Opinion
Saturday 28th October 2017
Rejection has Stinkatron smoking
Sports’ rejection of an independent tribunal has got our new invention, the Stinkatron, blowing foul-smelling smoke.
Shirts fly off the shelf
When Ben Simmons hit his historic triple double this week, Melbourne’s Mecca of basketball started to buzz.
Class of ’73 lit the flame
Today’s match between the Wallabies and the Barbarians will brings back many fond memories for me.
Baa-Baas a potential roadblock
The Barbarians are likely to put pressure on a Wallabies side now burdened with the idea of being world-beaters.
New world threat to Ashes
What protects the Ashes has at least as much to do with cents as sentiment.
Friday 27th October 2017
Apology to Manly unlikely to appear
There will be no apology from NSW Police to Manly after the investigation into match-fixing was wrapped up.
Thursday 26th October 2017
Brain cells decline as tribunal rejected
If players are subject to drug tests then sporting officials should take mandatory brain cell counts.
Wednesday 25th October 2017
Cracks in Ange Whingecoglou
The mighty Ange was Australian soccer. He was loved. Now he cannot take criticism. He is the shell of his former self.
Tuesday 24th October 2017
Cronk saga shifts focus from Cup
The most pressing issue in rugby league is not the lead-up to the World Cup clash between Australia and England.
Monday 23rd October 2017
Caulfield Cup the reward
You would be absolutely wrong to say Saturday’s success fell into the lap of Cory Parish with a longshot Caulfield Cup winner.
Heart of Darkness skips a beat
The Wallabies gave everything to beat the All Blacks, but there is still much work to be done.
Saturday 21st October 2017
Recognition is a long time coming
Tonight’s Test match is a significant moment in finally recognising the contribution of indigenous players.
Kiss man claims he bought Blues
Gene Simmons has done his part to perpetuate the story that he once owned the Carlton Football Club. For a single day.
Carnival’s mountain of a task
Pondering how to attack the spring carnival. Considering putting on a race like The Everest but eventually ruled a line through it.
Warner’s fighting words
David Warner. A microphone. A recorder. A question about sledging. What could possibly go wrong?
Thursday 19th October 2017
Integrity ahead of inclusion
Unfortunately, most of the discussion surrounding Hannah Mouncey has been unhelpful and definitely irrelevant.
Garth lands NRL’s toughest gig
Garth Brennan will walk into the most difficult job in the NRL as new coach of the Gold Coast Titans.
Wednesday 18th October 2017
Simple game turned on its head
The Australians will be motivated by a ‘hatred’ of the England players. That should settle things down.
