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Pouring cold water on pain
Gain without pain
Born to win?
Buddy up and go the distance
Fields of dreams
Burn baby burn
Elegant training for smart guys
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Older and fitter
The long game
One for the sisterhood
Come fly with me
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How do you measure up?
Now you're walking
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SPORT OPINION
'History suggests the Wallabies will struggle to win all four Tests'
ONE way to gauge the Wallabies' chances of winning the Grand Slam in Britain and Ireland is to study the form of the Lions.
'It has been said that the Cox Plate has taken on the guise of the Mackinnon Stakes'
THE only change embraced in racing is the type given to you by hospitality staff, a tote operator or a bookie's bagman.
'Young players have had to thread their own ways through cricket's confusing landscape.'
EVERYONE enjoys being condescending to Gen Y, complaining of their brittleness, their narcissism, their mix of bravado and timidity.
'The challenge for coach Ewen McKenzie will be to build a forward pack that can compete'
WHEN the 1981-82 Wallabies embarked on their tour of Britain and Ireland, they were confident about winning the Grand Slam.
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Wally Mason
Sports Editor
Sydney Bureau, Australia
Wally has been a journalist for 35 years. He grew up playing cricket and rugby league, but these days his sporting interests are much wider – reflecting the broad spectrum of sports covered by The Australian.
masonw@theaustralian.com.au
Twitter @walmason
Patrick Smith
Senior Sports commentator
Melbourne Bureau, Australia
Australia’s most respected sports columnist, Patrick writes with authority and wit on a wide range of sports. He has won many major awards for his news breaking, analysis and campaigning journalism.
Wayne Smith
Senior Cricket writer
Brisbane Bureau, Australia
After a long stint as rugby union editor, Wayne joined The Australian's outstanding team of cricket writers in 2007. He first covered cricket in 1971, and is also an experienced swimming writer.
Peter Lalor
Senior cricket writer
Sydney Bureau, Australia
A key member of The Australian’s team of cricket writers, Peter has been a journalist for more than two decades, writing about everything from sport to beer. He has also written several books, including Barassi: The Biography.
lalorp@theaustralian.com.au
Twitter @plalor
Bret Harris
Chief rugby writer
Sydney Bureau, Australia
Bret has had more than three decades of experience covering a wide range of sports. Renowned for his news breaking and in-depth analysis of the game of rugby, Bret has also written several books on the sport.
Brent Read
Senior sports writer
Sydney Bureau, Australia
One of the rising stars of sports journalism in Australia, Brent covers rugby league and golf, writing with authority, wit and enthusiasm. He began his career in sport as a soccer player, playing with the Brisbane Strikers in the NSL.
readb@theaustralian.com.au
Twitter @brentread_7
Nicole Jeffery
Olympics writer
Sydney Bureau, Australia
Nicole has been a journalist for almost three decades and has covered numerous Olympics, Commonwealth Games, world swimming championships, hockey world cups and international track and field events.
nicolejeffery@hotmail.com
Twitter @nicolejeffery
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