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CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT In absolutely fucking heartbreaking news out of NRL HQ today, it seems these gotdam coronavirus has finally succeeded in its efforts to take away the last good thing Australia had to look forward to this winter. The 2020 NRL season has been suspended amid the growing impact of the coronavirus pandemic in Australia, which was an easily solvable issue...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT In a silver lining for the AFL during the whole Coronavirus crisis, the Gold Coast Suns have somehow managed to set a new ground attendance record. This remarkable achievement comes despite the fact they were playing under the gathering ban restrictions. "Yeah, it's something I guess," said AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan moments before announcing the season would be...

As the NRL teeters on the edge, those in charge of the game are desperately trying to keep the ball rolling. We spoke to Dr Norman Swan this week about what we should be doing in 'these uncertain times': While there is countless work going into somehow keeping the season going ahead, others have been doing their best to ensure there...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT As they say in the show business of Rugby League, the show must go on, and that it did last night at ANZ Stadium. After much criticism, round two of the NRL went ahead last night with the Bulldogs and Cowboys kicking us off in some unusual circumstances. While many noticed the ball boys wearing gloves and the players...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT The makers of the NRL's premier retailer of all rugby league accessories are now rapidly extending their range to COVID-19 protective-wear. Steeden, or 'Stoydin' as they are known to 'rugba leg' fans, has this week unveiled a collection of 'NRL Round Two, 2020' themed merchandise. The new designs include club-branded hand sanitiser, studded boot covers, and now the new headgearmask...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT With major sporting leagues such as the NBA and EPL suspending their seasons indefinitely, it can almost be guaranteed that the chaotic National Rugby League will not be as quick and as smooth in managing their players and business interests during the COVID-19 pandemic. With Round 2 onwards to be played behind closed doors, the NRL are now looking...

TRACEY BENDINGER | Culture | Contact After only just releasing the 2020 version of Tina Turner’s, Simply the Best, to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the iconic NRL promotion, the game has today revealed to The Advocate that they’ve already got another cracker tune lined up to promote the 2021 season. “Bro, you won’t believe the tuna sandwich we have lined up for 2021," said...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT The NRL round one between the Manly Sea Eagles and Melbourne storm has gone ahead at Brookvale Oval today, despite the scares of coronavirus. Thousands of diehard silvertails fans have come out to cheer on their boys in HD light at home, even on the Hill. Fans say if a respiratory pandemic can't keep them at home on the couch...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Parramatta's 2020 line up look to end the club's 34-year premiership drought, and they hit the ground running with an 8-2 win over arch-rivals Canterbury. Even in the midst of the coronavirus panic, the Eels almost packed out the holy BankWest stadium, proving that their fans haven't given up hope just yet. LISTEN TO OUR COUNTDOWN OF EVERY NRL 2019/20...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Scotty From Marketing has had to put on his Prime Minister hat this evening and lay down the law. As the number 59 ticketholder Cronulla Sharks, the PM has acted quickly to stop any conversation around spectator-free games at Australian sporting events. This comes as the NBA abruptly suspended its season on Wednesday after a Utah Jazz player was found...