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AFL pre-season notebook: Damning stat shows Dimma’s Suns have a long way to go, unique role for star Swans recruit

Two pre-season matches were supposed to run simultaneously on Thursday night, confusing and annoying everyone who’s inexplicably keen to watch as many matches back-to-back as possible. So really, just me. Happily, with first the power going out at Blacktown and then a snake deciding to… Read More »AFL pre-season notebook: Damning stat shows Dimma’s Suns have a long way to go, unique role for star Swans recruit

F1 pre-season team power rankings: ‘If you’re not a Red Bull fan, 2024 is going to be another long season’

As the anticipation grows for another F1 season, all eyes are fixated on the grid of 20 cars in Bahrain this weekend to see just how the 2024 season will fall into place. And with only one testing session behind us, there is always plenty… Read More »F1 pre-season team power rankings: ‘If you’re not a Red Bull fan, 2024 is going to be another long season’

Aussie batters grow complacent in cocoon of comfort created by gun-shy selectors – but at least Green finally blossoms

The modern method in elite cricket teams is to create an environment where players are not under constant pressure to perform or they will get tapped on the shoulder by selectors.  It is an intrinsic part of England’s Bazball psyche and it’s the mantra that… Read More »Aussie batters grow complacent in cocoon of comfort created by gun-shy selectors – but at least Green finally blossoms

Green stands tall with breakthrough ton while wickets tumble as Aussies crumble against Black Caps pace attack

Cameron Green stood up to be counted with a brilliant century to rescue Australia’s innings on day one of the first Test against New Zealand while also silencing critics of his controversial recall to No.4 in the order. Green reached triple figures on the last… Read More »Green stands tall with breakthrough ton while wickets tumble as Aussies crumble against Black Caps pace attack