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Monthly Archives: May 2010

Why Ricky Stuart failed (and why Wests Tigers shouldn’t go there)

May 28, 2010 – 7:33 pm

The Cronulla Sharks have finally rid themselves of Ricky Stuart. But the last thing a free-wheeling team like the Wests Tigers needs is to be stymied by a coach who has little understanding of how to coach attacking rugby league.

By Crikey | Posted in NRL | Comments (2)

Lethal’s AFL wrap: Round 10 preview

May 28, 2010 – 11:17 am

With all the scandals this week the AFL has been like a really bad episode of Chances.

By Leigh Josey | Posted in AFL | Comments (4)

Ant’s Analysis – NRL Predictions Round 12

May 27, 2010 – 10:43 pm

Anyone else got the Blues? Ant Halstead gives a quick wrap on the Origin Game 1 and what to expect for the NRL in Round 12…

By Ant Halstead | Posted in NRL | Comments (4)

Pat’s super Super 14 selections: the Grand Final and the season in review

May 27, 2010 – 3:15 pm

The two best teams have ended up in the Super 14 final and yes, they are both South African.

By Crikey | Posted in Rugby Union | Comments (2)

State of Origin 1 open thread

May 26, 2010 – 7:56 pm

I should have done this earlier today. And I probably should of got Nick or Ant to do it. Anyway — here’s to  a great game. NSW by 4 *** update *** Shows what I know. Ha! Queensland won by 4 points! Where’s Michael O’Connor when you need him?

By Leigh Josey | Posted in NRL | Comments (5)

Not another AFL sex scandal: what this means for St Kilda, the AFL and footy clinics

May 26, 2010 – 3:43 pm

What a mess.

By Leigh Josey | Posted in AFL | Comments (6)

First Dog On The Moon Cartoons the 2010 AFL Season – Round 9

May 24, 2010 – 11:58 pm

Would you like to see a headlock sized version of this cartoon? Click Here!

By Firstdog | Posted in AFL | Tagged | Comments (8)

The Jock Wrap: Barry explodes, building implodes and roller derby — chance or conspiracy?

May 24, 2010 – 12:05 pm

What’s Barry Hall done to you? Nothing.

By Leigh Josey | Posted in Jock Wrap | Comments (18)

Why the AFL’s great Western Sydney adventure will fail

May 21, 2010 – 4:03 pm

The AFL’s Greater Western Sydney Franchise is doomed, and it may not end only in the death of the new team but also the Sydney Swans.

By Crikey | Posted in NRL | Comments (10)

Lethal’s AFL wrap: Round 9 preview

May 21, 2010 – 10:23 am

There’s been a lot of coverage this week about drugs and the AFL. And, thanks to Aker, there’s also been other diversions.

By Leigh Josey | Posted in AFL | Comments (2)