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We've never, ever seen anything like this. The COVID-19 pandemic that has gripped the world has untold implications for the future of sport in…
As the wickets tumbled during the first few overs of the morning session, the expletives coming out of my mouth were coming thick and…
The questions surrounding Michael Clarke's position in the Australian Test team appear to be growing with every failed innings. Normally I would consider it…
If - and I stress, it is 'if' at the moment - what is alleged against David and Andrew Fifita is true, there is…
Australia's Davis Cup triumph over Kazakhstan in Darwin last Sunday saw Lleyton Hewitt turn back the clock with a vintage performance. Hewitt sealed Australia's…
I don't know Cameron Smith. In all likelihood, most of you reading this don't either. We know a media persona, a version of the…
Wimbledon, it seems, has had enough of 'The Fanatics'. They were noticeably told to "be quiet" and "sit down" by Wimbledon officials during Sam…
Dear Bernie and Special K, When I was young I was taught two simple rules. Number one, the world owes you nothing. Number two,…
The booing of Sydney Swans star and former Australian of the Year Adam Goodes has dominated AFL coverage this week. Rightly so, as it…
Australian sport has one giant problem. We are sexist. I could skirt around the issue and say that there is a greater level of…
The Waratahs triumphed over the Crusaders in the Super Rugby final, with a last-gasp penalty conversion from Bernard Foley sealing the win. Aside from…
Much will be written about the state of both Australian and English cricket teams at the conclusion of the current series. In England, however,…
In the last few days, I have found myself disgusted at the reaction, in some quarters, to Jonathan Trott's decision to leave the Ashes…
Holger Osieck is gone and this is a good thing for Australian football. I'm afraid, however, that the problems run far deeper than this.…
Much has been made of the decision by the Sydney Swans to recruit former Hawthorn star Lance "Buddy" Franklin on a nine-year, $10 million…
There is always going to be an inadequacy when it comes to clubs being represented in an Australian squad. There are 16 clubs and…
I'm going to be blunt – I'm getting sick and tired of the abuse that the Australian rugby union team are being subjected to, particularly…
I've thought about this long and hard and I reckon I could write a PhD thesis on what's wrong with Australian rugby (I just…
It was a tough weekend for Australian sport. Everywhere we looked, Aussies were on the wrong end of the scoreboard. 1) The Wallabies got…
Ladies and gents, I'd like to introduce a man named Hugh Perrett. For the uneducated (or those who have little care for club level…
A great read Greg. Well done.
MUMM: Why the lineout determines your success at scrum time
super team. So many good changes. Go you Wallabies!!!
Sio in the scrum will be tested – but a great move!
Mumm – superb change. made an enormous impact of the bench last start!
Pocock & Hooper – bring. it. on.
How Good!!
Wallabies announce team for Bledisloe: Pocock and Hooper to start
great arTicle Josh. I tend to agree with nearly everything you say.
Voges out – Marsh in and Clarke to 5.
Bowlers get one more test. Siddle in would be a step backwards. Lacks the critical pace needed these days.
A swing of fortune: The Ashes fourth Test preview
Absolutely someone can stop this from happening. While it’s a strong possibility of occurring, it would be silly to deny the fact that Hawthorn have destroyed a few teams recently and have appeared in the last three deciders. I’m a Swans tragic, but I can’t see them making the big one – Hawthorn/Fremantle GF for me.
Can anyone stop an all-WA AFL grand final?
where would you begin though Graham? Not many people knocking the door down. Potentially a major issue for selectors.
The Michael Clarke conundrum
that’s the real problem is;’t it Dom. There is no one waiting in the wings. Voges isn’t exactly setting the world on fire after a promising debut in the Windies.
Is it purely the fact that there isn’t enough first class cricket being played?
The Michael Clarke conundrum
Cry me a frigging river.
An open letter to the people who've written open letters to Nick Kyrgios
Interesting article Bob. I tend to agree with most of what you say – its difficult to know where to stand on this issue… It is sad thought most of all.
Our love of hating Bernard Tomic
I’m a staunch wallabies fan, but it is hard to see anyone by NZ winning both.
Is the Rugby Championship a poisoned chalice?
Unfortuantely, I think it is. For the life of me, I can’t get over the lack of atmosphere at virtually all games at ANZ. If all games end up at large stadiums will not be the same.
Has time run out for suburban stadiums?
yep -its hard to argue with that. When Rabs retires they will unwatchable.
The character assassination of the Australian captain
because he has from in that department mate.
[VIDEO] Nick Kyrgios vs Richard Gasquet highlights: 2015 Wimbledon scores, result
He might’ve taken it to a fourth set and he might win. But he still tanked in the 2nd set and threw it away. That is unforgivable.
[VIDEO] Nick Kyrgios vs Richard Gasquet highlights: 2015 Wimbledon scores, result
they are very apt and fair points mds1970. Thanks for the feedback.
Is it time we farewelled 'The Fanatics'?
Great article mastermind. Here are my tips – what do you think?
Novak Djokovic
Marin Cilic
Stan Wawrinka
Nick Kyrgios
viktor Troicki
Andy Murray
Tomas Berdych
Roger Federer
Serena Williams
Victoria Azarenka
Maria Sharapova
CoCo Vandeweghe
Caroline Wozniacki
Timea Bacsinszky
Madison Keys
Agnieszka Radwanska
Wimbledon 2015: The story so far
For what it’s worth here is my team
1- Slipper
2- Moore (c)
3- Faulkner
4- Skelton
5- Simons
6- McMahon
7- Pocock
8 – McCalman
9- Phipps
10-Foley
11- Horne
12- Lealeafano
13- Kerunadrani
14- Ashley-Cooper
15- Folau
16- Slipper
17-Sio
18- Polota-Nau
19 -Hooper
20- Dennis
21- Genia
22- Giteau
23- Beale
Lord's Wallaby team from the current squad
I didn’t call them unaustralian – i merely said their behaviour was a disgrace.
An open letter to Bernard Tomic and Nick Kyrgios
totally agreed.
MUMM: Why the lineout determines your success at scrum time