The Dugout – The Last of the Class
And so we’ve come to the end. Or if not the end, then the beginning of the end. Kobe Bryant, one of the great artists in NBA history, announced his impending retirement this week in poetic verse.
The Postmodern Majesty of the Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors don’t exist. How can they? It’s not possible.
Fast Break Report #12: Some Very Expensive Free Throws
The Breakers went to Perth on a three game winning streak and with only one loss since Corey Webster returned. No small coincidence, that.
The Wildcard’s NFL Predictions - Week 12
This week begins with a Thanksgiving trilogy. Better than many Hollywood trilogies, although it’s no Indiana Jones.
The Dugout – They Were the Best of Teams, They Were The Worst of Teams
There's a pretty substantial difference between the Golden State Warriors and the Philadelphia 76ers. About the biggest difference imaginable.
Fast Break Report #11: Corey Webster Says Hello
Sometimes it takes a complete team effort to earn a victory and other times it just takes one star to get hot.
Fast Break Report #10: Good Enough is Good Enough
The Breakers dropped by Sydney for their one and only battle with recognised NBA talent Al Harrington and it was a game of many oddities.
The Wildcard’s NFL Predictions - Week 11
Right, that’s it. After last week’s disaster of picks, the time has come for me to accept that I’m not going to make the NFL Prediction Playoffs.
The Dugout – In the Firing Line
It may be the beginning of the end for Peyton Manning, poor Peyton. All of a sudden Steven Adams' free throws are better than Manning's QB throws.
Fast Break Report #9: It’s Better At Home
Fresh off of a burgeoning new rivalry with Melbourne, the Breakers returned home to do battle with their traditional enemies, the Perth Wildcats.
The Wildcard’s NFL Predictions - Week 10
Folks, I have a confession to make. I’m feeling disillusioned with the NFL.
The Dugout – Blocked and Loaded
All of those recent blocks have seen Adams shoot up the averages, he’s now sitting ninth in the NBA with 2.29 per game.
Fast Break Report #8: The Fouls and the Fury
Despite what sports fans will say, they secretly love it when they can feel robbed by a referee.
Fast Break Report #7: The Ol' Fourth Quarter Runaway
Yeah, g’day there, how about another Breakers win? Lovely.
The Wildcard’s NFL Predictions - Week 9
Todd Gurley might already be one of the three best running backs in the NFL and this week he plays Adrian Peterson. If there are 50 pass attempts in this game then I want my money back.
The Dugout – The Mysterious Waiver Wire
It sure was a busy week for the Hayne Plane considering he didn't even play. Steven Adams played though. So did the Kansas City Royals.
The Wildcard’s NFL Predictions - Week 8
Look at all of these unbeaten teams! Somebody ought to do something about it...
Fast Break Report #6: The Webby & Wesley Show
This was a good game.
Steven Adams & The Oklahoma City Thunder Preview: Third Season’s the Charm?
Exploring the past, present and future of New Zealand's favourite basketballing son and the championshpi-craving team he plays for.
The Dugout – Tributes and Perspective
Basketball suffered an immeasurable loss when Flip Saunders passed away this week. So don't panic when Jarryd Hayne misses one game in his rookie season.