Short and Sweets October 7 Not being at the ground for the GF, I recognise I may have mis-read the following but this is how it came across to me: the match itself was so exciting, one…
By STEVE MASCORD MOST football teams in most big games have a rallying cry. Some of them are positive – doing it for such-and-such – and some are negative – proving the &*$%’s wrong. Often, we don’t…
Short and Sweets October 1 How lost is the west of Sydney when it comes to its sport teams? The debut season of the wonderful Wanderers apart what about the rest! Repeat poor seasons plagued Giants of…
By Steve Mascord IT’s July 20, 2001. Parramatta stalwart Jason Taylor is nearing a pointscoring record as he takes on the Melbourne Storm at Docklands Stadium. With the scoring mark nearing, Taylor is replaced by coach Brian…
Dear Player, Don’t do drugs. Don’t cheat. Don’t cheat your team, your family, your friends. Don’t gamble. Don’t gamble your career, your future, your life. You are living the dream, making a living out of doing what…
THE WRAP: NRL Round 25 By STEVE MASCORD BRISBANE prop Ben Hannant played on with two potentially serious injuries on Friday night in a vain bid to lift the Broncos into the finals. There are 10 teams…
Short and Sweets August 27th Grey matter, What’s the matter, It all matters I guess there is always going to be grey area within the rules of rugby league. That NO TRY ruling against Roger T-S after…
with Courtney Beaton What was your path from the junior ranks into the top grades? I played my entire junior footy with Gerringong. I played 1st grade for Gerringong when I was 17 and stayed playing there…
Short and Sweets August 27, 2013  Let’s Get Physical If you are feeling a bit low today for some reason, Roosters supporter perhaps, take a moment for Mr X. Not for the first time this season his…
Short and Sweets August 26, 2013 Before you move on please read this  (Brain Matters) by Peter Fitzsmons for SMH Saturday August 24. Can we then all jump on anyone who decides that it’s ok for any player…