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Robert CraddockSenior sports journalist

Robert ‘Crash’ Craddock is regarded as one of Queensland’s best authorities on sport. ‘Crash’ is a senior sport journalist and columnist for The Courier-Mail and CODE Sports, and can be seen on Fox Cricket.

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Cricket Australia is at war with its own players.

Cricket Australia at war with players over rogue video game

Cricket Australia and its players could be about to go to war – over a video game. And the legal ramifications could be felt worldwide, with stars from across the globe involved.

Cricket

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 06: Usman Khawaja of Queensland celebrates scoring a century during the Sheffield Shield match between Tasmania Tigers and Queensland Bulls at Blundstone Arena, on March 06, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Feud between Khawaja and Queensland Cricket explodes

Usman Khawaja and Queensland Cricket are at loggerheads ahead of the Sheffield Shield final, with the Test star’s selection up in the air despite being available.

NRL

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Reece Walsh of the Broncos looks dejected after conceding a try during the round two NRL match between Canberra Raiders and Brisbane Broncos at GIO Stadium, on March 15, 2025, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Rivals now know the secret to beating the new Broncos

Canberra’s perfectly executed ambush of Brisbane has provided the bash and crash blueprint to beating the Broncos – but there remains a major caveat for their NRL rivals.

Maroons

Queensland State of Origin players Kalyn Ponga and Reece Walsh at Suncorp Stadium ahead of the decider. Picture: Nigel Hallett

Debate over? Subtle Lockyer hint Maroons No.1 has been picked

There is a theory Reece Walsh’s confidence was rocked when he was flattened in State of Origin last year. But words penned by a Maroons selector may be even more telling to Walsh’s Maroons future, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.

NRL

Broncos Head coach Michael Maguire in Toowoomba. at the Fan Day at the Clive Berghofer Stadium. 15th February 2025; pic David Martinelli

Mystery of why Madge copped blame for Broncos disaster

Michael Maguire held his cards close to his chest when he took responsibility for Brisbane’s shocking loss to Canberra. One Broncos legend believes he has the answer to Maguire’s problems.

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Pat Rafter, in front of the Brisbane tennis arena, as Melbourne threatens to pinch tennis from 2032 Olympics program.

2032 Games shock: Brisbane in danger of losing tennis to Melbourne

The 2032 Brisbane Olympic tennis tournament is under threat of a shock switch to Melbourne as plans for an essential upgrade of the Queensland Tennis Centre hang in the balance.

OpinionBrisbane Olympics 2032

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: General view of the WomenÃ¢â¬â¢s Finals match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus against Polina Kudermetova during day eight of the 2025 Brisbane International at Pat Rafter Arena on January 05, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

You cannot be serious: Losing tennis would be a black mark on Brisbane 2032

The Olympic tennis tournament in July 2032 must be played under Brisbane’s soothing late winter sun at the Queensland Tennis Centre not in chilly Melbourne, writes Robert Craddock.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 06: AdamÃÂ Reynolds, Ben Hunt and Reece Walsh of the Broncos celebrate winning the round one NRL match between Sydney Roosters and Brisbane Broncos at Allianz Stadium on March 06, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

$1m wipe-out: Maguire’s Broncos have bookies trembling

Rugby league bookmakers are bracing for a worst-case scenario just one round into the NRL season after a huge betting plunge on Michael Maguire’s Brisbane Broncos.

NRL

NRL 2025 RD01 Sydney Roosters v Brisbane Broncos - Ben Hunt, try, celeb. Picture: NRL Photos

Crash: Ben Hunt’s hidden ‘Alfie Langer’ gift to Broncos

While his playmaking is his most conspicuous asset, Ben Hunt also brings an underrated trait to Brisbane – one that mirrors club legend Allan Langer. It could end up being his greatest gift to the Broncos, writes ROBERT “CRASH” CRADDOCK.

NRL

Broncos teammates Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan will be on opposite sides on Wednesday night.

Madge’s vision: Why Broncos duo are key to premiership charge

At the heart of the Broncos’ six premierships has been the presence of commanding front-rowers. Michael Maguire believes front-row duo Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan are ready to follow in the footsteps of club legends and lead Brisbane’s title charge.

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