Prop by the Sea updates his take on the state of the NRL competition. Like everyone else, he’s mystified by the performance of the Melbourne Storm so far.
2026 NRL – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy! – Round 5
April 2, 2026 by 6 Comments
Prop by the Sea has gone all Bee Gees this week, a soundtrack with which many of us of slightly advanced years will certainly identify. Does anyone remember George Wallace and ‘Theatre Royal’ from the early 60s with the Gibb kiddies in their white t-shirts, shorts, socks and sandshoes? (‘Cucumber Castle’, Prop? I, for one, recall that! – Ed.)
2026 NRL – Prop by the Sea: You Gotta love Footy – Round 4
March 26, 2026 by 5 Comments
Prop by the Sea goes all out on Abba as his musical accompaniment to Rounds 3 and 4 of the NRL. He also features a massive, challenging rant by ‘South of the Border’ on forward passes. There’s plenty of room for comments on this one!
2026 NRL – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
March 19, 2026 by 16 Comments
Prop by the Sea is not being in the least petty when he chooses his musical support this week. And, thankfully, he will not be backing down on his new quest.
2026 NRL – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy! Round 2
March 12, 2026 by 7 Comments
Prop is all about The King this week as he reviews Round 1B and gives us his thoughts on Round 2.
2026 NRL – Prop by the Sea: An apology to Gary Larson for omitting him from my ‘Blondie First 13’
March 5, 2026 by 2 Comments
Prop by the Sea is in apologetic mode after it was pointed out to him that he had not included the legendary Gary Larson in the ‘Blondie First 13’. Here’s his apology. (The look on Prop’s face in the article’s photo says it all! – Ed.)
NRL 2026 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy! Round 1B
March 5, 2026 by 8 Comments
Prop by the Sea is using an album theme this season – probably from his old vinyl collection – as he expounds his thoughts on the game. The Eagles soared last week – who will it be this time around? By the way, there’s lots about the footy too!
NRL 2026 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy! – Round 1: Vegas
February 26, 2026 by 5 Comments
Prop by the Sea is back, full of surprises as usual. Who would have picked him as an aficionado of The Eagles? Read on to see the link with the opening weekend of the NRL.
2025 NRL Grand Final – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love Grand Final footy!
October 9, 2025 by 9 Comments
Prop by the Sea takes us on his NRL B2B Grand Final Tour with his offsiders The Prospector, The Crabman and The MahJong Hand. With a cast like that, how could it be anything but entertaining?
2025 NRL Grand Final Preview – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
October 2, 2025 by 6 Comments
Prop by the Sea has completed his crusade to the Middle East and Europe, spreading the gospel of rugby league to all and sundry willing to listen. He returns to The Footy Almanac just in time to preview Sunday’s Grand Final before he heads off with ‘the usual reprobates’ on their annual Grand Final Tour via Bimbi and Bondi.
2025 NRL Finals, Week 3 – Prop’s proxy, The Prospector: You gotta love footy!
September 25, 2025 by 4 Comments
In his final contribution before Prop by the Sea returns to duty next week, The Prospector offers his thoughts on what will happen in Week 3 of the 2025 NRL finals series. (Warm and sincere thanks to you, Mark, for fitting into this role – it’s as if it was made for you! – Ed.)
NRL Finals Week 2 – Prop’s proxy, The Prospector: You gotta love footy!
September 18, 2025 by 9 Comments
The Prospector reports on Prop’s overseas meanderings before casting his eye over Week 2 of the 2025 NRL finals.
NRL 2025 Finals, Week 1 – Prop’s proxy, The Prospector: You gotta love footy!
September 11, 2025 by 7 Comments
Prop by the Sea’s entourage has moved on to the Emerald Isle while The Prospector has had two weeks of solid tipping. Here are his thoughts for Week 1 of the NRL Finals.
NRL Round 27 – Prop’s proxy, The Prospector: You gotta love footy!
September 4, 2025 by 8 Comments
The Prospector offers his thoughts on the last round of the NRL while Prop by the Sea ventures to the Emerald Isle via the Persian Gulf.
NRL Round 26 – Prop and his proxy, The Prospector: You gotta love footy!
August 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Prop by the Sea offers his review of the NRL’s Round 25 before ‘doing a Penrith’ and taking a rest for a few weeks leading up to the climax of the season. And so today we introduce Prop’s proxy, The Prospector, who will come on as a replacement during September. (Welcome, Prospector, we look forward to you sifting through the lode to find the gems – Eds.)
NRL Round 25 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
August 21, 2025 by 1 Comment
Prop by the Sea gives his take on key clashes in NRL Round 25, salutes two inductees into the 350-game club, and spars his with old mate The Crabman.
NRL Round 24 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
August 14, 2025 by 1 Comment
Prop by the Sea is ever mindful of his place on the tipping ladder but is generous in offering The Crabman plaudits for the latter’s perfect score last weekend. A few big games this week will help gauge the prospects of several finals contenders.
NRL Round 23 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
August 7, 2025 by 2 Comments
Like many punters, Prop by the Sea is keen to see what the Broncos are made of when they front up to the Storm in Melbourne tonight. That’s just one of several interesting NRL clashes this weekend.
NRL Round 22 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
July 31, 2025 by 2 Comments
Prop by the Sea took a few risks with his tips last week and came away empty handed. He’s looking for safer territory this week as he nominates several teams who have their season on the line.
NRL Round 21 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
July 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Prop by the Sea maintained his position on the footy tipping ladder but was rather less successful on the nags. You gotta love the punt!
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