Marcus Forbes

Sport Expert

How drug free will these Olympics be?

Jul 25 3:19 pm

Here's a question for you.How many of you look at sporting champions and wonder if they're using drugs to help them achieve their results?With the Olympics just around the corner I guarantee the thought will cross your mind even more.Drugs in sport is... Read more...

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Take the money and run - stop making excuses

Tue, July 15, 2008, 10:08 am NZST

I don't know about you but as a league fan I'm absolutely sick of seeing "star" players holding the game to ransom.The news today that St George Illawarra, NSW and Australian test player Mark Gasnier is off to play rugby in France is just... Read more...
4 user comments

Braith of fresh air needed

Mon, June 16, 2008, 4:52 pm NZST

I hate to say this but I think Braith Anasta is being hard done by. Known as the most over-rated player in the NRL over the past few years Anasta has been somewhat magical for the Roosters this year. Oh, it pains me deeply to say that but... Read more...
1 user comments

Olympic memories: Give 'em a taste of Kiwi

Mon, June 9, 2008, 5:50 pm NZST

With less than two months left until the start of the Beijing Olympics it feels like a pretty good time to start reminiscing, doesn't it? It makes me feel fairly old to think about the first Olympics I really sat down and paid attention to. It... Read more...
0 user comments

Down right rude if you ask me

Fri, May 30, 2008, 5:33 pm NZST

I find it strange some days to work in the media.And this week I'm purely perplexed not to mention quite grumpy.The week began on Sunday with the floating of an idea that Ruben Wiki is past his used and going soft by date by a certain publication.What a... Read more...
8 user comments

Cry me a river, Cameron Smith

Wed, May 7, 2008, 2:31 pm NZST

Someone get Cameron Smith a soap box. Or alternatively a meeting with Sonny Bill Williams' shoulder on Friday night. Where does Smith get off having a crack at the Kiwis for turning up late to a promotional event for the Rugby League World... Read more...
3 user comments

Always bet on black and white

Mon, May 5, 2008, 12:35 pm NZST

It's test week and I can't help but think there's a boil-over coming on Friday night. My mind might be a bit clouded by the fact the South Sydney Rabbitohs finally grabbed their opening win of the season and therefore my faith in the underdog is... Read more...
0 user comments

When two tribes go to war. . .

Mon, April 14, 2008, 3:56 pm NZST

Firstly please accept my apologies for the break between blogs. I do have a reasonable excuse though. I managed to do myself a decent injury over Easter. I would like to say I had a spectacular accident doing something death-defying but... Read more...
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The prowler and the glory

Tue, March 18, 2008, 11:05 am NZST

A week can be a long time in league. This time last week I was chomping at the bit to get in to the season proper. It was a long wait and boy was it worth it. The first week of footy has really shown we are in for one HUGE season. The... Read more...
1 user comments

Footy fever has hit

Thu, March 13, 2008, 11:06 am NZDT

Thank god it's Friday! It might be an oldie but it's definitely a goodie. And there will be plenty of league fans saying it this week. And I don't just mean it's the end of the week and time for the beer to be on ice at your chosen place of... Read more...
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