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David Polkinghorne (Polky)
Works at The Canberra Times
Attended Charles Sturt University
Lives in Canberra
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Elliott Whitehead says he doesn't need to change his tackling technique after escaping suspension.
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Josh Papalii and Josh Hodgson have finished in a joint tie for the 2016 Mal Meninga Medal.
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Raiders hooker Josh Hodgson used this week's opponent, Cameron Smith, to help him become the best.
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The Canberra Raiders ended a 19-year preliminary final drought to book a meeting with the Storm.
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The Raiders' breakout season can be summed up by a single number.
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The Raiders have no fears the Storm's controversial tackling techniques are dangerous.
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Canberra Raiders looking into organising bus packages to Melbourne for their fans.
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The Canberra Raiders forward pack made a pact to "set a platform" for the good of the team last week and behemoth Junior Paulo made one to "pull his finger out" for the good of his family earlier in the year.
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Raiders star hooker Josh Hodgson overcomes busted ankle and gastro to lead them to victory.
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You can almost hear Penrith Panthers legend Mark Geyer's grin when he says it.
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In his circles
86 people
Have him in circles
56 people
Marco Mana's profile photo
David Ellery's profile photo
Laurence Inkpen's profile photo
John-Paul Moloney's profile photo
Natasha Boddy's profile photo
Michael Flynn's profile photo
Janelle Monterosso's profile photo
Wine Students “WINEOS” United's profile photo
Gary Looney's profile photo
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Occupation
Sports journalist
Skills
Watching TV, beard growing, gardening and chopping wood
Employment
  • The Canberra Times
    Sports journalist, 2010 - present
  • The Courier, Ballarat
    Sub editor, sports journalist, 2007 - 2010
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Currently
Canberra
Previously
Ballarat - Melbourne - London - South America - Adelaide
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Phone
02 6280 2234
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Address
Fyshwick
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Tagline
A perfect day would start admiring my beard before playing a round of golf, watching Hawthorn flog essendon, Sturt smash port and then Liverpool beating scumchester...all washed down with a Coopers Pale Ale!
Introduction
Sports journo for The Canberra Times covering the ACT Brumbies, GWS Giants, Canberra Cavalry, NEAFL and cycling. Occasionally rant on Twitter @Super_Couch, essendon and manchester utd supporters beware...
Bragging rights
The Canberra Times pays me to watch sport
Education
  • Charles Sturt University
    Masters of journalism, 2004 - 2006
  • University of Adelaide
    Bachelor of Mathematical Science, 1991 - 1994
    With first class honours in applied maths
  • Heathfield High
    1986 - 1990
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Male