Prop in the Canefield unleashes The Prospector, so called because ‘he finds the gems others miss’. His take on wingers is unkind but accurate! Prop picks his winners for the NRL’s Round 9.
NRL Round 9: All eyes on the Rabbitohs
May 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
What do we make of the mess that is South Sydney? Your guess is as good as any. But, amid that gloom, Ian Hauser finds two new bright lights in the firmament as well as a few winners in the NRL’s Round 9.
Almanac Rugby League: Valé Terry Hill
April 26, 2024 by 2 Comments
The Footy Almanac pays tribute to Terry Hill, an exciting, talented, in-your-face player and one of the real characters of the game.
NRL – Rabbit in the Vineyard: A bye for Souths and better memories from 2023
April 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Rabbit in the Vineyard used the calm of Souths’ bye round to remember happier times for the club’s Reserve Grade at the end of the 2023 season.
NRL Round 8: Sometimes you just have to laugh!
April 24, 2024 by 3 Comments
Sometimes you just have to laugh at what happens in the footy. Ian Hauser got to that stage watching the Dolphins on Friday night.
NRL Round 8 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
April 24, 2024 by 5 Comments
Prop in the Canefields has coaches Robinson and Arthur under the pump, provides empirical proof that rugby league is Australia’s premier football code, and has high hopes for his grandson Harry who runs out onto Lang Park for the Albany Creek Crushers Under 8s on Sunday afternoon.
NRL Round 6 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Jye Gray debuts
April 18, 2024 by 3 Comments
RITV finds solace in the debut of Jye Gray and the prospect of a relaxing weekend because the Rabbitohs have the bye!
NRL Round 7 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
April 18, 2024 by 7 Comments
Prop in the Canefield explains why he has limited influence on the powerbrokers of the NRL but it doesn’t stop him from explaining why he’s chosen his picks for this weekend.
NRL Round 7 – Going, staying (for now) and The Hyphens
April 18, 2024 by 1 Comment
Apart from coming up with his tips for the NRL’s Round 7, Ian Hauser picks a team comprised of players with hyphenated names.
NRL Round 5 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Take a look at yourself
April 11, 2024 by 4 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard resorted to a second bottle of Barossa red this week to cope with the Rabbitohs’ bottom of the ladder status.
NRL Round 6 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
April 11, 2024 by 3 Comments
Last week he unearthed The Analyst, this week it’s The Oracle. Who’s next – The Prognosticator? Our bold as brass Prop in the Canefield lets fly on Round 6 of the NRL.
NRL Round 6 – Mix and match
April 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
It was a cracking Round 5 in the NRL. See if you can match the suggested descriptions with the correct game. Round 6 is looking good too!
NRL Round 4 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: A Winning Report!
April 4, 2024 by 4 Comments
‘A win is a win is a win’, and RITV will take it after the Rabbitohs finally broke through last weekend. The game wasn’t pretty but at least the Alkina GSM was a tasty drop!
NRL Round 5 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
April 4, 2024 by 5 Comments
Prop in the Canefield returns in spades with a belated report from Las Vegas, his thoughts on the past few rounds, his tips for Round 5 and a few thoughts from someone calling himself The Analyst. (Matt, sincere condolences to you and your family from the whole Almanac community on the passing of your beloved Donna.)
NRL Round 5 – The NRL ladder is the biggest surprise of all!
April 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The surprises kept coming in Round 4 but who nominated the Dolphins and Wests Tigers to be equal top of the ladder at this stage?!?! Looks can be deceiving.
NRL Round 3 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Peter Garrett in fine form; South Sydney, not so much …
March 28, 2024 by 1 Comment
The good oil was happening in Hindley Street on Friday night for Rabbit in the Vineyard. It was pure sludge at the SFS as the Rabbitohs sunk to the bottom of the ladder.
NRL Round 4 – Where’s this week’s surprise coming from?
March 28, 2024 by 2 Comments
Each week seems to spring at least one surprise in the NRL. Where will it be in Round 4? Rugby league editor Ian Hauser prognosticates.
NRL Round 2: ‘Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.’
March 21, 2024 by 3 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard is stressing about South Sydney’s poor start to the 2024 NRL season. Will Coach Demetriou be the unexpected first coaching casualty of the year?
NRL Round 3 – Coates floats!
March 21, 2024 by 1 Comment
The high quality start to the 2024 NRL season continued in Round 2 with Xavier Coates setting the bar at new heights. Round 3 promises plenty more.
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