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Luke Keary burst back onto the footy scene last week when he publicly urged the NRL to take over the Super League. In his…
The NRL deserve a bouqet and a brickbat for the scheduling of the Women's State of Origin this year. Magic Round kicks off early…
I’ve seen enough this NRL season to know that the player transfer system isn’t working. Apart from the behaviour of Reggie Rabbit, the three…
I’m going to cut to the chase very quickly. Why on earth are we playing NRL games in Perth if the NRL isn’t serious…
Nine newshound Danny Weidler penned an article for the Sydney Morning Herald on Sunday which caught my attention. It was about the NRL and…
With a 26-12 loss against the Manly Sea Eagles on Sunday, the Parramatta Eels slumped to their fourth loss in a row to start…
I’m not going to name names, but I was watching one of the games over the weekend on free-to-air television and I timed it;…
My friend Andy is the most passionate Sydney Roosters fan I know. Following the opening-round shellacking at the hands of the Broncos, he skulked…
There were two players that scored a hat-trick in Round 1 of the NRL - Christian Tuipulotu for St George Illawarra and Selwyn Cobbo…
Leading into Parramatta's first season under new coach Jason Ryles, you would expect the biggest questions to be about Ryles himself, his coaching style…
They say that defence wins footy games and that is what is going to win this year’s NRLW grand final between the Sydney Roosters…
The Sharks can't be underestimated in the grand final against the Roosters, especially after holding red-hot favourites the Broncos scoreless.
The competition already feels like a contest between the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ - and the introduction of two new teams in 2025 will again dilute the talent pool.
And then there were five. After the results in round eight of the NRLW, there are five teams still battling it out for a…
With just two rounds to go in the National Women’s Rugby League Premiership, there are still six teams fighting it out for top-four spots:…
It was a weekend of dominance for some teams in the National Women’s Rugby League Premiership last weekend. After one of the closer games…
It was another wild weekend in the NRLW and it almost feels like the competition is at a point where on their day, any…
Is it too early to declare that this is my favourite Women’s National Rugby League Premiership season so far (and it’s not just because…
There were a couple of upsets over the weekend which are making this NRLW season quite unpredictable. We also had some new players enter…
After Round 2 of the National Women’s Rugby League premiership, the Sydney Roosters are finally on the board with a solid win over the…
Oh Jane, I love to hear this so so much!!
Magical piece of scheduling doesn't hide the fact it's insane to start women's Origin before NRLW
Definitely a mystery, Kirsty! I couldn’t write about any player’s form because it’s been a while since I have seen anyone play. 😂
Magical piece of scheduling doesn't hide the fact it's insane to start women's Origin before NRLW
I really do agree. I think I wrote about this last year:
Why it’s one step forward, but another one back in women’s Origin evolution
Magical piece of scheduling doesn't hide the fact it's insane to start women's Origin before NRLW
Jimmmy it’s really hard and I don’t have a solution either. Just spitballing here, would it work to have the series at the end of the season? I’m not sure whether interest would be as high, but it’s an option?
Magical piece of scheduling doesn't hide the fact it's insane to start women's Origin before NRLW
Big Gordon, I completely agree with where you are coming from and I perhaps didn’t explain myself well.
The NRL has signalled it wants the men’s and women’s State of Origin to be largely aligned. If that’s the case, I like the idea of playing it before Magic Round and publicising it well (as opposed to last year when it was announced late and people couldn’t get there because they had booked travel plans).
I think the timing is appalling and does not set the women up for success. But in the world we are living in right now, at least they will be playing in front of a big crowd.
Magical piece of scheduling doesn't hide the fact it's insane to start women's Origin before NRLW
Rellum, my understanding is that last year the BMD Premiership was used by Norris as a way to help her select her squad.
Now the Maroons have also moved towards the 6 week training camp approach taken by NSW and use the BMD Premiership as essentially reserve grade for the NRLW (which I quite like).
I think that’s the state of play but if you know any more info am all ears!
Magical piece of scheduling doesn't hide the fact it's insane to start women's Origin before NRLW
I thought the Western Red Eyes had some merit. 😂 😂 😂
NRL expansion mess in Perth is too much to Bear
I love this so much!!! So so happy to hear it and thank you for your kind words.
I think Perth is a no brainer and really hope that it happens!
NRL expansion mess in Perth is too much to Bear
I appreciate you taking the time to comment, KiwiBear.
On your third paragraph, I’m really not sure. I understood that the initial issue was that the consortium didn’t include the licence fee in their bid, but then indicated they were willing to include it? I genuinely have no idea why that didn’t go ahead.
In terms of PVL being an expansionist – I think he is interested in more teams, more broadcast slots, more money. That may not be for the purposes of growing the game but I definitely take your point.
NRL expansion mess in Perth is too much to Bear
I don’t think I’m getting any Christmas cards this year, Jack Ghost! 😂
NRL expansion mess in Perth is too much to Bear
I do it on the regular, Criag!! It’s so much fun isn’t it.
My nutty idea was to give the Bears an NRLW team… but it looks like the NRL is more interested in each NRL team having a men’s team and a women’s team.
NRL expansion mess in Perth is too much to Bear
I would also add, that the NRL can’t have its cake and eat it too; i.e. impose the Bears and then expect the WA Gvt to stump up the cash for it.
NRL expansion mess in Perth is too much to Bear
Nat, thank you! 😊
I think what really bothered me last week in particular was the leaking to the media that the talks about Perth were off. It was really stupid timing. If it’s the case that the bid was on life support, at least wait until the week after the game to make that announcement. It no doubt had an impact on crowds and the NRL was in damage control – you just had to tune in to the coverage to see it.
Your final paragraph is a good one and it again comes down to risk. In terms of the offer, there was a serious offer from the private consortium last year which at one point did agree to the licence fee – it was rejected. Again, it seems like the current offer isn’t enough again.
My understanding is that the NRL asked for the WA government to chip in $120 million ($12 million a year over 10 years) to ensure a team was established in Perth. The WA Gvt apparently were willing to make this contribution. What more are the NRL looking for? And if that’s not enough, we should cut ties with Perth and be looking elsewhere rather than this on again off again situation we find ourselves in.
I totally understand the NRL not wanting to be funding a defunct club because of a change in government. I would argue that we run exactly the same risk with PNG.
NRL expansion mess in Perth is too much to Bear
The NRL is a ‘for purpose’ organisation. I would argue that doing things for the ‘warm and fuzzys’ is part of the NRLs role.
NRL expansion mess in Perth is too much to Bear
Busty, which option is your favourite out of the ones you have suggested? 😁
NRL expansion mess in Perth is too much to Bear
Dwayne, I like NRLBoomRookies and for Parra sickos, the Cumberland Throw.
NRL should focus on blatant conflicts of interest rife in the game instead of trying to control TV agendas
And in the end this really only hurts rugby itself because there is no critical challenge of what is going wrong.
NRL should focus on blatant conflicts of interest rife in the game instead of trying to control TV agendas
Really appreciate the kind words, Kirsty and so glad you are enjoying the NRLW coverage. Very happy that your daughter has found a place in our game!!
NRL should focus on blatant conflicts of interest rife in the game instead of trying to control TV agendas
Yup…
I remember the year I found out my services were no longer required. It was less than optimal how it happened.
NRL should focus on blatant conflicts of interest rife in the game instead of trying to control TV agendas
I’m exactly the same, BigGordon. I basically read the Roar and listen to podcasts now. When I used to be on Twitter, my life improved dramatically when I stopped following FoxNRL.
NRL should focus on blatant conflicts of interest rife in the game instead of trying to control TV agendas
I also recommend NRLBoomRookies!
And for sicko Eels fans like me, The Cumberland Throw.
NRL should focus on blatant conflicts of interest rife in the game instead of trying to control TV agendas
Paul, I caught up a with a mate last week and he said ‘everything issue in rugby league can be boiled down to the tension between 9 and Fox’. I could not disagree with him!
NRL should focus on blatant conflicts of interest rife in the game instead of trying to control TV agendas
I can’t wait either, Mick!!
Magical piece of scheduling doesn't hide the fact it's insane to start women's Origin before NRLW