Much richly deserved criticism has been directed to Australian Test captain Pat Cummins for divisive comments about Australia Day (It’s the age of treason, 24/1). It seems hypocritical for national […]
Read MoreWarner loses his crown
As Tasmania’s favorite Royal is about to get her golden crown, resplendent in a king’s ransom of jeweled excellence, it is timely that our king of cricket has lost his. […]
Read MoreValour of Roosters unmatched
Afire with football feather-fever from kick-off, the Pointsbet Stadium surely witnessed the best game of the season as the Sydney Roosters downed the Sharkies in a panoply of spectacular table-turning […]
Read MoreOur heroes show their compassion
Many victims of our national tall poppy syndrome could line up to give advice to Penrith NRL captain Nathan Cleary as he seems distracted from doing what he does best. […]
Read MoreForgiveness is timely at Rabbitohs
Whether a fatigued football player during a gruelling season or a journalist coming head-on with writer’s block, performance varies and should be anticipated. (I wish I could take it all […]
Read MoreNo victory but the Matildas still won
The wonderful Matildas and their ardent supporters must learn that they may not always get what they ideally aimed for, but each step forward creates an opportunity for the future. […]
Read MoreWho will and who won’t watch Matildas
Reminiscing on history’s unfaltering lights once again beaming across the amazing Olympic Stadium on Monday night, past glories were recounted from the 2000 Olympics, later capped off with Aussie Mary […]
Read MoreAnd we sang as Matildas waltzed
While the old swamp lands of Homebush might have had its share of billabongs in its time, the women’s national soccer team, the Matildas were certainly dancing to a superior […]
Read MoreOrigin coach’s solid defence
NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler extols the virtues of leadership as he stands by Jarome Luai, a player who’s skills are 100 per cent on field and, I believe, 0 […]
Read MoreDifferent alarm bells ringing about origin
Full marks to the Telegraph for its brilliant front page segue on Wednesday and Thursday, redefining ‘origin’, changing sports and modestly exhibiting a Benedict Arnold perception of loyalty. (They’re simply […]
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