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Third year Journalism Student at the University of Queensland. Follow just about every Queensland-based team, regardless of code. Lover of all sports.
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Despite his defiant innings in Adelaide, England keeper Jos Buttler should be dropped for the third Test in Melbourne. Here’s why. Buttler’s keeping has…
Nine months ago, West Australian cyclist Ben O’Connor was at a crossroads in his career. Going into the 2020 Giro d’Italia, the 24-year-old from…
With an easing of COVID restrictions this year, Queensland rugby league fans will once again have the chance to watch Queensland’s premier rugby league…
In the aftermath of Australia’s embarrassing fourth-innings performance at the SCG, many have looked for a scapegoat to blame. Heroic performances by Ravichandran Ashwin…
In Part 1 of this series I examined the search for Australia’s next great true all-rounder. We looked at candidates such as Alan Davidson,…
Cameron Green’s emergence on the national stage has left many Australian cricket fans very excited about the future and what he can achieve as…
The Burleigh Bears and the Wynnum Manly Seagulls will do battle for Queensland rugby league’s biggest prize. Join The Roar for live coverage from…
The Sydney Swans aim to avenge last year’s shock defeat, as the take on a struggling Gold Coast Suns outfit at the SCG. Join…
A strong Samoa side look to end a three-year winless run against Papua New Guinea in an intriguing clash at Leichardt Oval. Join The…
Match result: A remarkable innings of 76 not out from English opener Joe Denly has seen the Sydney Sixers comfortably chase down the Adelaide…
It’s been six months since that infamous day in Cape Town – a day on which one of Australia’s own, Cameron Bancroft, was caught…
Following remarkable upset wins in north Queensland last week, both the Easts Tigers and the Ipswich Jets will be glad to return to Brisbane…
After three weeks of racing, the Tour de France has finally made it to Paris, where the victors will be crowned. As the race…
So, after 18 stages and almost 3000km of racing, today is the last chance for the climbers to make their mark. As the Tour…
The Tour de France says goodbye to Brittany with a stage that sees the first summit finish of this year's race. As the favourites…
Stage 4 of the 2018 Tour de France sees the race wind its way north into Brittany and barring accidents or weather, it should…
Spinning allrounders aren’t included in this article, but if they were:
Richie Benaud
Tom Veivers
Bob Simpson
The next Keith Miller: The history of Australia’s search for an all-rounder (Part 1)
Yes, my grandfather (now 94) used to say that Archer was one of his favourite cricketers for Queensland in that era.
The next Keith Miller: The history of Australia’s search for an all-rounder (Part 1)
Hi Sports Lover,
Stay tuned for Part 2!
The next Keith Miller: The history of Australia’s search for an all-rounder (Part 1)
Starc is definitely the best current contender for the Johnson-type role down the order.
Doesn’t quite have the technique of some of his fellow tailenders (Cummins and Harris come to mind), but can go big if it’s his day. 🏏
The next Keith Miller: The history of Australia’s search for an all-rounder (Part 1)
Hi Barry,
Gilmour was certainly portly, but not as much as former Australian captain and all-rounder Wawrick “The Big Ship” Armstrong, who weighed a whopping 133kg!
The next Keith Miller: The history of Australia’s search for an all-rounder (Part 1)
Hi Roseville,
Definitely aware of Archer as a Queenslander.
Unfortunately, his career fell completely within the same time span as Miller’s, so missed out on selection on that basis. 🏏
The next Keith Miller: The history of Australia’s search for an all-rounder (Part 1)
Tomljanovic played for Croatia in 2010 when she was 15 and is still cap-tied to them under ITF rules, otherwise she would be straight in this team, no question. Stosur and Gavrilova are terribly out of form.
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/tennis/ajla-tomljanovic-to-fight-to-represent-australia-in-fed-cup/news-story/be3f2e005a1741571980ef81f47c2264
Can Molik solve the Stosur problem?
Tremendous opportunity for the Aussies this weekend. Stosur needs to at least be competitive in her matches in order to try and relieve some of the pressure on Barty’s shoulders.
On a side note, congrats to Astra Sharma for her big run to a first WTA final in Colombia last week. She will almost certainly be named in the next Fed Cup squad given the inconsistency of both Stosur and Gavrilova in singles this year and the fact that Ajla Tomljanovic is seemingly still ineligible to play for Australia.
Where's the love for the Fed Cup?
Always awesome to hear from one of Australia’s greatest athletes (and a personal hero of mine) – Thanks Scott!
Just one minor quibble – don’t think it can be said that Cadel was nailed on to win that 2002 Giro – he was a totally unproven Grand Tour rookie with five tough stages to go and a narrow lead over guys like Hamilton (at about 20 seconds), Salvodelli and Tonkov – making the podium would have been a minor miracle.
Think his unluckiest moment was probably at the 2009 Vuelta – would have been interested to hear his thoughts on “that” Spanish mechanic. Still believe that the whole thing was a national conspiracy designed to get Valverde over the line for his first Grand Tour win. 😉 .
Cadel Evans talks to The Roar: Great Ocean Road Race, Tour de France and more
Have to stick up for the Titans here- the only reason no-one ever jumps on their bandwagon is that generally they never make it further than the Broncos.
The one time they did, they got 45 000 to Suncorp to watch their “home” Preliminary Final (back in 2010).
You’re right about the fact that Queenslanders are generally less parochial about their club footy sides. Maybe we’re just more tolerant and open minded. 😉
AFL reveals fixture for 2019
I’m not suggesting that they be given any leadership positions within the New South Wales team or that they should be paid for playing state cricket during their international bans.
I just think that the fact that the (former) captain and vice-captain of Australia were playing an entire summer of Shield cricket would be enough to show that something significant had happened. I think it would do wonders for the legitimacy of the competition to at least have them available for the second half (similar to Bancroft), regaining some first-class form.
Will admit, however, that it has been very amusing to see Warner fed back some of his own medicine in grade cricket. Hopefully the experience does him some good in the long run.
Hard but fair: Will anything really change following Cape Town?
Agree, think it would have been fantastic for all parties (especially the Shield) to have Warner, Smith and Bancroft playing first-class cricket with their states for the entirety of this summer.
Hard but fair: Will anything really change following Cape Town?
*if they brought him back before the end of the suspension period.
Time for Cricket Australia to end the Smith, Warner and Bancroft bans
Agree entirely with this comment. To use another current political analogy, it would be like re-installing Barnaby Joyce as Deputy PM (as some in the Nats seem to be suggesting behind closed doors).
Those in favour of the notion seem to have little idea about just how much his reputation has been trashed (especially with rural women) and just how much damage it would do to the long-term prospects of the National Party.
David Warner is currently viewed in a similar light by Australian cricket fans and globally, Cricket Australia would be laughed at before the end of the suspension period.
Time for Cricket Australia to end the Smith, Warner and Bancroft bans
Fittler said on the Sunday Footy Show a couple of weeks back that he was never going to be considered this year, but that he may come into contention for a spot in the next year or two if things stay as they are (on and off the field).
After Women in League Round, we need to talk about Matt Lodge. Again
Well, that just about wraps it up for tonight. Thanks for joining The Roar’s live coverage of the 2018 Tour de France and I hope you have enjoyed every single moment!
Special thanks to the other members of the team, Scott Pryde and Ryan Day, for the late nights spent covering the race.
On behalf of the team, it’s been a pleasure covering the race for you. Au Revoir, farewell, and see you next year!
Tour de France 2018: Stage 21 live blog
And here are the words of the man who has pulled off perhaps the biggest win in Welsh sporting history, Geraint Thomas:
“When I rode it for the first time, 2007, that was insane, just to finish the race and just to be part of it. And now to be riding around winning it, you’ve got to pinch yourself. I think it won’t sink in for a few months. For now it’s a whirlwind. I just seem to be floating around, on cloud nine.
Maybe when I’m like 70, sat in a corner of a pub telling some 18-year-old what I used to be. It’s just incredible. It’s the stuff of dreams.
It’s insane. I stayed off Twitter for most of the race. I didn’t want to get distracted. I went on last night and it was insane to see the response from back home. The amount of well-wishers, compliments from fellow riders and fellow sportsmen from Wales, people I’ve always looked up to, rugby players. It’s insane. I really appreciate all that support. It’s incredible.“
Tour de France 2018: Stage 21 live blog
Here are Kristoff’s thoughts on his stage win:
“It’s a dream come true. I’ve dreamt about this victory for many years. I’ve been close many times before but never managed to beat the faster guys like Cavendish, Greipel, or Kittel, but today they’re not here, they’re out after the mountains, and today I was the fastest, so I’m super happy!
“I was a bit far back after the tunnel but I was with [Roberto] Ferrari then Trek did a really good lead-out from behind and I managed to get John’s wheel. I started in a good position and passed John, and it was still far out, but I saw nobody, and in the last 20 metres I was sure I was going to win. I’m so happy I managed to do it.”
Tour de France 2018: Stage 21 live blog
Here is the stage result:
1. Alexander Kristoff (Nor) UAE Team Emirates 02:46:36
2. John Degenkolb (Ger) Trek-Segafredo
3. Arnaud Demare (Fra) Groupama-FDJ
4. Edvald Boasson Hagen (Nor) Dimension Data
5. Christophe Laporte (Fra) Cofidis, Solutions Credits
6. Maximiliano Richeze (Arg) Quick-Step Floors
7. Sonny Colbrelli (Ita) Bahrain-Merida
8. Peter Sagan (Svk) Bora-Hansgrohe
9. Andrea Pasqualon (Ita) Wanty-Groupe Gobert
10. Jasper De Buyst (Bel) Lotto Soudal
Tour de France 2018: Stage 21 live blog
GERAINT THOMAS WINS THE 2018 TOUR DE FRANCE.
It’s an historic day for Welsh cycling as Thomas makes it through unscathed.
Tour de France 2018: Stage 21 live blog
It’s been a long wait for a third Tour stage win for Alexander Kristoff. After promising so much in his breakthrough 2014 Tour, where he won two stages, he had subsequently failed to register a result over the next three Tours and looked like making it a fourth winless race in a row this year. Many questioned whether he’d ever win another Tour stage. All that doesn’t matter now though, today he is the champion on the Champs Elysees!
Tour de France 2018: Stage 21 live blog
Arnaud Demare put in a good effort but came up third. Just timed it too late in the end.
Tour de France 2018: Stage 21 live blog
Hi Paul,
Great pickup! Walters was one of those guys that was never considered an “allrounder” per se, but can’t argue with those figures.
Over 100 wickets at first class level for NSW shows he was no statistical fluke either.
The next Keith Miller: The history of Australia’s search for an all-rounder (Part 1)