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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.

Robert Craddock

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Olympics

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 12: Raelene Boyle speaks on stage after being announced The Legend inductee at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Annual Induction and Awards Gala Dinner at Crown Palladium on October 12, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

‘We’re starting to look stupid’: Olympic great’s Brisbane fear

The Olympic stadium debacle that is torpedoing Brisbane’s plans for the 2032 Games is getting out of control – and Australian legend Raelene Boyle says enough is enough.

NRL

Broncos legend and trainer Allan Langer with Reece Walsh. Picture NRL

Gilly: Hidden reasons why Broncos can’t afford to lose Langer

Allan Langer is mulling his future at the Broncos after the shock sacking of Kevin Walters – but a close mate says there are hidden reasons why Brisbane can’t afford to lose the club great.

Sport

Dean Reynolds (right) practicing with father Ray Reynolds , Cricket Australia - Photo Supplied

CA challenges ‘excessive’ $4m teen sexual assault claim

Cricket Australia has responded to a $4 million lawsuit relating to a sexual assault case that allegedly ruined the life of a former Australian under-19 captain.

ExclusiveNRL

Brisbane Broncos training ahead of their Magic Round match against Manly - pictured is Allan Langer and Kevin Walters Red Hill Thursday 16th May 2024 Picture David Clark

Shattered Alfie mulls Broncos future after Walters axing

Allan Langer has been rocked by the Broncos demise of his great mate Kevin Walters – and Brisbane’s favourite son is preparing to make a monumental decision.

NRL

Men of League Dinner - (L) Steve, Kerrod and Kevin Walters.

‘Taken its toll’: Walters brother’s anger over Broncos axing

When Kevin Walters’ twin Kerrod Walters got a text from his son saying ‘Kevvie’s been sacked’, he was bewildered. Here’s why, writes CRASH CRADDOCK.

NRL

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Adam Reynolds of the Broncos looks dejected during the round 22 NRL match between Gold Coast Titans and Brisbane Broncos at Cbus Super Stadium, on August 03, 2024, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

‘It’s you, not us’: Time for Broncos players to look at themselves

Damning player feedback has cost Kevin Walters his job. Now the blowtorch is facing a different direction, writes CRASH CRADDOCK.

Cricket

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 18: Travis Head of Australia ducks under a bouncer during day two of the First Test match between Australia and South Africa at The Gabba on December 18, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Test great’s fear for Head, darkhorse Smith replacement

With Australia cycling through the options to find a partner for Usman Khawaja, Test great Allan Border has tossed up a surprise candidate – while offering a cautious warning about another.

Cricket

Khawaja’s push for Gabba to emulate iconic SCG Test tradition

Usman Khawaja is hopeful the Gabba can take a leaf out of the SCG’s book, as he eyes playing an even bigger role in shaping the future of cricket in Australia.

Lions

Johnathan Thurston of the Cowboys with the NRL Premiership thophy after their win during the NRL Grand Final between the Brisbane Broncos and the North Queensland Cowboys at ANZ Stadium, Homebush. pic Mark Evans

QLD’s pressure cooker: Lions, Thurston and Brisbane 2032

The greatest legacy of Johnathan Thurston’s career came from a 13-word sentence after a grand final – will the Lions be so brave?

NRL

Crash: Lessons Kevin Walters should take from Chris Fagan

The qualities that make the Brisbane Lions so formidable are the same ones that have eluded the Broncos all year, which is why Kevin Walters needs to look to the man across the river and have a sit down with coach Chris Fagan, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.

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