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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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Randy Handlinger replied to SuperEel 22's discussion Which players would you target as a value investment?

"I don't think the current climate allows the purchase of great players, with a good history, at a fair price without "gambling and hoping we strike gold". It just doesn't seem realistic to me anymore. Tuuivati should be a value buy for us but to…"

Hell On Eels posted a discussion

Podcast Debate: Have Your Say

Some fans want major changes and sackings at the club. Some want minor changes.
Others think the club needs stability and patience.
And some, like me, are strongly against calls to sack people like Jim Sarantinos and want to leave club decisions to…

SuperEel 22 posted a discussion

Which players would you target as a value investment?

Which players in the NRL do you see as being a value investment that you would like to see Parramatta sign?
Often when we discuss player signings, we talk about a player's rumoured market price and their current form. Is that how we should be…

Hell On Eels replied to Hell On Eels's discussion V'landyball: The Momentum Wars

"Coryn, well said. I'm all aboard the "urgent athlete", especially if they move the dial on momentum.
In principle you're correct, about spreading the net as wide as possible.
But let's look at your body of evidence NZ RU developed to NRL. Let's keep…"