Opinion
Tuesday 26th September 2017
Bambi’s about to get shot
We can talk up the Cowboys all we like. We can call them brave. Resilient. But we have to concede a few truths about the NRL grand final.
‘Can I go now?’
Dustin Martin doesn’t like talking in front of people, so his Brownlow Medal speech was like pulling teeth ... and all the more charming for it.
MRP way off the ball
The MRP’s decision that Trent Cotchin had no case to answer is incomprehensible and, frankly, stupid.
Monday 25th September 2017
The politicisation of everything
Everybody loses when sports stars want to be politicians and use their fame to lecture others.
Why ‘stick to sports’ is over
This American sports reporter wanted to steer clear of politics — but Trump has driven a monster truck onto the sports world’s front lawn.
Monday 25th September 2017
O’Neill’s miracle redemption
A miracle is in full flight. The real test of the North Queensland Cowboys’ resolve came in an unexpected place.
Cotchin cannot play grand final
Richmond’s Trent Cotchin looks unlikely to add a premiership flag to his Brownlow Medal.
Saturday 23rd September 2017
Wave goodbye to iffy swells
Surfing’s a great TV sport. The problem is that no one knows when it will be on. Might be waves. Might not be. No longer.
NFL star’s alarming autopsy
The CTE diagnosis on former NFL star Aaron Hernandez should ring warning bells in the NRL.
AFL had right to voice SSM view
As the community rages over same sex marriage one proposition must be dismissed. It is that sport and politics do not mix.
Friday 22nd September 2017
Broncos star-studded everywhere
No one at Melbourne Storm needs reminding of what we’re up against tonight.
Thursday 21st September 2017
Dog’s breakfast threatens club image
Des Hasler’s retention was a dog’s breakfast. His sacking threatens to be even more damaging to Canterbury’s image.
Places on Kerr bandwagon fill up
The Matildas might be Australia’s best team of anything and star Sam Kerr’s bandwagon is filling up. Rival sports beware.
Wednesday 20th September 2017
A reminder of what sport can be
The Matildas are the people’s team ... and they’re begging us to jump on board. Who can say no to that?
Tuesday 19th September 2017
The elephant in the room
Just before Ken Hinkley sits down to re-sign with Port Adelaide he needs to beware of the elephant in the room.
Monday 18th September 2017
Almandin firms for Cup repeat
German stallion Monsun may not be a household name here, but his son Almandin looks good for a second Melbourne Cup.
Run the race, win the race, eat
Winx has an advantage over Sam Kerr and the rest of Australia’s elite footballers. She’s an animal.
Wallabies move to close ABs gap
In recent times, it has been the Wallabies who have pushed the All Blacks hardest, not South Africa.
If coach stays, Kochie must go
A very fine coach in Ken Hinkley wants out of Port. The club needs have a mature discussion with president David Koch. Time to check his use by date.
Critics get off Scott-free
Chris Scott holds a strong position for Geelong’s preliminary final against Adelaide.
