These fans are arguably the most loyal in the NRL. Since 2011 Wests Tigers have failed to make the finals, but these supporters still turn up at the start of every season, their hearts full of hope that this could be their year. When head coach Michael Maguire said after the 36-22 loss to the Eels yesterday that this team is heading in the right direction I couldn’t help wondering if this is the reward these wonderful fans deserve. “In the right direction’’. Let’s think about that for a moment…yep, we have heard it all before. There’s no doubt this… Read more »
The improved performance of Wests Tigers in their 24-20 victory against Newcastle Knights came off the back of three things. Firstly, and the most important, the forward pack, led by Zane Musgrove, finally showed some menace. Alex Twal was also aggressive, as was Luke Garner and James Tamou. Coming off the bench, giant young prop Stefano Utoikamanu scored a sensational try and looks like there’s a long NRL career ahead of him. New recruit Joe Ofahengaue, also coming off the bench, was energetic in attack and defence in his best game so far in Wests Tigers colours. No way through,… Read more »
After being sidelined by Covid in 2020, basketball is back with a bang at South West Sydney Academy of Sport. The reinvigorated 2021 basketball program has started with the selection of 28 male and female athletes. In the coaching ranks will be former SWSAS basketball athlete and current Illawarra HawksRead more »
Another batting collapse ended the hopes of our cricket side, the Camden Campbelltown Ghosts, of finishing the season with a bang. Having being bowled out for just 68 in their first innings in their home game against UNSW, who made 94 batting first, the Ghosts had an opportunity for anRead more »
Macarthur FC will line up for their 11th A-League match tonight when they take on competition frontrunners Central Coast Mariners in Gosford. Incredible as it may seem, this will literally be a top of the table clash, with first and second locking horns from 7pm at Central Coast Stadium –Read more »
Just when you thought it was safe to think Camden Campbelltown Ghosts had turned the corner this season they have another massive batting collapse. This time it was against UNSW in the penultimate round of the 2020-21 season. It’s true that the conditions were difficult at Raby Sports Complex, withRead more »
Macarthur FC head coach Ante Milicic may not agree, but when you’re on the road, one out of two ain’t bad. After a 4-1 thumping at Ballarat against Western United last week, the Bulls bounced back to win 1-0 against reigning premiers Sydney FC at Kogarah yesterday afternoon. Milicic mayRead more »
Rep honours: Ethan Nicholls and Ethan Brooks. No year has tested athletes as much as 2020, the pandemic and restrictions making it challenging to maintain focus on the path to achieving their sporting dreams. South West Sydney Academy of Sport CEO Gerry Knights says that development pathways going into aRead more »
Jackson Isakka smashes a boundary on his way an unbeaten 34 against Penrith on the weekend. Below: Ghosts opener Adam Whatley on his way to an undefeated 63. PHOTOS: IAN GILL It has taken most of the season, but Camden Campbelltown Ghosts are finally hitting their straps. They have wonRead more »
Macarthur FC head coach Ante Milicic says that last week’s clean sheet against Adelaide is just as important as scoring four goals. Speaking ahead of tonight’s match with Western United in Ballarat, Milicic also praised his number nine, Matt Derbyshire, who bagged a hat trick at Campbelltown Stadium last SaturdayRead more »
He is only 19, but midfielder Jake Hollman has been so impressive for Macarthur FC so far he has been rewarded with a two year extension to his contract. Hollman made his A-League starting eleven debut during Friday night’s 4-0 demolition of Adelaide United at Campbelltown Stadium, pictured above. TheRead more »
It is a little surprising there hasn’t been more discussion and indeed debate among Wests Tigers fans about the decision to appoint someone who has never played for the club as captain for the coming NRL season. James Tamou, pictured at right, who comes to Wests from Penrith, is ofRead more »
It took them five matches to achieve it, but when Macarthur FC recorded their first win at home last night with a 4-0 drubbing of Adelaide United it made it a memorable night at Campbelltown Stadium. The historic first win came at the end of a big night for theRead more »
Nobody will want more to see the Macarthur FC record their first victory at home when they host Adelaide United tonight at Campbelltown Stadium than Bulls head coach Ante Milicic. While he had done a remarkable job so far with a brand new team, the only fly in the ointmentRead more »
