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Masters of the Air: The ten greatest AFL ‘speckies’ of the 21st century – and #2 wasn’t even Mark of the Year!

Of all the quirks, eccentricities and flat-out weirdness that comes with Australian Rules football, none are more spectacular than the high mark. Call it what you will – a ‘specky’, a ‘screamer’, a ‘hanger’ and all its other names – when executed right, a footballer… Read More »Masters of the Air: The ten greatest AFL ‘speckies’ of the 21st century – and #2 wasn’t even Mark of the Year!

Ilias v Reynolds: Will 2024 be the year that proves why Souths were right to let their talisman go?

Lachlan Ilias’ main crime, really, is not being Adam Reynolds. Comparing a rookie to the greatest halfback in the club’s history is, obviously, a bit pointless for a number of reasons. Reyno was a proven leader with 230 games for Souths, rep appearances and all… Read More »Ilias v Reynolds: Will 2024 be the year that proves why Souths were right to let their talisman go?

Demon done: ‘Shot of the tournament’ can’t save de Minaur as Russian’s ‘amazing’ fightback breaks Aussie hearts

Alex de Minaur’s dreams of a breakthrough quarter-final berth at the Australian Open have been dashed by a heartbreaking five-set loss to world No.5 Andrey Rublev, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-0. In a classic encounter featuring multiple momentum swings and several extraordinary moments,… Read More »Demon done: ‘Shot of the tournament’ can’t save de Minaur as Russian’s ‘amazing’ fightback breaks Aussie hearts