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WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT An ageing Jordan Blayne blew a group of grown men away last night after turning up to interleague training in his U16’s representative guernsey. The physiotherapist from Bendigo turned up last night in the jersey that reminds him of a time when he had still had dreams, hopes and aspirations. As Blayne imagined, all of the...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT In a shock announcement by the NRL, it has been today confirmed that the Canberra DJ duo Peking Duk have been locked in as pre-match entertainment at the upcoming rugby league State of Origin in Melbourne. The electronic music impresarios, which is made up by Reuben Style and Keegan Woods Blues have been selected to play in the before kick...

The state Of Queensland is in shock today, after the news that Origin legend Cameron Smith will be retiring immediately for reasons yet unknown. Cameron Smith will announce his retirement from State of Origin at a media announcement in several minutes, would mean the Maroons captain would join Cooper Cronk and Johnathan Thurston in being unavailable for Queensland this year. It's understood...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Following a controversial week for the Australian rugby union brand, loyalists of the game are now putting all their hope in mining billionaire and alleged answer-holder, Twiggy Forrest. This comes after yet another two losses for our domestic teams playing international sides, and of course Israel Folau making sure the only headlines the game received...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT As reported earlier today, prominent Victorian horse trainer Robert Smerdon has been banned for life for the "systematic doping" of more than 100 race horses. But despite the lengthy investigation, many people are saying a simply look at Smerdon's elite Victorian 'hustler' fashion sense would have been a much quicker way of identifying who was behind this scandal. Racing commentators say...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT After weeks of off-field drama and poor on-field performances, the Manly Sea Eagles have been kicked while they are down, as it appears they are now facing an administration challenge. As reported by the Daily Telegraph last week, a consortium of loyalists to the North Sydney Bears are attempting to align themselves with the now defunct rugby league club and...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT A late-30s professional rugby league player has now reached that point in his career where he has to choose between an immediate retirement, or playing low quality football until he is 40. Kenneth Cronklie (37) currently has several offers to work as either a pokie rep for Aristocrat, a real estate agent for Ray White, or if things get...

It’s been revealed today the State Of Origin bosses have struck a deal which will see brussels sprouts served at Origin 3 at Suncorp Stadium. The news comes just a few days after they announced they would be exclusively serving Carlton United beer at the Brisbane stadium, which is located about 300 metres away from the famous XXXX brewery. In a...

ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact Four of the sixteen members of a local WhatsApp group have seemingly hijacked discussion in the thread today, polluting it with a whole manner of NBA Playoff-related chat and content. Dennis, Goblin, Mike and Peter form one-quarter of their group (which is entitled 'Team Queef') and typically contribute with the odd meme here and there -...

 CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT A puzzled but excited Alfie Langer has today declared that he will do his best to bring the Australian cricket side to victory, despite the fact that he has never coached a summer sport before. The former Brisbane and Maroons star half back has announced he will be stepping down from his coaching staff roles at the Broncos, and...