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Aspiring sports journalist
Twitter: @rselvage7
UNSW Media (Communications and Journalism)
- Member Since:
- June 2012
- Based In:
- Sydney
- Favourite Sporting Team:
- Cronulla Sharks, NSW Blues, Sydney 6ers, Arsenal, Western Sydney Wanderers.
- Favourite Sports:
- League, Tennis, Football, Cricket,
Latest Articles
Wanderers' dream not yet ready to end
17 Apr 2013The story of the Western Sydney Wanderers is nothing short of a pleasant dream from which no one wants to awake. Except if you are a Sydney FC fan, that is. However, with that said, the cross-town rivalry will be put on hold this weekend – the men in red and black having captured the [...]
Spare a thought for Cronulla's supporters
9 Mar 2013Many would say you’d have to be stupid, and somewhat out of touch with rugby league history, to support the Cronulla Sharks. A fan of the club, I’m beginning to agree with them. In 47 years, the club has not accomplished much on the field, merely stumbling through unremitting scandals to once more face a [...]
What a Wanderful world as the local derby approaches
1 Mar 2013Not since the sun first dawned upon Australian sport has a team embraced its namesake to this extent. As parochial Western-Sydneysiders brace themselves for the forecasted downpours for Saturday’s clash with the Mariners, little can stop the surge that is the Red and Black Bloc as thousands are set wander the F3 to Bluetongue Stadium. [...]
Success of the West allows fans' dreams to wander
3 Feb 2013The rapid development of the Western Sydney Wanderers is unparalleled in the Australian sporting context. Encroached firmly in the A-League’s top four, the question now beckons: can the Wanderers really challenge for the title? As it stands now few would dare to bet against them – and with valid reasoning. The Wanderers have consistently posted [...]
2013: The Wright time for Cronulla?
29 Jan 2013As Shane Flanagan undoubtedly mulls over the prospects and pressures of the 2013 NRL season, one thing remains to be seen. Do two Wrights make a wrong? Of course, I am referring to new recruit Jonathan Wright and stand in fullback Matthew Wright, who filled the attacking void of the injured Nathan Gardner for the [...]
Why your team won't win the NRL in 2013 (part two)
9 Jan 2013Yesterday we brought you the first installment of why your team won’t win the NRL competition in 2013. Here is the second part, as well as my prediction as to who will lift the NRL trophy at seasons’ end. Newcastle Knights Will Nathan Tinkler’s bank roll last the 26 rounds? Although the Knights deny any [...]
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