said Expert

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It happens often with teams playing in Perth on a Thursday or Friday then backing up on the east coast less than 48 hour…(more)

WATCH: Japanese keeper turns into a brick wall, makes FOUR saves in 20 seconds

Big Mig said Roar Rookie

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Player of the Round so far, hard to match this.

England set expectations high with Iran thrashing

Kangas said Roar Rookie

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Go Jude Bellingham. The boy from Birmingham city .

One crazy summer: Why selections of Australian cricket team in 1979-80 still impossible to work out

Mike said Guest

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I was 15 during that summer and I remember it SO well.
Loved it.
Botham took his amazing “classic catch off the summer” …(more)

The world in motion: Predicting the future of the Rugby League World Cup

andrew said Roar Rookie

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You’ve really put some time in there David, a really interesting read. Jason Nightingale a master coach, now there…(more)

Tony said Roar Guru

A terrific read David, I won’t be here to see it,but you can write the follow up article following the 2053 Word Cup …(more)

ANALYSIS: The All Blacks' season summed up in one bizarre game

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Ed said Guest

HL,
I was reading the ratings of the ABs loosies and locks on Rugby Pass and thought of you.
Sotutu, A Ioane and Frizell…(more)

Crichton's ban lightened: Roosters star earns reprieve for World Cup final knockout blow