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Ask any surfer what their greatest fear is, you'll likely hear them reply, "getting attacked by a shark". The most likely exception would be if they answered, "getting attacked by a crocodile". While not nearly as common as sharks, crocodiles are found throughout large parts of the surf world including, (but not limited to) Mexico, Indonesia, and Australia.
But you would never readily think of the two apex predators targeting each other unless, of course, it's in Australia. That's exactly what happens in this video that came on radar thanks to shark expert and activist Madison Pip Stewart, aka Shark Girl Madison, who posted it as an appreciation of the wilderness of our world.
We see the shark swim in water that is barely two feet deep, terrifying to see for any and all shark-weary beachgoers, and almost beach itself to begin it's savage attack on the injured crocodile. The original news story states that the crocodile had already suffered a "mysterious injury" and left it as easy prey for the large shark. Had the crocodile not been injured it's unlikely that it would be targeted by a shark but, nevertheless, the shallow-water approach looks like a surgical strike.
Home to some of the best surfers in the world, names like Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Harry Bryant, Jack Robinson, and Ethan Ewing (to name a few) "Oz" is also notorious for being home to some of the most dangerous animals in the world from poisonous spiders and snakes on land, to sharks and crocodiles in the sea.
Yes, even if you didn't know much about the magical land down under, it makes sense when you start to tune in and check the stats. Also, consider that Australia's highest-grossing film of all time is the 1986 action-comedy cult classic is called Crocodile Dundee. Or that Steve Erwin, the late Australian zookeeper, environmentalist, and wildlife educator, was known for his hit series The Crocodile Hunter.
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Aaron Rodgers responds to criticism from Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw
The Pittsburgh Steelers' signing of quarterback Aaron Rodgers was an immediately polarizing move that did not sit well with large portions of the fan base. It also did not sit well with one of the team's all-time greatest players, four-time Super Bowl winning quarterback Terry Bradshaw. Bradshaw initially referred to the signing of Rodgers as a "joke" and that he should "stay in California and go chew bark" in reference to Rodgers isolating himself in a darkness retreat last year. On Saturday, Rodgers finally had a chance to respond to Bradshaw and did so with a combination of taking the high road, and also trying to make light of it. “I whisper to the gods every single day. I’ve known Terry for a long time, being a part of Fox. Terry’s a legend. He’s an absolute legend. He won four Super Bowls. He’s had a legendary career in the media. But Terry, like a lot of people, doesn’t know me. And so, he’s got an idea of what he thinks about me based on what I’ve done, the documentary, what I’ve said, darkness retreat, whatever the hell you want to talk about. I’d love to get to know Terry on a deeper level. I feel like if he gave me a chance to get to know him, then we’d have a good friendship." He ended the answer by saying, "So, I’d love to get to know Terry on a deeper level if he’s open to it. And maybe we can go chew some bark or whatever the hell he’s talking about together.” The Steelers were in a pretty desperate quarterback situation this offseason after completely overhauling the position for a second year in a row. They missed out on the chance to re-sign Justin Fields, let Russell Wilson walk, missed out on every other veteran who changed teams and passed on the opportunity to select a quarterback near the top of a weak quarterback draft class. (They ultimately selected Ohio State's Will Howard in the sixth round.) The whole Rodgers saga has been quite a soap opera for the Steelers as they waited around for months while he decided on whether or not he wanted to play this season, and if he wanted to play for the Steelers. Add in the fact he has had a tendency to cause some off-field distractions with his comments and weekly "Pat McAfee Show" appearances, as well as the fact he will turn 42 years old this season and hasn't been a top-tier quarterback in three years, and a lot of Steelers fans — and former players — were put off by the idea. The only thing that will matter in the end, however, is how Rodgers plays on the field. He has said all of the right things since joining the team, and his new teammates have all spoken highly of him so far, but it will still come down to results on the field. The Steelers have not won a playoff game in eight years and are facing added pressure each year to end that drought. They are hoping Rodgers has one more good year in him to help them advance in the postseason.
Eleven Toronto Maple Leafs players or prospects who could have breakout seasons
With most of the offseason’s action already in the rearview, a clearer shape of the league is coming into focus. This much is true for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who still harbour ambitions of adding a top-six forward. Questions about whether the team is better than last season will remain speculative, haunting a team that looks to reach higher than ever before. There is something to say about the Leafs change of style under GM Brad Treliving and coach Craig Berube, about less talent and more functionality. Still, a big part of the Leafs hopes relies on players on their team improving. Let’s take a look at the Leafs system to see who might be more impactful for the Leafs this season than they were last year. Knies Although many would consider Matthew Knies a player who broke out last season, there might still be another level to his game. Naturally, growing confidence in his abilities and growing chemistry with Auston Matthews will help. Beyond that, there is certainly some upside to his production, scoring only five power play goals last season. It is important to acknowledge that Knies might not be able to replicate his 19.1% shooting percentage from last season. In all, he will have a good chance at breaking his career high of 29 goals, set last season. Entering his age-23 season, Knies has taken strides each season with the team. That trend will not continue forever, but entering the season as an entrenched member of the top power play unit, the best is still ahead for Knies. His power game is of great value to the Leafs, and with a new long-term deal in place, Knies should be a staple of the Leafs’ top-six until his contract expires in 2031. The Leafs might desire another winger of his style to truly complete their forward group. Given his growing reputation as a leader on the team, Knies has it in him to push for all-star nominations down the road, and perhaps even a spot on the American Olympic team. Team USA has a wealth of forward depth, so this season’s Olympics might be too soon. Maccelli After a tough 2024–25, hopes for Matias Maccelli are set at replicating his first two seasons in the NHL. Entering the final year of his deal, Maccelli will be motivated to recapture a regular spot in the top-nine forward group. His best seasons came in a defensive role, a checking third line alongside a power winger and a big, two-way centre. Fortunately for Maccelli, the Leafs have a great chance to replicate that dynamic alongside fellow newcomers Dakota Joshua and Nic Roy. Still, at 24 years old, Maccelli has before him a glorious opportunity to strive beyond that. The spot left behind by Mitch Marner on Matthews’ wing is expected to be filled by Max Domi, but his grasp is far from absolute. In all likelihood, Maccelli will get a chance to play on Matthews’ line, where his production might skyrocket. Cowan Perhaps one of the biggest X-factors for the Leafs is their top prospect, Easton Cowan. After a commanding OHL MVP performance in 2023–24, Cowan’s 2024–25 was more muted. Cowan was still a big factor for a great London Knights team, but his performances at the World Juniors and in Leafs training camp were less tantalizing. At worst, Cowan will be graduating to a key role with the Toronto Marlies, where a half-point per game rookie season would be a nice step. The upside, however, is much higher. Cowan might have the skill and ability to push both Domi and Maccelli for icetime in the long run. His playmaking and puck skills are crafty, but it will be a competitive edge that truly differentiates Cowan. As such, a dream scenario would be that Cowan is too good to deny a top-nine forward spot to. In all likelihood, it will be a tall task for Cowan to win such an important job right away. There will be plenty of fanfare in training camp, and the Leafs might give him a look in an opening-night spot. Injuries will happen, but the Leafs might find it beneficial for Cowan to get a glimpse in a handful of real NHL games. Alternatively, Cowan might be slow-played. It would be more decisive for the Leafs to make Cowan push his way up the depth chart, and after multiple seasons of dominating the OHL, the AHL might yet prove a worthy challenge for him to prove himself. This would hardly be an indictment of Cowan’s play, and perhaps a strong opening half to the AHL season might position him for a midseason call-up. Benoit At 26 years old, some fans might roll their eyes at the thought of Simon Benoit improving. Still, Benoit has continually improved over his time with the Leafs, even showing some raised confidence with the puck towards the end of last season. For a large, physical defenceman like Benoit, a little bit of on-puck contributions can go a long way. His passing might never reach the level of Chris Tanev, but Benoit showed some ability to skate with the puck. At times, fans might have even questioned why Benoit was in the lineup last season, but the coaching staff was rewarded for their commitment to him. The five other Leafs regulars on the blueline are of high quality, but Benoit might be able to close the gap. The Leafs’ pairings are fairly balanced, each with its own strengths. Ahead of Benoit’s third pairing with Oliver Ekman-Larsson are the defensive duo of Jake McCabe and Chris Tanev, as well as a pairing with more of an offensive lean with Morgan Rielly and Brandon Carlo. A step forward for Benoit might mean easing the load placed on the Rielly and Carlo pairing. It is likely that Benoit will always require a partner more adept with the puck, but the Leafs defence group can be elevated by individual improvement from him. Hildeby and Akhtyamov The Leafs should be comfortable with a strong tandem of Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll. Both sport lengthy injury histories, and unfortunately it is likely that one or both miss time with injury next season. Fortunately, the Leafs have two solid prospects who will seemingly continue their upward trajectory to turn to. Dennis Hildeby got into more games than expected last season. While there were some tough moments, the fact that Hildeby was able to manage any games over Matt Murray was ahead of schedule. Perhaps a regular NHL role will remain elusive, but the truth is that fans should be more confident about Hildeby starting some games again this coming season. Hildeby has a ton of positive traits, but has looked scattered and had issues tracking that keep some unsure of his upside. Akhtyamov, meanwhile, is the same age as Hildeby, and had similar results in the AHL last season. Some prefer the optics of his game over Hildeby’s, but both have proven enough that an NHL start in a pinch would not be entirely irresponsible. For both, another strong season in the AHL might be required before a shot at a regular NHL backup spot is realistic. Thrun The Leafs did not exactly give up a lot to acquire Henry Thrun, a left-shot defenceman, from the San Jose Sharks. At 24 years old, expectations for improvement might be muted as well. Still, the possibility that Thrun has his best hockey ahead of him exists. The Sharks did him no favours, as their blueline was and remains very thin. Not only did this force Thrun into regular play before his time, but it also left him without many quality teammates to rely on. On this basis alone, Thrun is poised for better results with the much better support that the Leafs provide. As more of a puck mover, Thrun might be the primary option to step in should Morgan Rielly or Oliver Ekman-Larsson miss time. That said, a chance to really thrive in the AHL might not be the worst thing for Thrun. Either way, Thrun joins a Leafs team with a ton of organizational depth at the blueline, and who will not have to force him into games before his time. Quillan Jacob Quillan had a nice rookie season in the AHL, appearing in one game for the Leafs last season as well. Entering his age-23 season, Quillan’s path to the NHL will rely more on his defensive abilities than his AHL production. There is a responsible and cerebral two-way forward within, and he has the inside lane for a midseason call-up. Perhaps Quillan is running out of runway to take off as a regular NHLer, but this season could represent a huge inflection point for his career. Without much fanfare, it is not impossible that Quillan could push for a spot in training camp. With Pontus Holmberg now with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Quillan could find himself on a similar journey seeping into the Leafs lineup. Haymes Signed out of the NCAA last season, Luke Haymes did quite well in his initial nine-game stint in the AHL. Entering his first full professional season and turning 22, he will look to build on his steep ascent. Haymes has the chance to blow past Quillan and other Marlies players if he can put together a strong first half of the season. Perhaps he can make an impression in training camp, enough that more seasoning in the AHL would inspire some confidence. It would not be a bad thing for Haymes to take a key role for the Marlies all season, positioning himself well to push for an NHL roster spot in 2026–27. Haymes might have more offensive upside and more physicality than Quillan, perhaps echoing some of what Fraser Minten provided the Leafs with last season. Groulx Bo Groulx has appeared in some NHL games, seeming overmatched with a weak Anaheim Ducks team last season. At 25 years old, he is more of a veteran at this point, having spent last season with the New York Rangers’ AHL affiliate. Despite missing a good portion of the season, Groulx led his team in points per game and was an offensive focal point for his team. Offensive upside was never much of a thought for Groulx, who can bring some physicality and defence befitting of a bottom-six role, but the jump in production offers some hope. At the very least, Groulx represents a buoy for other hopefuls, like Haymes and Quillan, to pass. An injury call-up early in the season might be his best chance to see NHL action, as younger players should pass him by at some point. Webber Again with an older prospect, Cade Webber is one of Treliving’s earlier acquisitions. After his first full season with the Marlies, the tall, defensive left-shot looks to build his resume. Points will never be the way to measure Webber; however, a growing role in the AHL is still a significant step. At 24 years old, Webber is not a high-end prospect, but given his size and his play style, there might still be hope. Webber is offensively limited, but he could be a solid defensive presence in the NHL, a situational third-pairing defender. It is unlikely that Webber appears in an NHL game this coming season, save for injury emergencies, but a strong offseason could position him for the chance. Vincent Desharnais recently made a similar journey as a towering defensive option, going from an unheralded mid-20s prospect to a journeyman defensive option. The Leafs have the depth to go with other options if Webber is not ready, perhaps Marshall Rifai or Dakota Mermis, but it is not entirely out of the question that Webber begins to surface in such contemplations.
Green Bay Packers 3rd Year Receiver Turning Heads At Training Camp
The Green Bay Packers have one of the youngest rosters in the NFL. A big reason for this is their wide receiver room. For the past three seasons, they have relied on rookies and second-year players to carry the load on offense from a pass-catching perspective. However, that has led to some inconsistent play. Last year, drops were a huge issue, especially for former fifth-round pick Dontayvion Wicks. He was able to get open but would drop the ball in key moments. Wicks is determined to change the narrative and is already turning heads in training camp. Green Bay Packers WR Dontayvion Wicks Looking Good Wicks was the star of the 2-minute drill during Friday’s training camp practice. He found a hole in the zone and ran the post route. Quarterback Jordan Love saw him immediately and unloaded a long ball. The former Virginia receiver was all alone and caught a 49-yard touchdown pass to end the drill. This was one of the many great plays Wicks made throughout the practice. He was asked about the play after the practice. “I knew I had the post,” Wicks said. “I had a man on me. I released, ran full speed. I knew X was over the top. So I stemmed out a little bit and broke flat across. It was a runaway, and J-Love gave me the ball and I ran under it, and that was all from there.” This is great news for the Green Bay Packers. Drops can often be attributed to a lack of confidence. They can snowball. Once a player drops one pass, it can snowball into more drops. The same can be said about catches. Once a player gets confidence, it can be hard to stop. If Dontayvion Wicks has gotten his confidence, the league should watch out. No Problems Getting Open Wicks had no problems getting open last year. According to ESPN Analytics, he was open on 84% of his routes, thanks to a quick burst off the snap and his ability to find gaps in the zone. However, getting open doesn’t matter if a player can’t bring in the ball. The Green Bay Packers hope this is the start of a new player in 2025. Matthew Golden has also looked good in training camp, and Jayden Reed has vowed to drop fewer passes as well in 2025. If that trio can haul in passes, this offense could be one of the best in the league. Final Thoughts We always have to be cautious about training camp news. It can sometimes point to what will happen in the season, but not always. However, this seems like a step in the right direction for the Green Bay Packers. If Wicks gains confidence now, that should carry over into the season.
Steelers' Secrets Revealed As Long-Time Assistant Exposes Team's Detailed Draft Process
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a weird position with their current team. The organization is clearly making the moves to win now, but the franchise also wants to set itself up for the future. Aside from a franchise quarterback, the team is full of young talent, and that talent will only grow as the Steelers are projected to have 12 selections in the 2026 NFL Draft. There has been a recent injection of youth on both sides of the ball through the draft, as Pittsburgh continues to draft young players that have been able to make a meaningful impact. The rookie class in 2024 was good and has the chance to get better, and fans are excited about the rookies coming in during the 2025 season. In order for any team to have success it has to be able to hit on some players in the draft. Ideally, organizations want their top picks to work out, but the best teams find a way to select players later on in the event that can be impactful. Every team's process when it comes to the draft is probably a little different, and dynamics chance when going from team to team. However, long-time Steelers coach Keith Butler sat down with Talegate Sports to discuss what the process looks like in Pittsburgh. "The scouts have determined who's gonna be drafted high, who ain't gonna be drafted high." Butler said. "What you have to do as a coach is you gotta go in and, as a coordinator, I had to look at like 50 guys. In order to study those guys, you have to watch three or four games from their last year to see what kind of players they are and see what they do best and see what they struggle with or try to determine that. And then you go in and you stack the board. You try to put people up there that you want that you think fits what we do." Butler explained that scouts throughout the year get top prospects together for the coaching staff, and then positional coaches and coordinators take a look at the film of some of these players. This is likely where the Steelers start to get an idea of who the franchise will want to pay attention to during the NFL's Scouting Combine, as well as build out a schedule for visiting Pro Days. Butler has been with Pittsburgh in different capacities. He was the linebackers coach from 2003 through 2014, and he then served as the defensive coordinator from 2015 through 2021. The weight of his opinion during he draft process likely changed over his time in Pittsburgh, but he did mention that Head Coach Mike Tomlin has a ton of say through the NFL Draft. "It stops with the GM." Butler said. "But, the Steelers anyway, the head coach got a big say and the head coach usually if he knows his assistants, he usually has a good idea about what they think too." Tomlin having the most say makes sense considering he is the head coach, but Butler made sure to mention that he is usually on the same page with his assistant coaches. Other executives also have some say, including former General Manager Kevin Colbert when he was in Pittsburgh, and current General Manager Omar Khan. Steelers Seem To Be Breaking Out Of Streak Of Rough Draft Picks For a while, the Steelers struggled during the NFL Draft. Their first-round picks did not pan out in 2018 or 2019, and the 2022 draft was a disaster after selecting Kenny Pickett in the first round. The organization also took a lot of heat for selecting Najee Harris in the first round in 2021, as this was during the peak of the argument discussing the value of running backs. Recent drafts seem to suggest the organization is using a different strategy while approaching the event, which could be due to Assistant General Manager Andy Weidl, who has become known as some sort of draft expert throughout the league.
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