Author: Garry Schofield
Schoey says: Cameron Smith – Simply the Best
Garry Schofield pays tribute to Cameron Smith, the former Australian captain who announced his retirement last week. He was nicknamed ‘The Accountant’, and looking back…
Schoey says: Not so well done, Robert Elstone
So it’s farewell Robert Elstone. The former Executive Chairman left Super League on Friday, and his parting shot will surely have raised a few eyebrows….
Schoey says: Welcome back, Kyle Eastmond
Garry Schofield reflects on the return to Rugby League of new Leeds Rhinos signing Kyle Eastmond Leeds’ decision to sign Kyle Eastmond is very interesting….
Schoey: Young players deserve more opportunities
Garry Schofield takes up the theme of rookies in Super League in 2021 I was intrigued by the recent League Express headline ‘Rookies to excite…
Schoey: Briers should be Warrington’s next coach
So, who will succeed Steve Price at Warrington – and when? Announcements about coaches leaving well in advance of it actually happening are fairly common…
Schoey on the loss of a refereeing giant
Garry Schofield pays tribute to Billy Thompson, the former referee whose death was announced last week. Debating refereeing performances and the decisions they make will…
Schoey: Rugby League needs independent governance
Garry Schofield reacts to the news that Super League Executive Chairman Robert Elstone handed in his notice last week. About time. Robert Elstone’s departure as…
Schoey’s cream of the Super League crop
We’ve had David Fifita at Wakefield, Jamie Ellis at Leigh, Jordan Abdull at Hull KR, Jake Trueman at Castleford, Harvey Livett at Salford, Michael McIlorum…
Schoey’s predictions continue…
Rugby League is a real team game, but every side needs at least one of those players who can provide a spark or a steady…
Schoey: Elstone under pressure
Well, the heat has certainly been turned up a notch on two on Super League Executive Chairman Robert Elstone. He really needs to do the…
