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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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RustyNuts replied to ParramattaLurker's discussion Round 8 Team List v Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (Anzac Round)

"EA, now that Ball has finished, what is the development comp that the players that don't get promoted to Flegg play? From your reports we a great bunch of forwards coming through, but don't know the systems like you as to what happens next. Hoping…"

Prof. Daz replied to Muttman's discussion Apa Twidle signs with the Bears

"If Lorenzo T is more promising than Apa T then why are so many comments here premised on "keep both" not "must choose"? It seems the method of critique here, for Apa T leaving, just lazily assumes the club can keep all potential products. Hence the…"

Longfin Eel replied to Muttman's discussion Apa Twidle signs with the Bears

"Hang on, many here couldn't wait to see the back of Russell over the past few years, and now we are lamenting that we didn't offer him more to stay at Parra? We do need to fit into a salary cap. Who goes to fund all these upgrades?"

Muttman replied to Muttman's discussion Apa Twidle signs with the Bears

"Good point Chief. I can see it now, Tuivati is too large and too slow for the modern game. He should have been wrapped up before this season. It's beyond obvious he's a talent with a long career ahead of him. Just get it done. I reckon we're a…"