If you somehow travelled back in time to the probably smelly streets of Sydney in the early 1900s, you might happen across some of rugby league’s pioneers playing a game with its own style, but a game which still looked a lot like the one… Read More »Across the eras of rugby league: V’Landys-ball, premiership thefts, field goals and the NRL’s all-time power rankings
‘Captain’s knock’ is a frequently used term within the cricketing fraternity. And fair enough too – in the long history of the game, there are numerous examples of occasions where a captain changes the course of a match with his batting. It may be a… Read More »Forget about the ‘captain’s knock’, bring on the ‘captain’s spell’: Seven of the best bowling outings by Aussie Test skippers
If I were picking an Australian Test side today, I would not have Cameron Green in my side. The reason is quite simple; Cam Green is not in form. Barring the 96 he scored against an extremely weak Queensland attack shorn of Michael Neser and… Read More »There’s no rush – Australia don’t need to put pressure on Green’s shoulders
The career of Melbourne forward Joel Smith is hanging in the balance after his bid for a three-month suspension over a positive cocaine test was reportedly rejected. Smith, who was provisionally suspended after testing positive following the Demons’ Round 23 win over Hawthorn last year,… Read More »Dees forward’s career in the balance as two-year ban for cocaine use looms
Doubles queen Storm Hunter and retiring history-maker John Millman have led another eight locals through to the next round of Australian Open qualifying at Melbourne Park. Millman, the only Australian this century to topple the great Roger Federer at a grand slam, staved off retirement… Read More »‘Blessed and grateful’: Retiring Millman’s emotional tribute after qualifying win keeps AO farewell dream alive