National Rugby League

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5 things we learned from NRL round 21

Posted by Will McCloy ⋅ August 2, 2012 ⋅ 1 Comment

What did we learn from round 21 of the 2012 NRL Season? Here’s the five big points, starting with an attacking suggestion for the Dragons. The Dragons attack looks better without Jamie Soward The Dragons attack has been a spluttering mess for most of 2012. They are the only team to average less than … Continue reading →

Whats the Golden Point? We want a result

Posted by Will McCloy ⋅ July 13, 2012 ⋅ 6 Comments

I sat on the halfway line at Toyota Park on Monday night watching NSW halves Todd Carney and Mitchell Pearce trade a series of hopeful yet ultimately ineffective field goal shots from halfway during the ‘golden point’ period. During this desperate exchange, the last thing on my mind was the barrage of criticism that the … Continue reading →

5 things we learned about NRL round 18

Posted by Will McCloy ⋅ July 12, 2012 ⋅ 6 Comments

What did we learn from round 18 of the 2012 NRL Season? Here’s the five big points, starting with Bulldogs coach Des Hasler. Des Hasler is the signing of the season Following on from a disappointing 2011 season, the Bulldogs new coach Des Hasler has his team firing on all cylinders, and with just 8 … Continue reading →

Carney set to make it stick, this time.

Posted by Will McCloy ⋅ April 17, 2012 ⋅ 1 Comment

Todd Carney has seen this all before. Rep jerseys. Photos shoots. A forest of microphones. We have seen it all too, but somehow, yesterday was different. There was a lighthearted mood at Sydneys Moore Park where the Country Origin side gathered to meet the media. Coach Laurie Daley spoke enthusiastically and at length about a … Continue reading →