PANTHERS
Leadership: Keys to Sustainable Success – Big Mick (742 OWC)
A well-researched presentation that argues the need to have your entire house in order before you can expect to have a fully functional rugby league organization. Enjoyable read. 87
Numerologically Revealing League – Mad Unit (742 OWC)
A well composed and novel concept that kept me intrigued all the way to the end where I encountered a feeling of entrapment. Despite the captivating title, what could have been a cracker of an article fell short by not demonstrating the role numbers play in those numerological links to league. 85
untitled – Didgi(749 OWC)
A creative parody that underlines the frustration of NRL referees and their often ignored humanity. A thoroughly entertaining concept that was somewhat marred by a lack of formatting. 85
The sporting secret of dinosaurs – Azkatro (747 OWC)
A very improbable source providing a very plausible anecdote. Historical quotes from modern day dinosaurs Gould and Hadley added credibility to this, until recently, little known archival offering. 90
The Crystal Ball – Goleel (746 OWC)
A peep into the future of rugby league in Australia, echoing the sentiments of many fans and the dreams of others as they await the introduction of a managing commission. Well put together. 86
RABBITOHS
untitled – Spanner in the works (699 OWC)
A thought-provoking lecture, combining the pressures applied by contemporary society on celebrities and the elevation of elite rugby league players into that circle. A little disjointed but held my attention until the conclusion. 84
Survivor: NSW Halfback, Finale –Marshall Magic (748 OWC)
Tongue in cheek or fly on the wall? A very entertaining piece set to the backdrop of the deepest, darkest jungle of Blues selection. 91
RUGBY LEAGUE JOURNALISM...for dummies –Non Terminator (727 OWC)
Poor old journalists, always on the receiving end of something and in this case it’s the sarcasm stick. Although the “dummies” concept has appeared previously in F7’s, I felt the application of sentiment was handled well. 86
Does good enough really mean old enough? – Monk (749 OWC)
Addressing the alarming injury rate to young NRL players and the effect that this has on the state of the game is very much a hot topic. The wide coverage of a number of related issues added to the article’s appeal. 86
The Lament of South Sydney – Bwuce (750 OWC)
South Sydney can be so depressing. This meandering journey of the inner-Sydney working class club’s past, links the Rabbitoh’s down-trodden roots and their modern-day ailing with dashed expectations. 87
RABBITOHS 434 defeated PANTHERS 433
POTM: Marshall Magic 91.