The right, figures in the Labor Party and a leading strategic analyst are questioning the alliance’s political and defence viability as the Trump factor looms larger.
Brisbane Broncos coach Kevin Walters says football’s influence is “amazing”. He should know: Walters’ NRL team is one of two Brisbane hopes – the other is AFL club Brisbane Lions – heading into grand finals weekend. Indeed, the Brisbane two-clubs, two-codes football premiership weekend has electrified the northern state capital.
It may have less headline-grabbing potential, but this weekend could also mark an “amazing” twist in the political debate.
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Andrew Clark is a former editor of The Sun-Herald and Australian Business. He was a correspondent in Europe and North America, a political correspondent in Canberra and has been a journalist for more than 55 years. Email Andrew at aclark@afr.com.au
