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Fremantle Season Preview 2012

Darren Parkin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:49:58 +0000

Michael Barlow made his comeback in the second half of last year and whilst he was solid, he did lack the spark of early 2010 when he burst onto the scene prior to his broken leg. Can he recapture the magic in 2012 with a full pre season under his belt? Anthony Morabito is another talented player to return from injury after missing all of 2011 after a knee reconstruction. …

Rugby League Fun Betting Facts

Billy Wagons — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:44:17 +0000

To get excited about the upcoming NRL season, we give you 16 fun betting facts to take into the 2012 season. One per club, take them through the year to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. The Brisbane Broncos are 8-1 under in total points markets over the last two season when the weather is wet. The Canberra Raiders were a terrible 1-9 against the spread …

Essendon Season Preview 2012

Darren Parkin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:09:46 +0000

The rise of Carlisle and Hardingham has helped the Dons solve the riddle of where they play Michael Hurley. I personally feel Hurley is a natural centre half back but with Gumbleton injured, he has been required in attack where he is also an emerging star of the game. I think for the foreseeable future his role will be at centre half forward. Youngsters Melksham, Howlett, Colyer and Hocking all …

Pure, Unadulterated Linsanity

Mitch Fraser — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:30:27 +0000

Just in case you missed it, Mitch Fraser introduces Sports Hub to Jeremy Lin and the phenomenon that is Linsanity. Has it been the most rapid rise to unsubstantiated superstardom of all time? In case you’ve somehow managed to miss it, Jeremy Lin has emerged as the epitome of an ‘overnight sensation’. I know it’s a terrible cliché, but the story of Lin and the ‘Linsanity’ surrounding him is dead …

FA CUP – Nearing the Business End

Tommy Fotak — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:18:50 +0000

The FA Cup is back with the round of 16, there are nine Premier League sides left and the draw has been unkind to the lower league sides with each of them having to face a top flight team. It’s the battle of the fifths when Chelsea, fifth in the Premier League host Birmingham, fifth in the Championship. The Chelsea manager André Villas-Boas has admitted to discontent amongst some of …

A-League Round 20 Preview – Crunch Time

Mitch Fraser — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:22:59 +0000

As the A-League finals series rapidly approaches, we had a few team make significant statements last weekend. Seasons were on the line as Melbourne Victory delivered their new manager his first win, while the Brisbane Roar disposed of the briefly second placed Wellington Phoenix pretty emphatically. Sydney defied all logic to defeat the red hot Perth Glory while Melbourne Heart went down without a whimper against the inform Newcastle Jets. …

Lightning Stakes Day 2012 – Back in Black

Shane Donoghue — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:33:09 +0000

Shane “Butsy” Donoghue & David “Flash’ Lithgow preview the massive day at Flemington on GR1 Lightning Stakes Day featuring the super mare Black Caviar. As well as summarising the Vamos Stakes night and the Hobart Cup we also talk to Des Gleeson and Damian Oliver and give you our tips for a super Saturday of racing. Check out The TOTE Tasmania’s YouTube channel Follow Shane on TWITTER @shanedonoghue Follow David …

It’s Only Pre-Season – NAB Cup 2012

Shane Donoghue — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:24:39 +0000

One of the times of year I dread is when the cricket and footy seasons collide. Gone are the days when we had 2-3 weeks to recuperate from a huge cricket season. It seems that every year the football codes creep closer and closer to the baggy greens and pyjama cricket. All for what? A terrible pre-season competition that showcases rookies and fringe players before the season proper. A meaningless, …

Collingwood Season Preview 2012

Darren Parkin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:30:15 +0000

Backline structure will be interesting. Nathan Brown missed all of 2011 but was one of the hero’s of the flag in 2010. Chris Tarrant and Ben Reid carried the key defensive posts last year but do they pick all 3 of them if Brown is fit? Could this make them too slow defensively? O’Brien and Maxwell can also play roles so it will be fascinating to see which way Collingwood …

Business as usual for Manly

Billy Wagons — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:41:53 +0000

One of the most asked questions heading into NRL season 2012 revolves around Manly and how they will start the season and how they will finish up. Few premiers have had such a tumultuous offseason. Only days after Manly claimed what many considered to be an unlikely premiership, rumours started to gain momentum that coach Des Hasler wanted out and would sign with Canterbury. Within weeks he had signed and …