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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…
Absolutely dreaming. There are just some things that shouldn’t change. The Grand Final is the one of these. Sorry – but no way in hell. What are we going to do next….move the Boxing Day test away from the MCG?
Time to move the grand final away from the MCG
Yeah it’s a shame Scott. The media have a lot to answer for in terms of how society views sportswomen. I don’t believe it’s the other way around.
Dellacqua's disgraceful treatment speaks volumes for Aussie sport
fair point matt. Just pointing out that I think it’s time things changed.
Dellacqua's disgraceful treatment speaks volumes for Aussie sport
More time is spent focussing on Stosur’s early exit – again – than is on the Dellacqua win.
Dellacqua's disgraceful treatment speaks volumes for Aussie sport
There is absolutely no way in hell that he should be the next captain
Quade could be the next Wallabies captain
Hang on a second. One minute people are moaning about the fact that we have no stability and no experience in the team. Now, people are whinging about the fact that they are “journeymen”…..Come on! Lets get realistic!
SPIRO: Clarke at 5, Johnson taking wickets keys to Ashes success
Couldn’t agree more. Well said.
Sonny Bill is not the Messiah (he's just a very talented boy)
For the Rabbitohs to be a chance, they have to sort out the issues that are in the top few inches. Their minds and the self-belief are their own worst enemies.
NRL 2014: Who looks most likely for next year?
Apologies all for the double up on Tamou. I’d have Fifita in there starting.
Should the Roosters have more players in the Kangaroos side?
Interesting point there Red Kev. Hard to argue with as well. It boggles the mind.
Jake White joins Super Rugby's Sharks
NZmate – There will undoubtedly be a thousand of the roosters boys in the NZ team….which will probably mean they’ll win the world cup haha
Should the Roosters have more players in the Kangaroos side?
Couldn’t agree more – he is fast running out of chances.
Warner in trouble yet again after grade cricket no-show [UPDATE]
AAC isn’t a wing – he’s an outside centre. Rock Solid.
SPIRO: The brilliant Wallabies winners are finally grinners
Great article David. Really accurate assessment of the current situation and the sanity that has prevailed.
Genia back, O'Connor gone: Sanity, finally, at the ARU
A great article Spiro. Couldn’t agree more with much of what you’ve said.
SPIRO: O'Connor must grow up if he wants to be a Wallaby again
The Changa: SBW
The Jacko: Tom Symons
The Junior: Michael Jennings
The Villa: Hard to argue with Justin Horo
The Smithy: Matt Balin
The Rudder: Gotta be George Rose or Daniel Mortimer
The Satts: The Wolfman Williams or possibly Watmough
The Doom: Junior Moors for the Sharks
Picking the characters who will arise out of the NRL Grand Final
Couldn’t agree more DIanne. Well said.
An open letter to Bernard Tomic and Nick Kyrgios