Big League's new editor is Ray Hadley

[Hurriflatch]

Well based on this he must be

What's in this week's Big League?

9 June 2004


The State of Origin series is hotting up and this week Big League is giving readers the chance to be among over 60,000 fans at Telstra Stadium for what could be a series-deciding game three.

Thanks to Gatorade, we have 10 double passes for Origin III, so make sure you pick up a copy of this week's magazine to be in it to win it.

Our round 14 issue is packed with fascinating stories. In his column, NSW selector Laurie Daley reveals why the Blues had to pick Brad Fittler, who is shooting for a fairytale series victory at Suncorp Stadium next Wednesday night.

There is an exclusive feature on Manly legend Noel Cleal, who also reveals why the player he discovered as a teenage sensation - Jamie Lyon - will never return to Parramatta. Find out which club Lyon will join.

The Warriors are a club in crisis following the demise of their coach Daniel Anderson. We reveal the behind-the-scenes moves that led to Anderson's downfall, and debate how the Warriors will recover.

With so many coaches, players and officials under scrutiny, we take a look at the pressure to perform in the NRL today - and ask if a contract really is worth the paper it's written on.

Melbourne winger Matt Geyer speaks of his terror at the sight of a sickening 20-centimetre long gash on his left leg, suffered against the Tigers last Saturday night.



We profile Arthur Kitinas, the man in the South Sydney hotseat following the sacking of embattled coach Paul Langmack.

Read about Tigers veteran Mark O'Neill, who is on the verge of 200 first grade games.

While Eels coach Brian Smith struggles for results, his younger brother Tony is enjoying life in charge of table-topping Leeds in England. We speak to the other Smith about his move into coaching.

Plus there are stories on Bulldogs star Willie Tonga and the retired NRL stars, such as Darren Smith and Steve Renouf, who are now making comebacks.

And it wouldn't be another bumper issue without our lovely cheergirl. This week, we feature a Cowgirl - and reveal the picture that led to Jennifer Hawkins being crowned Miss Universe last week.

Plus there's all the facts, stats, in-depth analysis and team lists in our 32-page official match program section.

So if you love your footy, you must have a copy of Big League. It's the bible for all league lovers.



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[Jake the snake]

I hate Hadley!!

 

[Parraren]

F@ck it! Let's move on :evil:

 

[Parraren]

...and one more thing - I HOPE WE SMASH MANLY THIS WEEKEND! :evil: :evil: :evil:

 

[Hollywood Jesus]

people with agendas are sad, really

 

[t-ba]

In all seriousness, I'm not being a smart a*se.

Would you guys preferred to have kept Crusher and punted Smith?

 

[Jake the snake]

Nah we got sick Cleals dirty beard. We prefer the clean cut kind of people.

 

[Twizzle]

definately

Cleal give us a future, where as Smith, well nuff said

 

[Suitman]

Absolutely barge arse.
No question. It was the way Cleal went that miffed me.

Suity

 

[Jake the snake]

Only joking,

Cleal did alot for FOR Parra he brought heaps of Juniors such as Ryan and Lyon to the club, but something happened and so he pissed off and it Looks like that it might of affected Lyon as well.

 

[Suitman]

Hurri,

You have provided in one easy thread at least a dozen reasons why I never buy that magazine.

It should be renamed "Big League....Womans Day Edition".

Suity

 

[PJ Marshal]

If its true that the only reason Lyon left cuz he hates smith well i think thats weak of him, if he cant play for the coach cant he at least play for his mates....if this is the case which i beleive it is not!

 

[ParraMatt]

lyon is an idiot, No one knows why he left. We only can hope that we finally do find out why, Its a mystery

 

[Maroubra Eel]

In all seriousness, I'm not being a smart a*se.

Would you guys preferred to have kept Crusher and punted Smith?

Apparently he had to be let go because of the increased pokie taxes. We are going broke you know!!!

 

[t-ba]

In all seriousness, I'm not being a smart a*se.

Would you guys preferred to have kept Crusher and punted Smith?

Apparently he had to be let go because of the increased pokie taxes. We are going broke you know!!!

LoL :lol: .

 

[Eels Dude]

lyon is an idiot, No one knows why he left. We only can hope that we finally do find out why, Its a mystery

It looks like 90% of news stories and articles claim that Lyon left cause he was just sick of the big city and the NRL, the other 10% just want a story and claim Smith drove him out. Idiots like Hadley ignore the large majority of articles and reports including Lyon's statements himself, and just believe what they want to believe. If Hadley reads a rumour about Lyon leaving cause of Smith, he'll embrace it and state it as proof, however if an article or report says otherwise he'll just dismiss it.

 

[The Godfather]

Just saw the front cover of Big League.

Headline is about how contracts are worth nothing in League these days.

There are cartoon drawings of Paul Langmack, Daniel Anderson, Ali Lauititi, and Steve Mortimer.

WHY IS JAMIE LYON MISSING ????????

 

[The Colonel]

Cos he gets his own article in the magazine, as does Crusher.... :roll:

 

[The Godfather]

Yes Colonel, but the point is this:

The clubs break contracts by sacking coaches, and the magazine slams them for not honouring the contract that was signed.

Jamie breaks a contract, and all the rag does not treat him the same way. It goes on about his plans to return to the NRL and presents him in a very positive light.

Stinks of double standards that would do Raaaaaay proud.

 

[Hurriflatch]

It's just the same old same old

When a team losses it's the coach
When they win it's the players