Todd Carney has turned to Michael Clarke for advice on dealing with his annus horribilis
I'll take it from here...
Carney is believed to be considering asking Lara Bingle out, but wants to seek the blessing of the man nicknamed Pup before he asks her out on a date.
"She's real purdy," Carney said.
Michael Clarke's manager, Les Biles, could not be reached for comment, although Clarke himself was happy to open up to League Blog.
"Yeah, Carnes and I have been having a few candlelit dinners to see if we can work out where he went wrong this year. We're pretty sure it's the coach's fault, and if not the coach, then the captain, and if not the captain, the selectors. I can rule out the vice captain as the source of anything annus horribilissy."
LB asked whether Clarke had given Carney the all clear to pursue Bingle.
"He wants to what? You have to be ****ing kidding me."
LB was then privvy to Clarke ringing Carney and engaging in a heated conversation. We of course won't divulge the contents of the conversation, other than to say it was mostly about exotic TAB bets.
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Storm in a Teacup
In one of the momentous days in the history of Rugby League, League Blog was shocked to find out that the Newcastle Knights are chasing Brett Finch to fill the role of five eight in 2011. An amazing and noteworthy revelation - we think this may be the story of the year.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Sponsored by Betstar
Punters,
I noticed something today that reminded me of that Dudley Moore/Darryl Hannah movie Crazy People, where an advertiser started using honesty to sell his products.
It seems that Betstar is doing the same thing. Note their statement on my Oztips page today.
I like it. Makes me want to head straight to the Pokies.
In other news, yes, Storm to beat the Sea Eagles.
I noticed something today that reminded me of that Dudley Moore/Darryl Hannah movie Crazy People, where an advertiser started using honesty to sell his products.
It seems that Betstar is doing the same thing. Note their statement on my Oztips page today.
I like it. Makes me want to head straight to the Pokies.
In other news, yes, Storm to beat the Sea Eagles.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Ennis shots
ABC Sport reports that a high shot has cost Michael Ennis a week. In other news, four Michael Ennis wide shots cost the Bulldogs a week.
The same report mentions that "Warriors back James Maloney and Gold Coast reserve prop Bodene Thompson". League Blog is all for teams backing their own players, but why New Zealand would want to back a Titans player is beyond us. It is possible to interpret the above statement another way though: the Titans are reserving Thompson, possibly for use at a later date. Thompson, who born was around the same time the movie Point Break came out, has no known interest in robbing banks in between surfing, playing beach gridiron and rescuing Keanu Reeves from Anthony Kiedis.
The same report mentions that "Warriors back James Maloney and Gold Coast reserve prop Bodene Thompson". League Blog is all for teams backing their own players, but why New Zealand would want to back a Titans player is beyond us. It is possible to interpret the above statement another way though: the Titans are reserving Thompson, possibly for use at a later date. Thompson, who born was around the same time the movie Point Break came out, has no known interest in robbing banks in between surfing, playing beach gridiron and rescuing Keanu Reeves from Anthony Kiedis.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
That's All...
Foxsports yesterday:
Wests Tigers have appointed former Bulldogs coach Steve Folkes as the club's new high performance manager. Folkes, who guided the Bulldogs to the 2004 NRL premiership, will work alongside Tigers head coach Tim Sheens and his assistants Royce Simmons and Peter Gentle.
"Steve brings a wealth of experience to our organisation. His appointment is the start of a new era for Wests Tigers as we step up across all areas in 2010," said Tigers chief executive Stephen Humphreys. Following his departure from the Bulldogs at the end of 2008, Folkes spent time as the strength and conditioning coach of the West Indies cricket team and Sheens said he was the ideal candidate for the role.
"Steve is the man I wanted," Sheens said.
I'll take it from here, Foxsports...
"Well", clarified Sheens, "I actually wanted to get Viv Richards. I think that cricket skills, you know, batting, bowling, sledging, infidelity, are essential in Rugby League. But Viv was unavailable, as were Curtley Ambrose, Richie Richardson and Brian Lara. We almost landed Warnie - he fits perfectly into the Rugby League mold - but he just texted us "back door's open". We also considered Roy Symonds, on the strength of his tackle of the streaker, but we rejected him because the players would be confused at being coached by Roy Symonds and Royce Simmons at the same time. It actually ended up being a close decision between Steve Folkes and Ian Chappell, but we thought that Chappelli might be a bit too lively for the role... but nonetheless, Steve is the man I wanted".
Wests Tigers have appointed former Bulldogs coach Steve Folkes as the club's new high performance manager. Folkes, who guided the Bulldogs to the 2004 NRL premiership, will work alongside Tigers head coach Tim Sheens and his assistants Royce Simmons and Peter Gentle.
"Steve brings a wealth of experience to our organisation. His appointment is the start of a new era for Wests Tigers as we step up across all areas in 2010," said Tigers chief executive Stephen Humphreys. Following his departure from the Bulldogs at the end of 2008, Folkes spent time as the strength and conditioning coach of the West Indies cricket team and Sheens said he was the ideal candidate for the role.
"Steve is the man I wanted," Sheens said.
I'll take it from here, Foxsports...
"Well", clarified Sheens, "I actually wanted to get Viv Richards. I think that cricket skills, you know, batting, bowling, sledging, infidelity, are essential in Rugby League. But Viv was unavailable, as were Curtley Ambrose, Richie Richardson and Brian Lara. We almost landed Warnie - he fits perfectly into the Rugby League mold - but he just texted us "back door's open". We also considered Roy Symonds, on the strength of his tackle of the streaker, but we rejected him because the players would be confused at being coached by Roy Symonds and Royce Simmons at the same time. It actually ended up being a close decision between Steve Folkes and Ian Chappell, but we thought that Chappelli might be a bit too lively for the role... but nonetheless, Steve is the man I wanted".
Adding insult to injury
A sight for sore eyes - Matt Utai toplessAs Brett Kimmorley returned to training yesterday, the Bulldogs rubbed tasty salt and vinegar into Newcastle's wounds by training in their colours.
"I don't see why we can't," coach Kevin Moore said. "They're out now, so their colours are up for grabs."
NRL Chief David Gallop confirmed an obscure by-law allows a defeated semifinals team's colours to be worn by their vanquisher. "It harks back to the league's primal origins, when the winner would wear the skin of the beaten during their next training run. I've got no problems with what the Dogs have done."
Meanwhile, League HQ reported today that "Bulldogs chief executive Todd Greenberg said the club was satisfied with a $5000 fine imposed on the Knights after his players complained about being badly scratched by an illegal grip pad worn by Newcastle forward Richie Fa'aoso last weekend."
I'll take it from here...
The Knights players had joined the Bulldogs players for a drink after the game at Forresters, when Richie Fa'aoso reportedly lined up several Dogs players against the wall and slapped them in the face while wearing the grip pad. Luke Ricketson could not be reached for comment, though CCTV footage reportedly shows him exfoliating his handsome face with the grip pad later in the evening.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Hasler mystified by Titans' outsider status
Also spotted in MX was an article about the Sea Eagles - Titans game. I'll take it from here, MX...
Des (pronounced 'Desce') Hasler is mystified by Gold Coast's outsider status as a premiership threat. "I don't see why people are writing them off, saying they don't have what it takes to make a grand final, let alone win the comp, that they're a boring, uninspiring, one dimensional team whose top gear is second."
Des immediately after Manly's grand final win
"I really couldn't tell you why some people say that they're essentially a joke in the eyes of the fans, the media but most importantly, the players and coaches. I just don't get it. We'll be treating them with the respect they deserve on Saturday night."
Des (pronounced 'Desce') Hasler is mystified by Gold Coast's outsider status as a premiership threat. "I don't see why people are writing them off, saying they don't have what it takes to make a grand final, let alone win the comp, that they're a boring, uninspiring, one dimensional team whose top gear is second."
Des immediately after Manly's grand final win"I really couldn't tell you why some people say that they're essentially a joke in the eyes of the fans, the media but most importantly, the players and coaches. I just don't get it. We'll be treating them with the respect they deserve on Saturday night."
Morris twins vying for pride, beer
Reading MX yesterday, I came across an article which needed very little rewriting from League Blog.
A carton of Corona will spark a crosstown sibling shootout tomorrow night, as the Morris brothers vie for tryscoring supremacy. Josh and Brett each stand on 19 tries, 2 behind injured Tigers tank Taniela Tuiaki. But brotherly bragging rights are of much greater importance, especially with a carton of Mexico’s finest on the line.
Sweet, sweet beer
“Finishing top tryscorer means utterly nothing to me,” Bulldog Josh said on Thursday. “I just want to beat Brett.” For his part, Brett said he would be “praying to God that little s.o.b. doesn’t win. Hopefully he’ll blow out an ACL or be diagnosed with some non-genetic disorder that rules him out of the game altogether.”
Also in the running is Dogs winger Bryson Goodwin, who has 19 tries but was suspiciously tryless playing outside Morris against the Warriors.
The Dogs can seal the minor premiership tonight with a win, a stunning turnaround from last year’s wooden spoon. Bulldogs CEO Todd Greenberg is in negotiations with David Gallop to have the NRL chief present the JJ Giltinan Shield and the carton of Coronas together, should events pan out in the Dogs’ favour.
The consolation prize
“The Bulldogs are in the box seat so it’s reasonable for us to bring the shield and case to the SFS,” Gallop said. If things change, Slippery and I will head over to Jubilee, though I can’t guarantee there’ll be many Coronas left by the time we get there.”
A carton of Corona will spark a crosstown sibling shootout tomorrow night, as the Morris brothers vie for tryscoring supremacy. Josh and Brett each stand on 19 tries, 2 behind injured Tigers tank Taniela Tuiaki. But brotherly bragging rights are of much greater importance, especially with a carton of Mexico’s finest on the line.
Sweet, sweet beer“Finishing top tryscorer means utterly nothing to me,” Bulldog Josh said on Thursday. “I just want to beat Brett.” For his part, Brett said he would be “praying to God that little s.o.b. doesn’t win. Hopefully he’ll blow out an ACL or be diagnosed with some non-genetic disorder that rules him out of the game altogether.”
Also in the running is Dogs winger Bryson Goodwin, who has 19 tries but was suspiciously tryless playing outside Morris against the Warriors.
The Dogs can seal the minor premiership tonight with a win, a stunning turnaround from last year’s wooden spoon. Bulldogs CEO Todd Greenberg is in negotiations with David Gallop to have the NRL chief present the JJ Giltinan Shield and the carton of Coronas together, should events pan out in the Dogs’ favour.
The consolation prize“The Bulldogs are in the box seat so it’s reasonable for us to bring the shield and case to the SFS,” Gallop said. If things change, Slippery and I will head over to Jubilee, though I can’t guarantee there’ll be many Coronas left by the time we get there.”
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Echidnas
An interesting article from the Manly Daily (13 Aug 09) was brought to my attention yesterday. "Beware, boys back in town: The National Parks and Wildlife Service is warning bushwalkers in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park to be on the lookout for randy male echidnas following female echidnas through the bush... Staff at Ku-ring-gai Chase NP have witnessed several echidnas in recent weeks, including up to four males following one female in the hope of successfully mating with her... Sometimes as many as 11 male echidnas can be seen following a single female in the hope of mating with her, although three to four is more usual".
I'll take it from here Manly Daily.
"Matthew Johns could not be contacted for comment".
I'll take it from here Manly Daily.
"Matthew Johns could not be contacted for comment".
Monday, July 27, 2009
Barrett Unavailable...
This just in from Sydney Morning Herald… “SHARKS five-eighth Trent Barrett will not make himself available for selection for the end-of-season International Quad Series after being ruled out for the rest of the NRL season because of a cheekbone fracture”.
I’ll take it from here SMH…
"Despite having not played a test for Australia since 2005, Barrett’s class and talent have been a telling point in the Sharks positioning themselves for a shot at the wooden spoon in 2009. Other form players, such as Mark O’Meley, Carl Webb and Braith Anasta have also declared themselves unavailable for the end-of-season International Series due to injury. Eric Grothe Jnr has stated he too is unavailable because he thinks he might be able to get a gig with his band, Three Day Grothe, at the Parramatta Leagues Club that weekend.
Brett Kimmorley has declared himself available and ready to play. Daniel Holdsworth has also declared himself available."
I’ll take it from here SMH…
"Despite having not played a test for Australia since 2005, Barrett’s class and talent have been a telling point in the Sharks positioning themselves for a shot at the wooden spoon in 2009. Other form players, such as Mark O’Meley, Carl Webb and Braith Anasta have also declared themselves unavailable for the end-of-season International Series due to injury. Eric Grothe Jnr has stated he too is unavailable because he thinks he might be able to get a gig with his band, Three Day Grothe, at the Parramatta Leagues Club that weekend.
Brett Kimmorley has declared himself available and ready to play. Daniel Holdsworth has also declared himself available."
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