Age not a factor for Goorj as selection battle heats up
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian says his decision making for Paris is an ‘open book’, declaring he’ll put age aside and pick the country’s strongest squad, as the race for spots heats up.
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Star’s painful journey from outsider to Indigenous crusader
When Maurice Longbottom steps foot on the field at the Paris Olympics, his boots will tell the story of his journey from feeling shame about his heritage, to proudly displaying it to the world.
The Matildas and Arsenal weapon tasked with filling Kerr-sized hole
She’s played alongside the world’s best and has seen the highest of success, now Caitlin Foord has her sights set on Olympic gold, and the Matildas star could be the key to victory.
‘Embrace individuality’: Stingers’ mantra to end 24-year drought
The Australian women’s water polo team has continued to come close without securing an elusive gold medal in 24-years, however a golden opportunity may present in Paris under new coach Bec Rippon.
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‘Wanted to quit’: Opals star finally back on path to Paris
Look up resilience in the dictionary and you’ll find a picture of Kristy Wallace. After back-to-back ACL’s, the Opal almost quit the sport. So a meniscus injury’s a walk in the park, right?
Aussies make big Olympic statement
After the shock of a poor showing at the Tokyo Olympics the Opals have shown once again they will be a medal threat in Paris.
Career Crossroads: How Wiz revived Kookaburras Paris dream
Dumped from the Kookaburras at the end of 2022, Corey Weyer asked himself one question: ‘Am I done with hockey?’ Two years on, the answer is emphatic. SEE KOOKABURRAS SQUAD
‘This is shameful’: Outrage over Aussie jersey
An Aussie Olympics crisis has been exposed with one star coming forward to reveal sad details months out from the Paris Games.
Lebron, Luka… and Dante? Exum emerges as Boomers’ best player
Ben Simmons gave Brian Goorjian a proper grilling in an hour-long face-to-face chat during the Boomers coach’s fact-finding mission ahead of the Paris Games. Here’s what that revealed about the controversial Nets star.
‘If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be going to Stanford’
It’s an unlikely international mixture which has set the daughter of a legend on the road to her own slice of history. Read about Izzy Scott’s rapid rise, see her play at the AWPYC from Saturday.
Spectre of Goorjian hovers over under-pressure NBL coaches
It’s only a matter of time before Brian Goorjian is back coaching in the NBL — a reality which has almost every coach on notice. Where would the Boomers head honcho fit best?
Olympic gold: Young Aussie cricketers eyeing Brisbane 2032
With Olympic gold now a realistic dream for Australian cricketers, we reveal a list of junior stars that may well find themselves padding up at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.
Opals make it official: Lauren Jackson’s Paris dream alive
Lauren Jackson is officially in the frame for a fifth Olympic Games — at age 42 — after she was named in the Opals squad charged with punching its ticket for Paris. SQUAD REVEAL
Olympic dreams: 20 sporting stars who could fill quarterback role
Flag football is on the radar after an Olympics berth and the hunt is on for two quarterbacks to lead the way. We look at 20 men and women who could switch codes and lead the charge in 2028.
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