I'm tired boss. Dog tired.
Thank you UK rugby league fans for making me so welcome this past 6 weeks. Loved every ground and every club I visited. If passion & love for your club were the only ingredients required for success; rugby league would rule the world. Until next time.
My 9 yr old son hasn't had any of his little mates over, nor gone to their places since the Covid crisis lockdown started. He gets it. He misses them but he understands the reason for the sacrifice. That's my tweet. That's all that needs to be said.
#nrl
#covid19australia
Absolutely overwhelmed by all the beautiful messages when I put my phone on here.Looked back on all my photos. Wow,We are rugby league family. And rest assured,many of the wonderful grounds & clubs I visited will feature on
@FOXNRL
The Fan
@fanfoxleague
in 2023. Again..Thank you.
Truly honoured to be joining the
@BBCSport
team for
@RLWC2021
.I believe rugby league is the greatest sport in the world.I've been lucky to witness live so many wonderful moments in the 2 previous world cups in the UK & ready to call plenty more starting in 2 wks time!
@FOXNRL
I am here by declaring the formation of the Rugby League Party. We shall only be here for next 5 weeks (not far shy of 44 days). Happy to run the country in that time.Moving No.10 to Three Pigeons at Halifax. All sport suspended bar
@RLWC2021
.Free Pies for all
@BBCSport
@BBCNews
I have kept every note of every schoolboy game I have ever called. I had no idea in 1999 that when I commentated a 16yo kid called Thurston in a TV game for the 1st time i was watching a future legend.Tonight i call his last game too for
@FOXNRL
@nthqldcowboys
v
@GCTitans
.
I am absolutely numb at the news of Lance Thompson passing away.If you watched Lance on The Fan this year,you would appreciate what a genuine & hard working man he was. Shattered for his family.He proved you dont need to have won GF's or played for your country to be a champion.
Do players who say they '"have right to know what goes into their body" question what's in the pain killing injections they take to play? Has any player ever taken an ethical stance against that and missed playing? Is that a fair question or nothing to do with present debate?
There will be no time in Huddersfield. Train sadly hit someone/something & is now stranded somewhere out of destination. If it was someone, I am so dreadfully sorry for them and their family. No complaints from me for inconvenience. Life is precious.Check those around you are ok.
I've had the pleasure in my life of meeting so many rugby league legends. Here's another one.
@adamhillscomedy
Thank you for what you've done for the sport. PDRL world cup
@RLWC2021
is here to stay. I didn't see any physically disabled players today..only rugby league players.
My view of Mitchell tackle is as he runs in,he has no idea where his point of contact will be..It's just to hit as hard as possible.And that intention is, without apology, part of the game.But he got him in the head, & that will likely incur a 6 wk ban. Should have been sent off.
I actually couldn't care less if NRL players get on the drink. Doesn't bother me in the slightest. But if clubs have rules that you don't drink while in injury rehab, how hard as a pro athlete is that to understand? It's just an 'up yours' to your team, coach, fans & sponsors.
....couldn't commit to a long term future in New Zealand. Despite signing with the
@NZWarriors
. In my opinion Matt Lodge has taken Warriors for a ride. Just used them as a transit lounge in his career. Warriors fans have reason to be disappointed.
@FOXNRL
@skysportnz
@SENZ_Radio
Having visited Cobargo earlier this year, I can declare the treatment of the fire affected residents there is a state and national embarrassment. What happened to all of our donations to help?
@GladysB
@ScottMorrisonMP
@JohnBarilaroMP
Shame on the lot of you.
#cobargo
#auspol
It's a not so Super Saturday! Going on record again with my thanks to Professor Andrew Chang for his expertise and guidance over a tough week. Recovery has started. Listening to
@FOXNRL
coverage and hope to be back in the thick of things soon.
@fanfoxleague
@SEHF1981
#NRL
The clock is ticking
@CricketAus
. It's almost 8am. Australian sports fans are waking up to the news in shock at the blatant cheating by the national team.Get on the front foot in the next few hours and announce what you are going to do. Show some leadership to the cricket world
I sincerely hope that Lance knew how much rugby league fans admired and respected him for all that he achieved and did, on and off the field. Heart goes out to his family. Rest in Peace Lance.
#LanceThompson
I wonder if Ben Barba has ever thought about what he is going to do for a job for the rest of his life after football. Truth is, he might now need a decision on that one next week.
#TalentWasted
Api Koroisau banned for 2 games and fined 35k. Not sure that is adequate given he never came forward in light of Jai Arrow case...and reportedly breached twice. Was rewarded with Blue jersey in game three. And paid to play in game.Honour should have gone to someone else.
@FOXNRL
Thanks for all the feedback on 1st call on
@RLWC2021
. Can do better, & will do better. Have to admit;head still spinning after arrival in UK.Still haven't had a curry.That will help! Looking forward to calling Tonga v
@PNGKumulsRL
at home of
@Saints1890
Tuesday night.
@BBCSport
....May I also say how humbled I am by the many messages I have received by fans in the UK. Will reply to all later today. Can't wait to drop into so many great grounds oozing with history. ....and the odd food establishment. Look out Akbars.
@BBCSport
@FOXNRL
@fanfoxleague
Look out God. Here comes Tommy. We have lost one of a kind. Rest in peace Tom Raudonikis. A great player; but for character, an absolute immortal.
@FOXNRL
@fanfoxleague
@VossySEN
Now Jack De Belin fined for being at the party on Saturday. Had to front police today. Seriously? Do clubs & players not learn? Cover ups .. yeah they always work in the club & the game's favour.People blaming media for making this a story. No..the players made this a story.
I need help with this. What does this mean? How do fans take this? My first reaction...surely doing a post on Instagram after defeat and series loss is not on your 'to do' list. Have your say on
@VossyBrandySEN
@1170sen
The prefect tribute this weekend in the
@NRL
to celebrate Tina Turner' s life and contribution to rugby league would be a halftime presentation at every game. Big screen..crowd sing along to Simply the Best.
@VossyBrandySEN
@fanfoxleague
A minutes silence would "not be her go."
One issue that hasn't been raised today.We have a player who failed a HIA yet went & drank so much within 24 hours we're told,that he cannot remember anything.The duty of care is that a concussed player cannot drink,take any medication nor even drive until cleared by club doctor.
This is so disappointing from professional athletes. Absolutely brushing the fans. Zero eye contact. How hard to give a wave or smile?
@LUFC
@VossyBrandySEN
Media bans in rugby league are a crock of shit.
@RLWC2021
Seriously...Do your job. It's not life or death. It is sport. Sport attracts opinions all day every day. And you take the good with the bad. If it is offensive material you delete or block.
@BBCSport
@VossyBrandySEN
The
@sydneyroosters
conceded 3 tries in this year's finals series and 240 minutes v quality opposition. Say what you like about the controversy and "what ifs" but that's unquestionably outstanding.
@FOXNRL
#NRLGF
That is absolute bullshit if sideline official Phil Henderson has been dropped for missing the Jaxson Paulo foot on the touch in goal line on Thurs night. How about you support your man & admit he's filthy on mistake but as one of our best we stand by him to do the job next time.
Calling tonight's
@PenrithPanthers
v
@storm
game on
@FOXNRL
with a heavy heart, like so many rugby league fans. No words at this time to go with today's tragic news. Rest in Peace Paul Green.
I think Josh Addo-Carr must have got a new mobile phone and email address when he joined
@NRL_Bulldogs
. NSW selectors obviously couldn't contact him.
@VossyBrandySEN
#NSWblues
G'day
@BatleyRLFC
! Ready to go
@VossyBrandySEN
@1170sen
Our Friday morning show. Love to do a broadcast from Mount Pleasant with a cup of tea and some Fox's Biscuits on the side.
I'll make 2 more observations to finish the night.Please for future womens
@RLWC2021
, don't make these elite athletes have to endure short turnarounds.And having witnessed PDRL world cup some weeks ago,I would dearly love if they had a piece of the Old Trafford stage on Saturday.
BREAKING NEWS.
@ManUtd
sign mystery Australian to replace
@Cristiano
for undisclosed sum but reports suggest it does include a lot of chicken wings.Erik Ten Hag said,"if this kid's ability to play matches his ability to eat,we are on a winner."
@BBCSport
@VossyBrandySEN
#Ronaldo
Never understood the level of outrage around what
@Anthony_Mundine
says, nor
@IzzyFolau
. We live in a democracy. We have choices, and I choose to ignore them 100% on the issues they speak. It's really easy! On with life. So many more important things.
#Mundine
#Folau
Last Saturday, calling the
@RLWC2021
final at Old Trafford. Today gardening at home and this little mate came out to say welcome back! Quite a contrast.
Well played
@Todd_Greenberg
. Never been a league boss without critics. Comes with the job. But let the record show, never has the league had a man in charge so approachable for the fans. Saw it first hand so many times. Just my opinion.
#NRL
#toddgreenberg
@sarah_k15
@nrlphysio
Hi Sarah. I have been covering the game for over 30 years in the media. I actually find the educated observations interesting and helpful. I dont think it over steps any mark in the slightest. Just my ten cents worth.
Congratulations to Ray Warren on being inducted to the Hall of Fame. I had 18 great years working alongside Rabs at
@wwos
@Channel9
. Cherished memories.
#nrl
#HallOfFame
Great sport rugby league. Buying my coffee 6 o'clock this morning and I spot a couple of big 'old' blokes out on a morning walk.
@tigers1908
legends Paul Sironen & Steve Roach. Great mates almost 40 years after they first met in footy. Love it!
@fanfoxleague
@telegraph_sport
Filed my reports this morning for PNG radio. Heard about impact of return of the
@NRL
. Streets deserted when games on. Everyone watching, and then post match, people buzzing about what they had seen. It is great the impact a sport can have. And much love for PNG😍
@FOXNRL
Pfizer...33.5 billion dollars in sales. Now suggesting, "probably best you get a third shot."That's convenient. And that's just the 1st time around. No buy 2, get the 3rd one free I guess?What are we all meant to think or do?Give us strength. Trust diminishing by the day.
#Pfizer