Monday Buzz: Weekend highlights, lowlights
NRL referees are on notice, the saga of Anthony Seibold’s South Sydney departure and Wayne Bennett must walk — check out the talking points from another memorable weekend in sport.
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CHECK out the highlights, lowlights and talking points from another memorable weekend in sport.
HIGHLIGHT
It was like one of those “Cathy Freeman” moments in sport. Winx and a wow factor of 10. The most beautiful atmosphere at Moonee Valley. Four consecutive WS Cox Plates. The best sporting story of the year by as far as she wins by.
LOWLIGHT
The appalling sideline behaviour of Wanderers coach Markus Babbel, who was red-carded in the Sydney Derby then kicked an advertising sign. An apology after the game was too late. His abuse of the referees was a shocking example to be setting junior coaches.
LOUISE A SUPER SUB
Fox Sports has stood down rugby union anchor Nick McArdle over a recent on-air comment. Louise Ransome stepped into the main gig for the Bledisloe Cup game on Saturday and did a superb job.
BUNNY BRAWLERS
Which two South Sydney Rabbitohs players traded blows on a long and boozy night out last week. We checked it out with the agent, who manages both players. He assured us: “Everything is OK.”
SHOOSH
Which NRL club is facing significant financial issues, despite a $13 million grant, that are starting to concern the bean counters at headquarters.
SAGA TO UNFOLD
The truth will eventually be revealed about Anthony Seibold’s departure from the South Sydney Rabbitohs. It will differ greatly to the version of events that Rabbitohs boss Shane Richardson has been spinning to his media mates.
WAYNE MUST WALK
Wayne Bennett’s hopes of hanging around at the Brisbane Broncos despite signing with the South Sydney Rabbitohs goes against every principle he has supposedly lived by in the past. That a club’s long-term goals are more important than the self-interest of one man. He should move on immediately.
REFS ON NOTICE
Graham Annesley starts as NRL head of football today. He will attend the lavish executive conference at the luxury Blue Mountains resort then get straight down to fixing the toxic culture in the refereeing ranks. We’re tipping heads will roll.
SUPPORT FOR SICK SHARK
CRONULLA Sharks old boys are organising a special fundraising event for popular ex-player Paul Fisher. Paul is living with motor neurone disease and his mates are getting behind him and his family during this challenging time.
A charity lawn bowls day at Taren Point Bowling Club on Friday, November 16, will include legends Andrew Ettingshausen, David Peachey, Gavin Miller, David Hatch, Mitch Healey, Brett Kimmorley, Ben Ross, Nathan Long and Mick Mullane. Please contact klucas@sharks.com.au for more information and the chance to play alongside the legends.
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