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King Guth out of pocket

Clint Gutherson is one of many Australian sports stars who is owed money by a failed technology start-up that promised to be an Instagram for sports stars.

Called 20Four, the service collapsed in late December, according to the SMH and owes $900,000.

Thornett brother passes away

Sad news today that the last remaining of the Thornett brothers, John, passed away aged 83.

A former Wallaby captain and Australian water polo player, his death represents the end of arguably the most talented trio of brothers that Australia has ever

Manu Ma'u: The Tongan Terminator (NRL.com)

Parramatta forward Manu Ma'u has a new nickname and it's all thanks to the torment he went through during the Eels' painful 2018 season.

Ma'u went low in a tackle on Samoan international James Gavet during the Pacific Test match in June and copped an

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RB replied to Poppa's discussion Poppa's Corner: We made a mistake, lets admit it and go forward....and yes it looks like we are overated!

"Pezet was very poor on the weekend. He's an elite ball-player, but the rest of his game is non existent. He was a speed bump in defence, whilst the dragons had 3 line breaks past him. He seemed to get his head down and went missing for the rest of…"

The Captain replied to Poppa's discussion Poppa's Corner: We made a mistake, lets admit it and go forward....and yes it looks like we are overated!

"If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail.
We are 12 months since DBrown signed with Newcastle and over 18 months since Takagi left for the Panthers.
The Pezet thought bubble was an idea by a rookie coach that should have been knocked on the head…"

EA replied to EA's discussion Hopgood acl

"No he does not need an exemption. Dev players are allowed to play from round 1. Only NSW Cup contract players need exemptions to start the year. I think the rules changed in 2025 or 2024"

Coryn Hughes replied to Poppa's discussion Poppa's Corner: We made a mistake, lets admit it and go forward....and yes it looks like we are overated!

"Here's one for you Pops I've already put the line through us for this year as currently constructed.The middle has been exposed already in all 3 contests We have half a spine and we just don't have the talent to go with the best not with standing…"