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Tony has been writing about sport since making a debut at the Queensland Times, Ipswich, in 1989 with a column entitled 'That's What I reckon Sport!' He has since worked as a reporter and editor with organisations including Fox Sports, Fairfax, AAP, The AP and ACP magazines, covering four Olympics, three FIFA World Cups and WC's in cricket and rugby. Favourite team: Arsenal. Favourite question: 'Did you even watch the game?'

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Apologies, the list we received had him incorrectly listed. Have fixed it now

Super Rugby teams week six: Foketi back after horror injury, Suli benched, Sam Carter set for debut, DMac rested

He was fabulous

'I'm over it': Arnie's anger that sparked Socceroos WCQ rout, Goodwin 'stole the night' as Yengi off the mark

Jorgo struggled to catch a ball all day

Deja vu for Tane as Drua deliver another heart-breaker to under fire Coleman

Bloody South African Harry Jones and his obvious Waratah bias (insert face palm emoji)

Deja vu for Tane as Drua deliver another heart-breaker to under fire Coleman

😂 There are a lot when you get down to it, and consider others like Kellaway who he took but didn’t trsut

Wallabies Power Rankings: How every Test contender is shaping up one month into Super Rugby

“All fairly predictable”. That’s the highest praise you’ve ever bestowed on one of my pieces. Thank you for the incredible lift in self esteem 😊

Wallabies Power Rankings: How every Test contender is shaping up one month into Super Rugby

No but I can define “woke” instead, if that’s ok?

Wallabies Power Rankings: How every Test contender is shaping up one month into Super Rugby

Thanks all (so far). Have added Ryan Smith and a note. Insisting there is no bias towards or against the Waratahs. I’m a fan of the game, not any one team!

Wallabies Power Rankings: How every Test contender is shaping up one month into Super Rugby

Thanks Peter. Keen to hear how you think the rankings should be changed to reflect the style you believe Schmidt will bring to the Wallabies.

Wallabies Power Rankings: How every Test contender is shaping up one month into Super Rugby

KPM, what is with this fan article complaint over and over and over again (three times in this comment thread alone)? Just scroll down, they’re all there. There’s no reason to miss them. Thanks for reading!

Passionate, visceral, irrational tribalism is vital for any competition to succeed. Is a lack of it damaging Super Rugby?

Sorry no, there’s an issue with the Youtube channel, hopefully restored soon

'He's got a gold jersey this year': Uru's break out has him tipped to make Wallabies debut

It’s right there, after the second sentence…

'He's got a gold jersey this year': Uru's break out has him tipped to make Wallabies debut

Can confirm the Boxing Day Test is locked in for December 26

CA makes Perth call - where and when Australia's blockbuster Tests against India will be played

Yes, many fans will be happy with Sleepy Joe’s somnambulant evasion of anything resembling a talking point. Time will tell how fans will react if he starts losing games and treats everyone to the same level of discourse.

'Talent can be fickle': Schmidt avoids rushing to conclusions as JOC calls for 'Reds-heavy' Wallabies

Lovely writing and sentiment Ben. Grateful to have your writing on The Roar. Thank you.

To have your heart broken and come back: That's what it's all about - and why I'll be watching Edmed this weekend

Thanks for raising the issue Jacko

Super Rugby tipping week three: Will Tahs suffer a hangover from emotional Crusaders win (and DC's 15 schooners)?

He tells me he meant to write Crusaders…

Super Rugby tipping week three: Will Tahs suffer a hangover from emotional Crusaders win (and DC's 15 schooners)?

How is this guy leading our tipping ladder 😛

Super Rugby tipping week three: Will Tahs suffer a hangover from emotional Crusaders win (and DC's 15 schooners)?

The Roar does have one section for league and one for union. It’s not exactly our fault that the games intersect quite often.

'Let's see what the worst thing about rugby league is and do that': Loathsome blight union never needed

Weird conspiracy theories are amusing on Friday afternoons

COMMENT: This is the real reason why the Force were cut in 2017

Who is this mythical ”Scott Robinson” several Roar readers have massive wraps on?

'They haven't learned anything': Crusaders' Penney opens on Tahs - and why he 'feels really sorry' for Coleman

Thanks Ben, that quote has been fixed now

Horan's 'soft' whack for Rebels pack as Fisher calls out their 'absolutely criminal' flaw in Brumbies loss

We’re expecting an update from the Waratahs later today

Waratahs star rushed to hospital following training mishap ahead of season opener

They all opted not to continue

Super Rugby tipping panel week 1: Brumbies to sweep Rebels, cliffhanger brewing between Tahs and Reds

Ha. Jokes

Super Rugby tipping panel week 1: Brumbies to sweep Rebels, cliffhanger brewing between Tahs and Reds

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