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A sad day. Always a true competitor.

RIP, Heath Streak: Zimbabwean cricket star loses battle with colon cancer

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Cricket
 
Today

Ricky Stuart would have had a perfect view had it been a Cronulla player who had committed the spear tackle. I know it’s a pitiful attempt to reduce the length of Kris’ suspension, but to pretend not to have seen something so crystal clear and indefensible is disingenuous. Actually, scratch that; it’s a weak-gutted coach act.

ANALYSIS: Cronulla kick clear to seal home final after horror Kris tackle spears Raiders' chances

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League
 
1d

Thursday night football sold out the first time they did it (Knights vs Dragons, 2012). Not sure about other occasions, but you can’t claim an ‘only’ record when you can’t even claim a ‘first’ record.

NRL Week 1 finals match-ups: Playoff fixtures LOCKED IN

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League
 
Today

You’re right; I didn’t factor that in. It’s unfortunate for Cronulla that they got one day less preparation for their elimination final than Canberra despite winning, but that’s just how the results panned out.

NRL Week 1 finals match-ups: Playoff fixtures LOCKED IN

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League
 
Today

(Canberra can also play on Sunday in the unlikely event of a draw tomorrow)

NRL Week 1 finals match-ups: Playoff fixtures LOCKED IN

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League
 
Today

An ideal draw would be:
Friday – Broncos v Storm
Sat 5:30 – Panthers v Warriors
Sat 7:30 – Knights v Roosters / Raiders
Sunday – Sharks / Raiders v Sharks / Roosters

That gives every club a 7 day turnaround with the possible exception of Canberra (still 6 days for them, and they’ll get 7 days if they nab 6th), and puts the Warriors on in NZ prime time. Brisbane get their mandatory Friday night, and the week 2 and 3 venues and timeslots can be booked after the first two games of the weekend.

NRL Week 1 finals match-ups: Playoff fixtures LOCKED IN

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League
 
Today

Hopefully they try to put it in some sequence to when the teams played in round 27. In other words, Sunday should be saved for Cronulla or Canberra (or both, if they play one another).

NRL Week 1 finals match-ups: Playoff fixtures LOCKED IN

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League
 
Today

a lower grade is getting the same opportunities as those above them.
No, they can only win their grade’s title, not the top title.
If you don’t make a team, do not reach a final etc then do you treat a 10, 12 or 14 year old with kid gloves or do you make them realise that not everything will go their way?
I mean, if you were going to treat anyone with kid gloves, it would be appropriate when it’s a kid. But I expect the league is more interested in giving their players enough motivation to sign up again next year than they are in handing out harsh realities. Aside from the bungled scheduling, this harms no one.

That local footy 'every team plays finals' drama is an absolute farce - but not for the reason everyone thinks

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AFL
 
2d

Will Turbo end up playing in the centres?

Tigers fans protest Pascoe as Manly deal out another thrashing - and even Jurbo scored

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League
 
2d

Not sure why my response disappeared into the ether, but think of it like having a fitness goal, realizing early on that it’s not going to happen, but then setting a more modest target rather than just quitting. That’s commendable.

That local footy 'every team plays finals' drama is an absolute farce - but not for the reason everyone thinks

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AFL
 
2d

I mean, in association football, the ONLY trophy that anyone cares about is the Club World Cup. No one cares who wins the Premier League, or Serie A, or any of those other tinpot competitions. Once you’re out of contention for the Club World Cup, you might as well just not turn up for any of your remaining fixtures. There’s clearly no achievement in just winning your domestic trophy, particularly if you’re not from one of the biggest leagues…

It’s a good thing for kids to have something to aspire to, even if that new target is less prestige than their original goal.

That local footy 'every team plays finals' drama is an absolute farce - but not for the reason everyone thinks

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AFL
 
2d

I remember playing under 16’s rugby league in Newcastle and having the divisions restructured mid-season. As a result, we had an away trip to Muswellbrook, a good two hours away. Because their players were involved in a school tournament on the Saturday we were scheduled to play, the game (without consulting out club) was moved to a Wednesday night. Most of us were in the midst of our Year 10 exams. No choice but to forfeit because apparently player unavailability was only an excuse for the first team to raise it. It’s obviously challenging to organize junior sport, but there has to be open dialogue and an endeavour to keep the schedule as close as possible to what families were prepared to sign up for.

That local footy 'every team plays finals' drama is an absolute farce - but not for the reason everyone thinks

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AFL
 
2d

No conferences.

Lack of care factor over NRL minor premiership is embarrassing but almost impossible to solve perennial problem

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League
 
2d

The minor premier would be guaranteed to make the preliminary final, win or lose, so it would actually be in their interest to tank their game to keep a weaker opponent in the final four.

Lack of care factor over NRL minor premiership is embarrassing but almost impossible to solve perennial problem

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League
 
2d

So, this season, for example, you’d be perfectly happy if the Panthers, Broncos, Warriors and Storm all ended up on the same side of the draw, ensuring only one of them could make the grand final?

Lack of care factor over NRL minor premiership is embarrassing but almost impossible to solve perennial problem

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League
 
2d

But, but, but… (something about a woke agenda)!

That local footy 'every team plays finals' drama is an absolute farce - but not for the reason everyone thinks

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AFL
 
2d

Please explain the purpose of those with lesser ability being aligned with those of superior ability?
Well, in terms of having a separate finals series for the top 5 and the bottom 5, you are aligning those with similar ability against one another. I’m not sure if that’s the point you were trying to make.
What is exactly behind all this?
Probably trying to let kids play as much as possible. The scoundrels!
It is not up to the “adults” to equalise children/teenagers it is up to the kids themselves to have ambition and become the best they can be.
At senior level, a good player on a weak team can change clubs, or their club could upgrade their training program, coaching staff, etc. Those options don’t exist for a typical under 14’s team or its players.

That local footy 'every team plays finals' drama is an absolute farce - but not for the reason everyone thinks

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AFL
 
2d

But a report can lead to nothing. It’s meant to allow the match review committee to have time to look at the incident(s) and make their assessments. If the referee wants to sit someone down, they already have the power to do so, and they shouldn’t be dissuaded from putting someone on report because they would be compelled to use the sin bin at the same time.

ANALYSIS: Broncos minor premiership stalls as Storm streak hits 14 in a row - with rookie Fa'alogo stealing the show

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League
 
3d

The NRL could simply refuse to do business with a company that charges a $7.50 ticketing fee. Everyone is online these days; surely you could have a ticket in your email.

NRLW Round 7 Preview: Time to get proactive with tickets so more fans can see what all the fuss is about

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League
 
4d

And learnt utterly nothing from the experience.

Round 26 Talking Points: JWH, Ricky and a few others a bit 'tired and emotional' as pressure of finals race hits boiling point

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League
 
1w

Sneak it in the comments section!

Dutch Grand Prix Qualifying Wrap: Home town delight for Verstappen in orange overload of front row

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Motorsport
 
1w

No Michael, Ricky Stuart is NOT entitled to have a whinge. The referees have an impossible task and they do a very good job. Sticky has had over 20 years of blaming his inadequate player preparation on the officials. Enough is enough.

Round 26 Talking Points: JWH, Ricky and a few others a bit 'tired and emotional' as pressure of finals race hits boiling point

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League
 
1w

Do you think Sexton is the answer on his inside? I’m cautiously optimistic.

Bang for your buck: Spending 'overs' on talent is simply bad NRL business

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League
 
2w

“Boys, we’re in the presence of rugby royalty right here!”

Greatest XV: Matt Burke's balls of steel and how one word from John O'Neill sent the Wallabies 'nuts'

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Rugby
 
2w

Burton reminds me of Scott Hill. With a dominant halfback, he can be a top level 6, but an even better 13.

Bang for your buck: Spending 'overs' on talent is simply bad NRL business

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