When we last left our heroes, the South Sydney Rabbitohs, they were leading the Melbourne Storm 14-0 at the half. The Rabbitohs were putting on a hell of a show, denying Melbourne both the opportunity to score as well as taking advantage of Melbourne’s dropped ball errors. Suffice it to say, the Bunnies were doing their job! As for myself and Bill, we were...
With the sweet strains of Glory Glory still echoing throughout ANZ Stadium, it was time for the Bunnies to avenge last night’s loss, as well as snap a lengthy losing streak against Melbourne. The moment of time was about to reckon with the opening kickoff from the Storm. The opening kick flew across the field, cutting through the air, and landed into the arms...
To be immersed in Australian sports is an experience unlike no other. It is an atmosphere of sheer, unadulterated joy, accompanied by singing, mass quantities of beer, and the happiest sports fans this side of a Superbowl game. Americans like to boast that they are a sports-crazy country built on tough-guy athletes, sheer physicality, and rowdy fans. Having...