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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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JC replied to Poppa's discussion Speed, Power, Athleticism, But Not Specifically Size; These are the Key Areas Emerging Under These Rules Forced on Teams

"Sorry poppa, you caught me off guard and unprepared. I'm not expert on how the game of touch footy is played currently, i was merely going off memory from how the game was played when I last played 30 years ago. The way nrl is being played this…"

Mitchy replied to Joel K's discussion Volkman shopped to Super Leage clubs

"TBH I would be happy for the guy if received a 2-3 yr deal; he has been good for us and had some times to get through. I would imagine it is a manager thing looking out for his client and also $$$"

Parra_Greg replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.

"Ok Prof Daz (word salads aside re scapegoating/denial), The club are paying MON a good salary for expertise and outcomes......
where is the accountability...if not him who ? your defence here seems illogical to use your term or framing ...."

Parra_Greg replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.

"Fair enough Poppa.
As you know the frustration comes from inaction,silence,apathy,identification and inability to sign targets or keep talented juniors.. Its multifactorial
Id be happy with them trying and being agressive in that pursuit if we…"