Again, again, again... Todd Carney again caught red-faced after a night out drinking with former team mate Anthony Watts. It's one thing not being able to put the bottle down, but it's another to have the stupidity to put yourself in the situation where alcohol is readily available. With a 6 figure contract (probably starting with 3), a NSW jersey calling and bunch of fans cheering you on each week, how hard is it to restrain yourself from going out into the city!
Why are the Roosters soo hesistant to let Todd Carney go ?
Well in 12 months time, he'll pop up again at another NRL club and will come back to haunt them. It will be tough for Carney to get a visa to travel overseas to play in the Super League as well and will mean he is even further away from his family - so a move to England is unlikely.
Not only that, the Roosters will struggle without their star player whom they've given numerous chances to.
If Carney is suspended from playing for the rest of the season, which is likely, he's odds on to turn back to the bottle and disgrace himself again.
A troubled star on the brink of losing everything... pull your head in!
Monday, April 18, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Bennett to the Knights & Round 6
Wayne Bennett this week signed a 4-year contract worth an estimated $6 million with the Newcastle Knights. South Sydney have missed out on a coach that I believe is one of the few people with the ability to transform the losing culture that has plagued South Sydney in recent years.
Speculation has risen as to the future of Dragons fullback Darius Boyd who has pledged his allegiance to Wayne Bennett, rather than the club he plays for. With the likes of Kade Snowden and Canberra's Joe Picker also on the radar for Wayne Bennett, the Knights will need to make room and a clean out would be necessary. Junior Sau looks likely to move on, unless he agrees to a deal worth less than his asking price of $250,000. Players like Ben Rogers, Shannon McDonnell and even Isaac De Gois could be on the chopping block.
Round 6
Parramatta vs Bulldogs
Traditionally a very good game. With the Dogs coming off a Sunday afternoon loss to the Dragons, they will be hungry for victory. Things just aren't shaping up for the Eels this season and they need a strong performance from Jarryd Hayne to stop this from getting ugly.
My tip = Bulldogs
Gold Coast vs Wests Tigers
Titans are another team who have started very poorly. Injuries and poor attitudes have plagued their campaign thus far, but the return of Scott Prince, at home, against his former club, should make for a good game of footy. However the Tigers have been far too impressive this year and even with Chris Lawrence and Lote Tuqiri, they have still been very good with Benji Marshall on fire.
My tip = Wests Tigers
Manly vs New Zealand
Brookvale oval, 5pm should draw a decent crowd for Manly. Both teams backing up from close victories in their previous games. Manly are currently 3 wins from 5 games and I expect them to take the points again tomorrow night.
My tip = Manly
North Queensland vs Canberra
The Cowboys are currently sitting at 4th on the ladder and have looked very strong with Thurston controlling them around the park. The Raiders welcome back U20's half Sam Williams who will slot in for an injured Matt Orford, who copped a knee to the back in Canberra's 4th successive loss last week. Although I think Williams will add plenty to this team, the Cowboys should be too strong at home. Watch out for Cowboys winger, Kalifi Faifai Loa.
My tip = North Queensland
Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos
The Roosters are coming off a loss to the NZ and should bounce back strongly. The halves from both teams have big roles to play in getting their teams over the line. Expect a close game with plenty of free flowing attacking football.
My tip = Sydney Roosters
Newcastle vs Cronulla
Newcastle just couldn't find the line last week and Cronulla were unlucky to not hold on. Expect another close and hard fought game, but I think the Cronulla pack will help their team prevail
My tip = Cronulla Sharks
Penrith vs Melbourne
This could get ugly.. Penrith have been pretty useless this season and Melbourne have been brilliant and are sitting on top of the ladder. Expect big points to be scored in this game and don't be surprised if it gets embarrassing !
My tip = Melbourne
South Sydney vs St George
The Dragons don't like Monday night football.. having won just 1 out of their last 4 Monday night games. However South Sydney are travelling very poorly this season and the Saints were great last week vs the Bulldogs. Expect a comfortable win for the "Red V"
My tip = Dragons
Speculation has risen as to the future of Dragons fullback Darius Boyd who has pledged his allegiance to Wayne Bennett, rather than the club he plays for. With the likes of Kade Snowden and Canberra's Joe Picker also on the radar for Wayne Bennett, the Knights will need to make room and a clean out would be necessary. Junior Sau looks likely to move on, unless he agrees to a deal worth less than his asking price of $250,000. Players like Ben Rogers, Shannon McDonnell and even Isaac De Gois could be on the chopping block.
Round 6
Parramatta vs Bulldogs
Traditionally a very good game. With the Dogs coming off a Sunday afternoon loss to the Dragons, they will be hungry for victory. Things just aren't shaping up for the Eels this season and they need a strong performance from Jarryd Hayne to stop this from getting ugly.
My tip = Bulldogs
Gold Coast vs Wests Tigers
Titans are another team who have started very poorly. Injuries and poor attitudes have plagued their campaign thus far, but the return of Scott Prince, at home, against his former club, should make for a good game of footy. However the Tigers have been far too impressive this year and even with Chris Lawrence and Lote Tuqiri, they have still been very good with Benji Marshall on fire.
My tip = Wests Tigers
Manly vs New Zealand
Brookvale oval, 5pm should draw a decent crowd for Manly. Both teams backing up from close victories in their previous games. Manly are currently 3 wins from 5 games and I expect them to take the points again tomorrow night.
My tip = Manly
North Queensland vs Canberra
The Cowboys are currently sitting at 4th on the ladder and have looked very strong with Thurston controlling them around the park. The Raiders welcome back U20's half Sam Williams who will slot in for an injured Matt Orford, who copped a knee to the back in Canberra's 4th successive loss last week. Although I think Williams will add plenty to this team, the Cowboys should be too strong at home. Watch out for Cowboys winger, Kalifi Faifai Loa.
My tip = North Queensland
Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos
The Roosters are coming off a loss to the NZ and should bounce back strongly. The halves from both teams have big roles to play in getting their teams over the line. Expect a close game with plenty of free flowing attacking football.
My tip = Sydney Roosters
Newcastle vs Cronulla
Newcastle just couldn't find the line last week and Cronulla were unlucky to not hold on. Expect another close and hard fought game, but I think the Cronulla pack will help their team prevail
My tip = Cronulla Sharks
Penrith vs Melbourne
This could get ugly.. Penrith have been pretty useless this season and Melbourne have been brilliant and are sitting on top of the ladder. Expect big points to be scored in this game and don't be surprised if it gets embarrassing !
My tip = Melbourne
South Sydney vs St George
The Dragons don't like Monday night football.. having won just 1 out of their last 4 Monday night games. However South Sydney are travelling very poorly this season and the Saints were great last week vs the Bulldogs. Expect a comfortable win for the "Red V"
My tip = Dragons
Monday, April 4, 2011
Opening 4 Rounds Completed
The injury toll, Tinkler takes over and this weeks featured player - Matt Utai...
Never have I seen such an overwhelming number of high quality players sitting on the sidelines so early into a season. But where does the problem rest ? Is it the gang tackles and wrestling moves? Tougher training sessions? Does the NRL need to step in and limit the number of players in a tackle ? Is banning the shoulder charge the answer ? I think the problem focuses in on the heavy training sessions and heavy contact. The players are built bigger and hit harder these days. Their muscles are more developed physically, but their joints and ligaments aren't. Banning shoulder charges is not the answer.. It's a mans sport and the entertainment value of a shoulder charge should take precedence over the little number of injuries that can be directly related to the player receiving such brutal treatment. I think it's up to the coaches to curb the amount of training the players are doing and limiting the use of injured players, wherever possible, as it's all beginning to take it's toll.
Now to Newcastle and congrats to Nathan Tinkler and his Sporting Group for securing ownership of the Newcastle Club, with a 97% majority vote. I've always had my doubts about private ownership but I think clubs need to find a balance where their owners are taking a back foot in footballing decisions and keeping in mind that it's a club, not a business. Tinkler appears to be heading in the right direction with the Newcastle clubs and I'm impressed by his vision to pack out AusGrid stadium with Blue and Red. This coincides with the opening of their new grandstand, which takes the stadiums capacity to 30,000 !
Matt Utai... Returning from a season of park football, playing for the Auburn Warriors, the 29-year old is looking to resurrect his career with the Wests Tigers. Injuries to Beau Ryan and a career-ending one to Taniela Tuiaki have given the "pocket rocket" a real chance of doing so. Coming to the Tigers on an incentive based deal, Utai has impressed with solid performances in defence and attack, including an average of just over 115 metres and 12.5 hit ups per game, the winger has all but secured his spot on the flank and has IMO poured the cement!
Never have I seen such an overwhelming number of high quality players sitting on the sidelines so early into a season. But where does the problem rest ? Is it the gang tackles and wrestling moves? Tougher training sessions? Does the NRL need to step in and limit the number of players in a tackle ? Is banning the shoulder charge the answer ? I think the problem focuses in on the heavy training sessions and heavy contact. The players are built bigger and hit harder these days. Their muscles are more developed physically, but their joints and ligaments aren't. Banning shoulder charges is not the answer.. It's a mans sport and the entertainment value of a shoulder charge should take precedence over the little number of injuries that can be directly related to the player receiving such brutal treatment. I think it's up to the coaches to curb the amount of training the players are doing and limiting the use of injured players, wherever possible, as it's all beginning to take it's toll.
Now to Newcastle and congrats to Nathan Tinkler and his Sporting Group for securing ownership of the Newcastle Club, with a 97% majority vote. I've always had my doubts about private ownership but I think clubs need to find a balance where their owners are taking a back foot in footballing decisions and keeping in mind that it's a club, not a business. Tinkler appears to be heading in the right direction with the Newcastle clubs and I'm impressed by his vision to pack out AusGrid stadium with Blue and Red. This coincides with the opening of their new grandstand, which takes the stadiums capacity to 30,000 !
Matt Utai... Returning from a season of park football, playing for the Auburn Warriors, the 29-year old is looking to resurrect his career with the Wests Tigers. Injuries to Beau Ryan and a career-ending one to Taniela Tuiaki have given the "pocket rocket" a real chance of doing so. Coming to the Tigers on an incentive based deal, Utai has impressed with solid performances in defence and attack, including an average of just over 115 metres and 12.5 hit ups per game, the winger has all but secured his spot on the flank and has IMO poured the cement!
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