I think they refer to it as "cirrhosis of the liver" in the medical world.
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His continued support for the midgest suggests to me that he is a fumbleball ambassador.lets see how well he goes http://www.themercury.com.au/sport/...k=a3d40abb8532626de1005d0fc24f3ec1-1483183890
Sharks go back to back, Matt Moylan wins the Dally M: Phil Rothfield’s predictions for 2017
Phil Rothfield, The Daily Telegraph
December 31, 2016 9:00pm
THE Sharks go back to back, Matt Moylan wins the Dally M and a possible player strike — Phil Rothfield leaves no stone unturned in his 2017 predictions.
PLAYERS COULD STRIKE
IF the NRL and Johnny Grant thought the clubs put up a strong fight for funding, wait until the players start.
The beginning of the new season will be dominated by headlines and threats of industrial action, including a possible player strike — very similar to what is happening in the AFL.
Trust me, this is going to be the mother of all stinks.
The TV deal went up 70 per cent to almost $2 billion yet the players haven’t seen one cent of it.
There is not even a salary cap figure beyond next year.
As for the talk of strike, it won’t affect the club rounds.
The people running the RLPA know that State of Origin is the game’s biggest earner. Not just in cash profits but in national exposure.
You will hear plenty from the biggest names in the game in the new-year re their determination to get a fair deal, not just for the superstars but all NRL players.
V’LANDYS COULD JOIN COMMISSION
With the NRL on the lookout for much needed new talent on the commission, there will be a push for Racing NSW chief executive Peter V’landys from some influential types at the big end of town.
This guy has done a sensational job for racing, raising more than $1 billion in funding for NSW thoroughbreds since he started in his role 12 years ago.
V’Landys is an innovator and has more business nous and vision than the rest of the commissioners put together.
MARY IN BIG TROUBLE
Let’s frame a market for the first NRL coach to be sacked.
St George Illawarra’s Paul McGregor at $1.90, the Wests Tigers’ Jason Taylor at $2.40 and the Bulldogs’ Dessie Hasler at $20.
McGregor needs to win five of the first eight games.
Taylor needs to sign either Mitch Moses or James Tedesco.
And Dessie … well, who knows what the Bulldogs want because he has made the finals every year he has been at Belmore.
Of the other premiership coaches, only Trent Barrett at the Manly Sea Eagles could upset any of the above. Let’s make him a $33 chance.
FORAN WILL RETURN
Kieran Foran to get a clearance from the NRL integrity unit and make his debut for the Warriors.
Maybe not for round one, but not long afterwards.
This is the guy who can lift the Warriors into the top four and from there anything can happen. A new coach, a new playmaker and Roger Tuivasa Scheck back from injury. Lookout!
SHARKS WILL DO IT AGAIN
Just for something different … we’re tipping the Sharks to win the NRL premiership.
Yep, first team to go back to back since the Broncos in ‘92 and ‘93. And how do we justify this prediction?
Their young game-breakers who have emerged in recent seasons, Jack Bird and Valentine Holmes, will be even better players for the experience of 2016 in big games.
Paul Gallen will offer even more without the added burden of leading the Blues in State of Origin.
LOCAL BOY REPLACES ENNIS
Okay, here’s my last prediction on the Sharks. With Micky Ennis in retirement, look out for a local junior, Jayden Brailey in the No. 9 jersey.
He is a super young player who will be nurtured by Ennis. He could even be a contender for the Dally M rookie-of-the-year.
WARRIORS SIGN NEW SENSATION
Speaking of rookies, remember the name Etene Nanai. Seriously, whack his name into YouTube and you will see what I’m talking about.
He is only 16 but has already been snapped up by the Warriors out of the All Blacks junior rugby nursery.
He’s a mixture of Greg Inglis, Israel Folau and his cousin Roger Tuivasa Scheck. A huge kid with amazing potential and I’ll be stunned if he doesn’t win Holden Cup player-of-the-year.
BLUES CAN WIN ORIGIN
Winning State of Origin in a year when the Maroons get two home games at Suncorp Stadium is normally impossible.
Still, don’t write the Blues off. Throw in Jarryd Hayne, probably in the centres, fullback James Tedesco and Matty Moylan at five-eighth.
A back-row of Trent Merrin, Tyson Frizell and Boyd Cordner behind Test forwards Aaron Woods and Dave Klemmer.
This is one hot footy side. Plus the Maroons veterans are another year older.
We can do it.
MOYLAN TAKES TOP HONOUR
And the Dally M player-of-the-year is …. Penrith Panthers skipper Matty Moylan. He’s third favourite at $11 on the TAB behind Cooper Cronk and Johnathan Thurston.
Moylan will play more five-eighth than fullback this year to steer the hottest young side in the premiership into the finals.
His experience from the Four Nations tour alongside Cooper Cronk, Johnathan Thurston and Cameron Smith will make him an even better player.
WHY VICTORIAN RACING IS A JOKE
The integrity of NSW racing to remain streets ahead of Victoria.
In Melbourne Damien Oliver backed ANOTHER horse (the winner) in a race he rode in and finished unplaced.
His penalty? A 10-month winter suspension.
He returned for the spring and a cup win. Happy days.
In Sydney, James McDonald got almost double the penalty (18 months) for backing his own winning mount, a nag called Astern.
LIGHTEN UP CHEIK
Wallaby coach Michael Cheika to say something positive, or even remotely nice, about someone.
Not Eddie Jones, not Glen Ella, not the New Zealand media but someone.
He needs to shake off his reputation as the most miserable person in Australian sport. And winning a few games wouldn’t hurt either.
GIANTS CONTINUE TO GROW
The GWS Giants to make further inroads into western Sydney.
They already have more members than NRL premiers Cronulla and are fast overtaking the Swans as Sydney’s number one AFL side.
Their coach Leon Cameron is up there with the best operators in the game and he’s a nice guy who could teach Cheika a thing or two about image and public relations.
NEW PLAYER EMERGES IN MERCH BATTLE
US sports merchandise giant ‘47 to become major player in rugby league.
Even the beautiful former Shire girl Elle Macpherson is getting around with their new Sharks cap.
The brand ’47 is an institution in American sport with a clothing range covering NBA, NFL, MLB and all college teams.
The Sharks, Raiders, Bulldogs and Eels sold out before Christmas.
Confirming my thoughts i think.
because she's a woman
Victorians will lap that up
The sooner the old soak dies the better for Australian sport.
I think she called him out on Twitter when he said he was a white ribbon ambassador when he wasn't and she has something to do with DV or white ribbon
