The Armchair Sports Writer Award

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The best armchair sports writer in Australia

Think you have what it takes to become a paid sports columnist? Spotted an inspiring sports article by an undiscovered sports writer?

Update: The Judges results are in – and the winner is Benjamin Conkey

. More details here.

The Armchair Sports Writer Award is a celebration of the articulate and informed reader-generated articles that have become a feature of The Roar. It’s open to all passionate sports lovers who have an opinion on sports and are not afraid to express it.

Judged by the best in the game

Articles that make it through to the final selection will be judged by a stellar panel of sports writers including The Roar’s own, Spiro Zavos, Peter Fitzsimons, Philip Derriman and Liz Ellis. [more]

Prizes?

The grand prize for the best new sports writer in Australia is a regular paid column on The Roar.

You can write an article yourself and publish it on The Roar or submit one from someone else that you’ve read.

Entries are open now with the winner to be announced on October 15th. Find out more on the process and eligibility.

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