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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…
exactly right Zero Gain! 🙂 Couldn’t agree more. How can anyone seriously suggest that there is a fair comparison after three tests??????? MADNESS.
Is it fair to compare Deans and McKenzie?
exactly mate….either way….this weekend is all about the woods. #woods #woods
Hugh Perrett - Australian rugby's unsung inspiration
well said. Ditto. Fantastic bloody article.
The NRL should de-register serial dickheads
Couldn’t agree more, great read. Definitely a feel good story!
US Open: The winning formula of Barty and Dellacqua
Couldn’t agree more, great read. Definitely a feel good story!
US Open: The winning formula of Barty and Dellacqua
Double Agent – what planet do you live on?
Hugh Perrett - Australian rugby's unsung inspiration
A few harsh assessments here, but its hard to argue with the sentiments.
Boks hammer Wallabies in record win
Apologies Lisa. I take your point – maybe thats a point I will raise in a future post.
Australia's sporting women lead the way off the field
James…..interesting points you make there. I am a Watto believer.
The Ashes: The good, the bad and the ugly
Glad to hear good minds think alike MaryK
Lleyton shows Tomic the Tank Engine how it’s done
Mastermind,
Apologies for not mentioning Rafter….
I doubt that Lleyton was complacent today, more nerves I’d say as it would’ve been his second quarter-final since 2006. What do you mean he “BARELY” tanks?? He has never tanked. Period.
Lleyton shows Tomic the Tank Engine how it’s done
Absolutely right DL. Couldn’t agree more!!! Love it. #sportingtragic
Baggy greens and Wallabies need a dash of Hewitt's fight
I can see the reasons as to why you would be a little concerned and you make you points really well, but Sydney has made an excellent call here. He is an excellent recruit.
Sydney has an amazing history with big name recruits and the contributions they’ve made to the club have been superb. Lockett, Hall are just two. Franklin will add to this list.
If you look at what the strength of the Bloods culture is all about, its the younger, lesser names in team stepping up and the strong smalls. Hanneberry and Jack. Think also how strong their new young blokes like Sam Reid will be as a result of having someone like Big Buddy to work from and with. The big one I also think who will benefit will be Tippet and Pyke.
Exciting times ahead.
Swans fans...is anyone else a little unsure about our new Buddy?