What a saga at the Roosters, once again. It is not for me to make light of departing coach Chris Anderson’s ongoing health problems but I do wonder whether that was the real reason for this week’s resignation.

I admit that the drubbing they got from Manly last week would put anyone’s heart to the test, healthy or not. But I can’t help but think there is more to it.

It seems to me that Muzza Murray got the chop, then Ricky Stuart and now Anderson, and during all that there has been one common denominator – captain Brad Fittler or assistant coach Brad Fittler.

Now, maybe Freddy is innocent in the whole affair, but the powers that be at the Roosters seem to have one wish – that the former great player will take over the reins and become a super coach. Time will tell.

Normally, I’d reckon a sacked coach’s predecessor would be happy when his replacement fell on his sword. But maybe Stuart would have been hoping Anderson could hang on for at least one more week because this weekend’s Sharks v Roosters game will probably be something he doesn’t need.

A Roosters side full of emotion and having a go to prove that Freddy can coach and the reason for all those bad performances was his predecessor. Should make an interesting game.

Fighting fit

What about Caloundra City Boxing’s Dan Goodall? Fighting in the 63kg division at Woodridge the other night, he beat Gene Smith on points and was rewarded by having to fight Australian champion Chris Newcomb on the same night.

It was a brave effort. He was beaten in a close points decision but proved to all sundry that he is the real deal.

Lovers of pugilism can see Dan on July 29 at Arthur Street, when Caloundra City Boxing presents a big card with three Queensland titles.

There are 20 bouts. I just hope it is not 20 fighters fighting twice. Just kidding.

Also on the card is a heavyweight bout featuring Caloundra local Aaron "The Bear" Newey, which should prove popular. Action gets under way from 1pm.

Rocco on the rampage

You may remember Rocco, "The Working Man’s Friend", Pirrottina. A few weeks ago, he threw a pie at me because he wanted to make a point about AFL.

Well, thankfully my hot-blooded friend has found someone that can use email, so he cut down on pie communication.

Rocco, the Caloundra Panthers president, is fired up about the Maroochy-Northshore Roos getting funding from the AFL for their clubhouse.

“We sympathise with the Maroochydore Club for not having a clubhouse and being misled by the Maroochydore Shire Council whilst trying to maintain a club without a clubhouse. However we believe there are other clubs in the region that also deserve funding from the AFL.

“Maroochydore’s problems are not a problem of the AFL, but the Maroochydore Shire Council. They promised the Maroochydore AFL club that when they were relocated to Fisherman’s Rd they would have facilities.

"Once again, we sympathise with the Maroochydore Club but feel the funding could be distributed more fairly across the region.

“Just a few points of interest regarding Caloundra: We are likely to have seniors, reserves, under-18s State Division 1; under-16s, under-14s and under-12s Division 1 and 2 all participating in finals. We believe this is a result of the junior development plan that we have in place.”

Well, Rocco obviously isn’t a fan of Maroochydore. But he probably makes a valid point for other clubs.

He also sent me a fax with a million names on it, his point being they were all Caloundra juniors that have achieved football at a higher level. So they must be doing something right.

An Origin dilemma

Haven’t heard from the NRL Snipe for a while. He’s been too busy with Maroon festivities, but he did send me something this week.

“The Dick Tosser Turner Medal, awarded last week to Queensland players that played 20 Origin games, unearthed an age-old argument – whether or not the game played in LA in 1987 should be counted as a match or an exhibition game?” The Snipe said.

“It was decided it was a game, which delighted Turtle Conescu as it got him to the magic number, while Mark Coyne was stranded on 19.

“Also, on that Lockyer field goal the other night. As for conjecture about whether it was drop kick or a punt kick, that is just sour grapes. Darren’s perfected the drop torpedo kick; he is ahead of his time.”