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 […]
Read MoreThis field of dreams can be a big hit
Three cheers to Anthony Field for relaunching his career in the entertainment industry by seeking to own a team in the best game on the planet. (It’s the buy of […]
Read MoreNew golf era packers a punch
Golfing fans can truly celebrate success at Adelaide’s Grange inaugural Saudi-financed LIV competition on the weekend. (Gooch Living on edge, 24/4). The issue of Saudi Arabian human rights should not […]
Read MoreCell-ebrating talent
How inspirational is Georgie Brooker, the serious face of the NSW Women’s Premiership competition and Prisons NSW. (Guard a Saint among sinners, 14/4). Mixing with those “sin-binned” by judges in […]
Read MoreBloody awful look as injured Munster plays on
Having watched the Eels vs Storm game live at CommBank Stadium last Friday with a large swathe of locals – whose taste in sport was sufficiently parochial to be selectively […]
Read MoreRafa aces family life
While the return of Novak Djokovic might be controversial in some circles, there’s little doubt all Aussies are delighted to see two-time Australian Open winner Rafael Nadal (plus his new […]
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