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@telegraph_sport columnist .Love a kooky statistic, and tell it like it is. Enjoy the odd countdown. One that starts at 15 and generally ends at 1
Sydney, New South Wales
Joined June 2013
Playing in a seniors event Johnny Miller complained about the difficulty of his 90 ft putt. 70 year old Jack Nicklaus was having none of it. Has to be seen to be believed.
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Stuart Broad said the runout of Bairstow was one of the worst things he’s seen on a cricket field. Called it poor sportsmanship. Boy does he have selective memory.
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You have got to be kidding me !.That’s the best I’ve seen.
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And so it continues. Another former England captain in Mike Atherton has joined N.Hussain, D.Gower, M.Vaughan and A.Strauss in backing Alex Carey. Unfortunately shock jocks like @piersmorgan continues to roll out 80 year old former cricketers to support his agenda.
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With 5 overs left in the day chasing 658 runs for victory, this shot by Ben Duckett was slightly unnecessary. Bazball at its worse.
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Sunil Gavasker said the big deflection off Jaiswal’s gloves could have been an optical illusion. Maybe the inside edge you claim you got in 1981 was also an illusion. Gavasker is the most biased commentator I’ve ever heard.
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OLYMPIC TRIVIA :. For the first time in 128 years…. after one week, Australia have won more gold medals than the USA in Olympic Games history.
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So Todd Carney is deregistered for urinating on himself. Mitchell Pearce cops 9 weeks and a 125K fine for acting like a fool with a dog. Spencer Leniu is suspended for 8 weeks for calling someone a monkey. Ezra Mam should buy himself a truckload of lottery tickets. #Farce.
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Someone has to say it. Sam Konstas is not a test batsman at 19. That was an absolutely diabolical shot.
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Gotta say i was relieved to see James Graham sitting alongside Braith tonight !.Can’t imagine Gordie going toe to toe like that. #OutstandingChoice
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I agree with Ray Warren. This is still the best rugby league try I’ve ever seen & against a wonderful Manly side.
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Won’t decide the match, but seriously how could those two gridiron passes be missed.
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Willie Mason is an embarrassment. He was sacked by Ch 9 & no other network will have a bar of his dribble. His only outlet is to appear on podcast as a shock jock, where every second word is F this F that. He craves relevance. #Flog
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That will do me !.The softest sin bin in the history of rugby league. What an absolute joke.
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How impressive is Pakistan captain Shan Masood !.He is my favourite touring captain. So well spoken & respectful. A credit to Pakistan cricket.
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Adam Reynolds wanted 3 years at Souths, but they only offered him 2. Next year would have been Reynolds third. He is in career best form. Elite halfbacks are a dime a dozen.
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Nathan Cleary is a thief !.He has just stolen the Clive Churchill medal off Ezra Mam. The greatest clutch performance I’ve ever seen in a grand final.
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As coach of NSW, Brad Fittler lost the “unloseable” series in 2020.AND .at with NSW at $1.32 with QLD missing their best player, having won game 2 by 30, it’s a case of déjà vu. It’s time to give someone else a crack. #5YearsIsEnough.
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The definition of a hypocrite is Brendon McCullum. Talk about nerve !. Take a listen to this, and tell me what right the England coach has of saying, he won’t be having a beer with the Aussies. #BazGall
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@MichaelVaughan All these rule changes because Australia retained the Ashes. I wonder if the roles were reversed, we’d be hearing this many innovative suggestions from distraught English supporters ?.
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Seriously what was the point of getting Botham & Chappell together ?.My take is that @BeefyBotham would be more than happy to let bygones be bygones. Chappelli is still full of so much hate and anger. It’s sad really. #AnotherCh9Flop
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Why aren’t umpires calling no balls anymore ?.I.Sharma just bowled 6 in an over & not one was called.
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At one point last night Australia required 85 off 33 balls & then 33 off 9. Not a problem for Glenn Maxwell who peeled off a superlative century. What a player he is.
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The Dragons should show Paul Vaughan & Jack De Belin the door. See ya later. The Dragons stood by De Belin for 2 and 1/2 years, paid him and this is the thanks they get. He’s a disgrace.
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As much as i love James Tedesco, it pains me to say this…. would NSW be a better side with Latrell Mitchell at fullback ?.
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Gorden Tallis with a cracking comment. Notice the awkward silence for about a second.
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I seriously cannot believe that Payne Hass is going to sit out 2 weeks for an absolute NOTHING incident. The Munster & Smith video drug scandal saw them get only ONE match !!. This Haas suspension is one of the most ludicrous decisions ever by the farcical NRL.
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This is just unbelievable fielding from Steve Smith. Don’t think I’ve seen better. #Superman
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Seriously how Joel Wilson is a test umpire beggars belief. He is putrid. The worst umpire in history.
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I know Gerard Sutton hates the Roosters but THIS CALL WAS RIDICULOUS !.If this is a penalty that our game has gone to the shit house. Massive call 8-6 becomes 14-6
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This is too funny ! .What a farce. Australia are easily the no 1 ranked nation and can’t get a player in the team. Travis Head & Pat Cummins should be automatic selections. England have 45% of its test side named. Wisden is regarded as crickets bible. More than a Mad Comic
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Watching this with my eyes welling up. Powerful words from JT. So emotional .So heartfelt .So sad 😞
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It’s absolutely ridiculous that in 2023 Fox Sports, who have a 24/7 channel covering rugby league, still can’t telecast State of Origin live to its viewers. We have the best of the best players on display, yet we don’t get to hear the likes of @AndrewVossy @WarrenSmithFOX
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Just wow !. Not only is Joel Wilson, the worst umpire I’ve ever seen, but is he also corrupt ?.At least 4 balls in the box they could have chosen that were more appropriate.
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One of the most bizarre incidents in rugby league, still to this day cracks me up. Braith Anasta was spot on when he said to Ben Cummins….you’re off ya head.
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My NSW side for game three. 1-D.Edwards .2-B To’o.3-L.Mitchell .4-C.Graham .5-S.Crichton .6-N.Hynes .7-M.Moses.13-C.Murray .12-L.Martin.11-K.Kolomatangi.10-P.Haas. 9-D.Cook. 8-R.Campbell-Gillard. Bench-Paulo, Leota, Olakau’atu, Burton.18th S.Leniu . I get it’s a massive
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Rugby league players must think that podcasts are not available to view by the public. Anthony Mundine spilling the beans on the Broncos. #JustWow
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I’ll say it again. For mine the logical choice for NSW coach is Craig Bellamy. Here’s why…. 1-He’s the NRL best coach. 2-Deserves another crack after going up against the great QLD sides from 2008-10.3-Ryles can hold the fort for 6 weeks in 2024 before taking over as Storm
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Slammed with a feather duster. Surely the NRL will do the right thing and suspend Mam for a minimum of 12 weeks.
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I’m really hoping that with State of Origin over, NRL360 can revert back to the articulate James Graham as co host. 🤞🤞 🤞
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Cameron Murray is an absolute gun & apparently was 100% fit. Yet Brad Fittler decides to bring him on with 32 minutes remaining at 16-0.
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Unbelievable !.What a swim by Ariarne Titmus !.What a statement !!.Sensational world record.
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Latrell Mitchell is still the best centre in the world. He’s unstoppable.
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I think Kaylee got the message champ 😂😂😂.
Been watching the USA swim trials & their commentators are obsessed with our swimmers. Regan Smith broke Kaylee McKeown’s world record & didn’t their caller let her know. Can’t wait for Paris. #WatchTillTheEnd
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When NSW completely obliterated QLD 50-6 and 26-0 in games 1 & 2 of the 2021 series in QLD, i thought it was the dawn of a blue dynasty. Inconceivably QLD have won 4 of the next 5 matches. Brad Fittler’s use .of the interchange is deplorable. Loses game 2, he has to go.
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I don’t think she realised that the gentleman next to him was the interpreter 🤣🤣🤣
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David Hookes was not only a brilliant batsman to watch, but his innovative captaincy was a sight to behold. Here he is running out Dean Jones from first slip. Two greats taken too soon.
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Get a load of this delusional post !. Were you playing pin the tail on the donkey when Virat Kohli sledged and then deliberately bumped into 19 year old debutant Sam Konstas ?. Talk about selective memory. You’re an embarrassment.
Travis head’s obnoxious behaviour during the course of the Melbourne test doesn’t auger well for for the gentleman’s game…… sets the worst possible example when there are kids, women , young & old watching the game……. this caustic conduct did not insult an individual but a.
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Just saw this. Wow !.Is the Johns feud a stunt ?.I sincerely hope so. If not, Joey has to take a good hard look at himself. It’s embarrassing & probably upsetting their parents.
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Marcus Harris test record v England:. 3.9.3.6.13.19.8. 61 runs at 8.71.He is not a test batsman. Khawaja is. #Ashes.
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All those fan who have bought tickets to the Broncos v Storm match at Suncorp should be entitled to a refund or a reduction in the price of their ticket. They paid money in good faith not be subjected to a reserve grade clash. What a farce.
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Without question the greatest white ball innings of all time. I’ve never seen anything like it. From 100-201 it was like a script from a movie. And Maxi is 35 !
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I refuse to watch Channel 9’s coverage of Rugby League, but i am wavering due to the overzealous bunged on commentary of Michael Ennis. He needs to tone it down a notch or two. Actually make that six !!.
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Nicho Hynes went through a form slump after his Origin omission. The fact that he came within 2 points of winning the Dally M is farcical. The fact that he polled 18 more votes than Adam Reynolds is proof positive the points system is flawed. Rate each player every week out.
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I’m surprised you are complaining. If the series was 2-1 to India in India, the curators would have prepared an absolute road to ensure a draw. What do we do ? Prepare a spicy pitch that India’s only weapon Jasprit Bumrah can bowl Australia out on. Did u a favour.
Action packed day. This pitch is doing way too much.
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One of the more ridiculous questions ever asked at a press conference. Trent Barrett answered it beautifully.
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The definition of a professional foul was the length of time Felise Kaufusi took to get off Paulo. Not even the most one eyed QLD fan could disagree. #DefoSinBin
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Agree with @TheAndyRaymond .This is just ridiculous. Ben Hannant has a wife & 8 kids. I find this abhorrent to watch. The referee is a dope. And why aren’t they wearing head guards ?
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What an absolute farce. How soft has our game become ?.That IS NOT A PENALTY. You can’t decide a game like that !.Just rubbish.
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Manly were leading Penrith 12-6 just before halftime, before the NRL intervened as expected, and awarded one of the most fanciful tries I’ve ever seen. Such obvious knock ons. Changed the entire complex of the match.
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Hasn’t Sam rattled Virat . This has been the most audacious start to a test career i have ever seen. Sam Konstas has announced himself in test cricket.
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In 1982 David Hookes plundered the fastest century in history off just 34 balls. This was his innings ball by ball.
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Samoa’s triumph over England might have ramifications for State of Origin selection. How can they now be regarded as a tier two nation after reaching the final & possibly winning it ?.
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Yes Nick Krygios has behaved atrociously and been an embarrassment to Australian tennis for a very long time .BUT.I still want him to become our first mens Wimbledon champion since Hewitt. Who’s with me or against ?.
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Never before in the history of rugby league have we seen a side with 14 internationals @ $3.60 to win a final. Conversely Melbourne have 5 internationals, further emphasising the greatness of Craig Bellamy.
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Would you believe the Wallabies led 20-3 after 30 minutes !.The most embarrassing defeat in our rugby history. Good luck Joesph.
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OMG !.What has our game become?.Braith Anasta is 100% spot on. What a farcical call.
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Marcus Harris test update. Last 13 test innings:. 11.14. 8.19.13. 6. 3. 9. 5.38. 3. 9no. 3 . 141 runs at 11.75.vs England it’s 64 runs at 8. His selection beggars belief.
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What a master coach Craig Bellamy is !. Bellyache can turn relative nobodies into outstanding players. They love playing for him. He just has Robbo’s measure. How many of those players below, would have made a Roosters starting side at the start of the season ?
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Wow ! Things got a little heated between @brentread_7 and Greg Alexander on NRL360. Was Ready disrespectful ?
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Australian journalist @plalor was lucky to get a word in when he appeared on @piersmorgan show. But how delusional is Morgan ? If this happened or this happened or if a catch was taken etc, we’d be up 2-0.
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If this stumbling, bumbling Roosters side, that looks bereft of ideas in attack are to challenge Penrith this Friday, this has to be the backline. 1-Tedesco.2-Suaalii.3-Smith.4-Manu.5-Paulo.6-Keary .7-Walker . The Manu experiment hasn’t worked. Suaalii is not a centre. Today.
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Cameron Green has come of age as a test batsman with a superlative century. His second 50 off 46 balls. Outstanding knock.
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Greg Alexander is still Penrith’s greatest ever, and for Andrew Johns to suggest Cleary has gone past him is insane.
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Just wow !.Munster & Smith get handed a 2 match suspension & 40K fine. Gee that is so soft. Todd Carney & Mitchell Pearce must get so pissed off when such weak penalties are handed out.
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Let’s not forget that NSW lost last years series with Luai & Cleary in the halves. How can the form of Nico Hynes be denied ?.He has to start surely.
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I cannot believe that the board offered Brad Fittler another 12 months as NSW coach. I’m equally surprised that Freddy didn’t stand down. He’s lost 3 of the past 4 series, each time as the overwhelming favourite. His tactics & selections when series were alive have been
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He’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but NRL360 has lacked an edge since Paul Kent left. When Gorden Tallis replaced him as the co-host last month, i didn’t expect he’d be still in the chair weeks later. I’d love to see Corey Parker given a crack. He’s articulate & isn’t afraid to
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There are certain coaches in the NRL that require a side littered with big names to make an impact. One such coach isn’t Andrew Webster. What he has achieved thus far with the Warriors is nothing short of remarkable. The club needed a new voice. Surely he’s coach of the year ?
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So we now have a new rule. no longer can we tackle hard !.Seriously this is getting embarrassing.
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Listening to channel 9’s coverage tonight makes me really appreciate the commentary of Mick Ennis. Never thought I’d say that.
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Just watched the Test on Prime & the best quote came from Marcus Harris, just after the controversial Bairstow runout.
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Around this time last year there was talk Angus Crichton’s career was over. He did return ,but was a shadow of his former self. Odds of him playing Origin again were 100/1. Now he’s just about a certain selection. He’s all smiles and loving it. What a remarkable turnaround !!
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Ok everyone are you sitting down ?. Forget the M.Sivo drama. how’s about this one !!. The Titans Brian Kelly is nominated for centre of the year at the Dally M’s. JOSEPH MANU MISSED OUT 😂😂😂😂.
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The English press wanted nothing to do with mentioning Ollie Robinson’s abuse of Khawaja. Imagine the hysteria if that was one of ours. Hopefully the Aussie bowlers pepper this loud mouth with some chin music.
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All this talk that Jimmy Anderson will retire as the greatest fast bowler in history is fanciful. I would have him at best, coming in at no 8. His current average is still the highest of the below greats & it took Anderson until around his 70th test to get it below 30 !
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So Fox are wanting a longer season, whilst Nine prefer a shorter one because they didn’t want it clashing with the T20 World Cup. Do Nine powerbrokers realise that no one really gives a shit about T20 & fans would rather rugby league ?.
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Don’t think I’ve witnessed a more incompetent performance from a referee since Greg Hartley in 1978. Ashley Klein CANNOT referee another match in the finals series. Mistake after mistake. Just putrid.
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Reckon Wests Tigers fans will be hoping new recruit @JackoHastings can produce this type of vision in 2022. #WhatATry
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This is absolute gold !. Poor Laurie Daley trying to explain the odds for the women’s state of origin. He had 3 goes at it and still couldn’t get it right.
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I absolutely adore James Tedesco as a player. He is IMO in the top 5 fullbacks I’ve ever seen & has done it all. Unfortunately i think his days as a representative fullback are over. He’s lost that edge that separated him from the rest. Time to call it a day Teddy.
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What an absolute farce the NRL are !!. They suspend Nelson A Soloma for defending a teammate but find that David Fifita who has no case to answer. I won’t even bring up M.Pearce’ punishment. YOURE A JOKE GREENBERG !.Please resign.
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Hopefully @NRL watched the heartbreaking story about the great Mario Fenech tonight on 7. His family shouldn’t be struggling to pay bills. Something needs to be done. It ain’t that difficult.
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I think the time has come to break up the Cleary/Luai Origin partnership. QLD have won 4 of the past 5 matches. This theory about needing club combinations for Origin is nonsense. No club side would ever defeat QLD or NSW. Initially i wanted Hynes, but I’m swaying towards
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