Tom Langdon has a new nickname. Legendary commentator Rex Hunt – whose last match was St Kilda v Collingwood – called the Magpie backman “Allison”, after the 60 Minutes reporter who shares his surname. Tom first heard about it on Macquarie Sports Radio Breakfast. “I knew he was commentating, I didn’t know he gave me a […]

The NRL is under pressure to intervene Curtis Scott’s suspension. Fox Sports commentator Andy Raymond told Macquarie Sports Radio the NRL decision-makers are feeling the heat after a tough weekend all round. Scott can accept a two-week ban for a punch that broke Dylan Walker’s eye socket. The penalty was reduced due to the 28 minutes […]

Tony Shaw has spotted three simple things Essendon did to beat Geelong. The Bombers exploded back into form with a convincing 34-point win over the Cats on Saturday. Shawry told Macquarie Sports Radio the Dons’ effective strategy was “pretty basic”, based on: Cutting Geelong’s time and space in possession Rebounding from the “plus one” in […]

Kevin Walters coach of the QLD State of Origin side revealed this morning that Nene Macdonald may be in the frame for selection in State of Origin. He said there was some great talent at his fingertips and although the QLD side always go into the clash as underdogs, “You know us Queenslanders, we will […]

It’s been a while since Luke Hodge was inside the circle after a win. The inside of the circle (and customary Gatorade shower) is generally reserved for players after their first win for a club, not a place you’d expect to find a 313-game veteran. But Hodge, 34 next month, found himself inside the circle […]