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David is a sub-editor and journalist at The Roar, working on rugby league and football coverage.
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With time ticking down in the Eels' Easter Monday clash with the Tigers and the game in the balance, Parramatta's talisman Mitch Moses spotted…
For neutral observers around the NRL, reactions to Lachlan Galvin's agitation for a release from the swiftly improving Wests Tigers have ranged from supportive,…
Canberra have risen into the NRL top four after a comfortable 50-12 win over Parramatta at TIO Stadium, condemning the Eels to a 1-5…
Canterbury have made a statement that they are the real deal in 2025 after a 20-6 win over Cronulla at Shark Park. Jacob Preston…
With Ben Ikin long since departing the host's chair and former co-host Paul Kent's fall from grace playing out very publicly, NRL 360 has…
Wayne Bennett has got off to a winning start in his second stint at South Sydney with a nail-biting 16-14 victory over the Dolphins…
The four-wicket loss to India in the Champions Trophy semi-final was Steve Smith's final ODI match for Australia, the 35-year-old confirmed in a statement…
As fans across Australia rejoice at the return of rugby league matches with something actually at stake, four clubs and a network of technical,…
Despite fighting back in the second half, South Sydney were unable to overcome a dreadful opening 40 minutes in a 46-26 loss to St…
Reece Walsh impressed and there were promising signs for the new-look Broncos halves combination of Ben Hunt and Adam Reynolds as Brisbane defeated the…
The Maori All Stars won 10-6 in a stop and start All-Stars game over the Indigenous side at CommBank Stadium on Saturday night. Only…
An understrength Melbourne outfit were no match for the Warriors as the beaten 2024 grand finalists went down 36-10 in Hamilton. Craig Bellamy rested…
With the NRL's All-Stars fixture currently scheduled in among club trials and just weeks before the regular season kicks off, questions are being asked…
Sam Kerr may have been found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer in an English court, but the Matildas captain's…
With the NRL pre-season matches to begin on Friday evening, with established and new coaches and players trying to get into the groove, what…
In the final article looking at each NRL club's squad for 2025, it's time to assess how your side's forward pack shapes up for…
Four games on a super Saturday made for entertaining viewing, after Wanderers got back into the winners circle with a dour 1-0 victory over…
We've already had a look at the players needing a bounce-back season and the best spines in the NRL, now let's change tack and…
A crucial Big Blue for both sides headlined a shortened weekend of football action, as the Jets failed to make another lead count and…
Auckland FC have returned to the summit of the A-League Men table after a dramatic 1-0 win over Western Sydney Wanderers at CommBank Stadium…
That’s because it is deliberate, it comes from Rugby Australia.
'We saw Neymar': Skelton sent off as coach rages over rival's dive in 'dark day for rugby'
Good comment, but are you really implying that there’s zero meritorious criticism of the Matildas? A year out from a home Asian Cup and the team is a shambles, that’s newsworthy and deserves to be reported on.
Sheargold comments not isolated - so why is sexism still rampant in sports media?
How does this apply in Australia? Tara has always been excellent and Grace Gill is learning the ropes.
Triple M dump shock jock over sexist Matildas rant - 'rather hammer a nail through the head of my penis than watch that'
Also valid, and I tend to agree. But it’s also not the first page in Novak’s story.
'Have some respect': Crowd blasted as Djokovic booed off in 'absolutely ludicrous' scenes after SF retirement
The fans have paid their money, quite a lot in the case of a men’s semi-final ticket on Rod Laver. They’re entitled to show their own emotion, within accepted limits. Part of being a pro is handling the crowd.
'Have some respect': Crowd blasted as Djokovic booed off in 'absolutely ludicrous' scenes after SF retirement
Also, I’d be pretty worried if the only way my club could hang on to stars is to insert all these clauses.
'Leaked within minutes': Agent slams NRL clubs after Eels star shopped to rivals
You’re right, but there’s probably a lot on Brown’s mind. He is just about entering his peak years and the Eels are a bit of a mess. He has a better chance of winning a premiership elsewhere, if one of the heavyweights can make the cap work.
'Leaked within minutes': Agent slams NRL clubs after Eels star shopped to rivals
At a quick glance both the A-League and MLS look way too high, though MLS’ moderately sized grounds could allow for such a percentage.
A-League Talking Points: Victory and Wanderers can’t be split in classic, Sky Blues’ flaws exposed again
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Premiership Tiger arrested, charged with assault after alleged late-night incident
Forgot to mention in the copy that final crowd was a touch over 20,000. Well above Sydney’s average, but as always, I’d like to see that number even higher for a grudge match on a relatively mild day.
Sweet treat: Lolley brace seals crucial Big Blue triumph after 'unlucky' Machach send-off
Hill is the best commentator in 20 years of the A-League, McBreen a championship winner. If they don’t have a clue, who does?
Sweet treat: Lolley brace seals crucial Big Blue triumph after 'unlucky' Machach send-off
I’d have to watch it again, but I think it was more like upper chest or just below the neck, and the yellow card seemed sufficient.
Sweet treat: Lolley brace seals crucial Big Blue triumph after 'unlucky' Machach send-off
We expect a full bibliography if you want a high distinction.
Golden Boots, Thirsty and Robbo: Remembering the greats who left us in 2024
Sena is the closest to a true 6 Sydney have, but he’s getting bullied off the ball too much.
'Not good enough': Sydney chasing first clean sheet in vital Big Blue
Yes, that’s a pretty succinct way of putting it.
'Not good enough': Sydney chasing first clean sheet in vital Big Blue
It’s not just Costa and Lolley (who’s had more good games than bad), but the other three visa players have been a mixed bag. Sena is the oldest at 28.
Grant’s been a great servant but there’s no one really snapping at his heels, which would let complacency seep in for any player.
Glory and Roar deserve plenty of criticism - but should the real heat be on misfiring contenders?
You probably know the scourge of iPhones better than most. Do teenagers still read?
I tried running away from football. This is how I fell back in love with it
Thanks, David. Tough times ahead for the national teams but we will always have the 2022 and 2023 runs. Hope to see your byline or your face on camera soon.
I tried running away from football. This is how I fell back in love with it
I think it’s more the fickle nature of sports fans, combined with the heat, and perhaps the lack of transport options/frequency on a Friday night. The fans have always turned out for finals games on the coast, but perhaps a run of the mill regular season game isn’t that enticing.
A-League Talking Points: Talay's system exposed, new Goodwin in town, Perth hit rock bottom
Hi mate, we are aware (I’ve experienced it myself), and the feedback has been passed on to the relevant people.
The best game in Australian football right now is played in New Zealand
That’s fair, I’m not sure Zadkovich is up to the task. But do the owners have any appetite to fire him and bring in a new coach, when realistically, the season is almost gone?
A-League Talking Points: Auckland send more records tumbling, debutant's red card bites Sydney
Yeah, I was trying to watch the highlights last night and was pretty miffed they weren’t available then. It may be some odd AFC rule, knowing them, or it could just be sloppy by Ten.
Kids are alright: Academy-laden Sky Blues end ACL 2 group stage on high note
‘Committed’ is probably a strong term. Talay plays a much stronger line-up if they had to get three points to seal qualification. I don’t have the data in front of me, but the average age of Sydney’s starting line-up is surely up there, despite two young centre-halves anchoring the defence.
Kids are alright: Academy-laden Sky Blues end ACL 2 group stage on high note
It’s an art, not a science.
Auckland chase more history as second-ever Kiwi Derby officially sold out
There’s no fear of anything. The Roar uses the spelling communicated from RA, as do the Herald and AAP.
'We saw Neymar': Skelton sent off as coach rages over rival's dive in 'dark day for rugby'