Prop covers the footy tips while his mate, The Prospector, makes some astute observations about the main difference between premier batsmen and halfbacks.
NRL Round 1B: Prop by the Sea – You gotta love footy!
Prop by the Sea evaluates the Las Vegas show before sorting out his winners for what he calls Round 1B.
Almanac Rugby League: Prop by the Sea – You Gotta Love Footy, Round 1
Prop is back for the new NRL season! The rugby league pundit formerly known as ‘Prop in the Canefield’ returns in 2025 as Prop by the Sea as he enjoys his retirement at Main Beach. (Welcome back, Prop – Ed.)
Almanac Rugby League: Things don’t always turn out right
There’s no guarantee you’ll recognise someone you should when you’re both way, way out of context. Our two regular rugby league columnists managed to pass each other by on NRL Grand Final weekend.
NRL Grand Final Review – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy finals!
In his final column for NRL Season 2024, Prop in the Canefield takes us on his Grand Final Tour with his mates The Crabman, The Prospector and Tiny. (Thanks and well done on a fine season, Prop – Eds.)
NRL 2024 Grand Final – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
Prop and co are off on a different Grand Final Tour this year. Check out their dress code, itinerary and possible sidetracks as well as Prop’s thoughts on the Grand Final here.
NRL Finals Week 3 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
The results of this weekend’s footy games may be almost pre-ordained but Prop goes all cerebral when he talks about ‘confirmation bias’. Fair dinkum!
2024 NRL Finals – Week 2: You gotta love footy!
Week 1 Finals Well, after the first five minutes of the first final Penrith certainly looked on song and serious about their finals series. To’o scored a try that was just too easy and clearly the Panthers had no hang ups from the previous weeks as they rushed to their second try through Tago in [Read more]
Almanac NRL Footy Tipping: The authority of Prop in the Canefield
And the winner of the 2024 Footy Almanac NRL Tipping Comp is…
NRL Finals – Week 1: You gotta love footy!
The Logies, the Oscars, the Dally Ms…now we have The Props, the inaugural rugby league awards courtesy of our regular columnist Prop in the Canefield. Check them out and, while you’re at it, find out his picks for Week 1 of the NRL finals.
NRL Round 27 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
Somehow, Prop is leading the NRL tipping competition (in spite of the Sharks)! So catch his tips for Round 27 and marvel at the crossovers in the small world that is rugby league.
NRL Round 26 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
Prop in the Canefield had a busy weekend, with round 26 of the NRL, a delicious Paddock 2 Plate meal and heading to to the races. He also breaks down some of the code’s not-so-speedy players of the past.
NRL Round 25 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
Prop in the Canefield had a BIG (and profitable) weekend at the races but managed to catch a bit of the footy as well. He also takes a look at some of the code’s fastest men over the decades.
NRL Round 24 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
Prop in the Canefield is looking forward to the NRL match to be played at one of his favourite grounds, Salter Oval in Bundaberg. His Odd Footy Fact also makes for interesting contemplation.
NRL Round 23 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
Prop must have been out in the early mornings of late because he’s all about ‘threads of gossamer’ this week. It’s an accurate description of the prospects of several clubs as they enter this weekend’s NRL Round 23.
NRL Round 22 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
Prop in the Canefield is down on the Broncos (fair enough!) but understands why Craig Bellamy realises that ‘good enough’ doesn’t cut it against a team like Penrith. And what about ‘the scoot’?
State of Origin Post Mortem and NRL Round 21 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
The Blues spoiled Prop’s birthday bash but the food and the footy were good nevertheless. Now he’s looking forward to the run in to the finals with this week’s tips for Round 21.
NRL Round 20 and State of Origin 3: You gotta love footy!
Prop in the Canefield picks his Round 20 winners and tells us why Queensland will win the State of Origin decider.
NRL Round 19 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
Can Prop get Cronulla right this week? Let’s just say that he’s given Tigers supporters hope. Just what is the Origin state of fluid birthday? And check out the odd field goal facts!
NRL Round 18 – You gotta love footy!
Prop in the Canefield went to Melbourne for Game 2 of State of Origin. As usual, his trip was crammed with frustrations and highlights. As for his NRL tips, he just cannot figure out the Sharks!
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