Roar of the Crowd
Italy vs Wallabies: Spring Tour preview and prediction
The Wallabies play Italy in Padua on Saturday as they desperately search for some form and points before heading to a daunting day in Twickenham the week after.
Italy vs Wallabies: Spring Tour preview and prediction
The Wallabies play Italy in Padua on Saturday as they desperately search for some form and points before heading to a daunting day in Twickenham the week after.
"If it bleeds we can kill it": Can anyone bring down the All Blacks?
In the movie Predator, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character roams the jungle opposed to an enemy hell bent on his destruction.
Bangladesh needs to produce faster pitches
An analysis of Bangladesh’s recent Test performances would reveal a fairly routine trend.
Australia's horrible forward line, form or experience?
The Socceroos struggle to score goals from open play against strong sides, and this was highlighted in the World Cup.
For love, not money: For thinkers, not robots
A few days ago, I was cleaning out my books in readiness for a garage sale, because we are moving and downsizing to live in an apartment.
Behind the barriers: Five bets for Sandown
Sandown will host their biggest race day on Saturday where it is Zipping Classic Day. Here are my five plays across the meeting.
Behind the barriers: Five bets for Ascot
The RJ Peters Stakes (1500m) highlights a fab card at Ascot this Saturday, with the Group race being a last ditch effort for horses to squeeze into the Railway final field. Here are my five plays across the meeting.
Zipping past and present
Racehorses are a little like politicians. Not everybody loves them and even among those who do, we all have our favourites.
Time for a 'best of three' grand final series
Tom Harley wants it. Don Pyke thinks it’s a cool idea. But is it time to bring in a ‘best of three’ grand final series in the AFL?
Can the Eagles get their mojo back?
Heading into Week 11 of the NFL season, the defending Super Bowl champs have four wins, five losses and are third in their division following a disappointing home loss to the Cowboys.
Can the Eagles get their mojo back?
Heading into Week 11 of the NFL season, the defending Super Bowl champs have four wins, five losses and are third in their division following a disappointing home loss to the Cowboys.
Can the Eagles get their mojo back?
Heading into Week 11 of the NFL season, the defending Super Bowl champs have four wins, five losses and are third in their division following a disappointing home loss to the Cowboys.
2019 through the looking glass: Broncos and Raiders
Over the next few weeks I will be looking at the contenders and pretenders for the 2019 NRL season.
2019 through the looking glass: Broncos and Raiders
Over the next few weeks I will be looking at the contenders and pretenders for the 2019 NRL season.
2019 through the looking glass: Broncos and Raiders
Over the next few weeks I will be looking at the contenders and pretenders for the 2019 NRL season.
Lowndes: A legend's last lap
This weekend is shaping up to be an exciting one on the streets of Newcastle. The Supercars championship will go down to the wire with key protagonists Scott McLaughlin and Shane Van Gisbergen fighting it out for glory.
Behind the Barriers: Five bets for Rosehill, Doomben and Morphettville Parks
Rosehill is where Sydney racing takes place this Saturday, eight races will be decided on the Parks track at Morphettville and the Summer Carnival kicks into gear at Doomben. Here are my five plays across the three meetings.
Substitutions: A chink in the chain of Sarrismo?
Chelsea football Club, under Maurizio Sarri, have witnessed a transformation from the reactionary football seen under previous managers.
The return of David Pocock, a solution or compounding the problem? Part II
I posted the first part of this article on the third of May this year, before a ball was kicked in Southern Hemisphere international rugby, having watched David Pocock play against the Highlanders in Dunedin and then the following week against Los Pumas.
Why can't the Gold Coast commit to its sporting marriages?
The Gold Coast is beautiful. Glorious gold sandy beaches that stretch on and on and on.
A true story of grass roots rugby
At a time when the elite level of rugby (and I include RA) is at an all time low ebb. Even rusted-on supporters such as myself are in despair of our national team and everyone and everything about it, it seemed timely to remind oneself of what this game means to real people.
Cricket Australia’s TV deal failed the public and brought the game into disrepute
Last week’s Australia-South Africa series marked the debut of Foxtel’s exclusive coverage of One Day International cricket and the latter’s disappearance, along with T20 internationals, from free-to-air television.
Ten international recruits who would make the Big Bash even more exciting
There’s no doubt that the Big Bash League has seen a number of star recruits over the years. The likes of Chris Gayle, Shahid Afridi, Muttiah Muralitharan and Shakib Al Hasan have all featured in past editions of Australia’s T20 league.
NFL: Streets ahead of the NRL
As a young boy growing up in country New South Wales, Australia, there was only one sport I truly loved.
NFL: Streets ahead of the NRL
As a young boy growing up in country New South Wales, Australia, there was only one sport I truly loved.
NFL: Streets ahead of the NRL
As a young boy growing up in country New South Wales, Australia, there was only one sport I truly loved.
The Wallabies play Italy in Padua on Saturday as they desperately search for some form and points before heading to a daunting day in Twickenham the week after.
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Dave S, you must have taken up “Stand Up Comedy” of late – Ha! Ha!