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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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Cricket

Maxwell and Sehwag's feud. Picture: Supplied

‘Holiday’ taunt explodes Maxwell’s feud with Indian great

Glenn Maxwell is under fire on and off the field in the Indian Premier League, with one of India’s finest batters Virender Sehwag reigniting an ongoing feud with the Australian star.

Cricket

Bill Lawry’s touching tribute to fallen Australian cricket icon

Bill Lawry is renowned as cricket’s voice of eternal sunshine but after the news of his dear friend’s passing, he simply could not fake it.

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Selwyn Cobbo of the Broncos totdduring the round five NRL match between Brisbane Broncos and Wests Tigers at Suncorp Stadium, on April 05, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Why Broncos’ No.1 call could send Cobbo value soaring

Selwyn Cobbo faces a brutal interrogation if chosen to replace Reece Walsh at fullback this week – but with rival clubs circling the off-contract star, the rewards are potentially career-defining, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.

NRL

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 19: Reece Walsh of the Broncos reacts after losing the round seven NRL match between New Zealand Warriors and Brisbane Broncos at Go Media Stadium, on April 19, 2025, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

How the trolls and the experts have got Reece Walsh wrong

The trouble with analysing Reece Walsh is he is such a polarising figure his performances are scrutinised in the extreme at both ends of the scale. It’s why the truth about his form is so hard to find, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.

NRL

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 19: Reece Walsh of the Broncos is seen by medical staff during the round seven NRL match between New Zealand Warriors and Brisbane Broncos at Go Media Stadium, on April 19, 2025, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Spine surgery? Madge’s major Broncos concern after Walsh blow

Injured Reece Walsh is expected to be rubbed out of contention for the first State of Origin match – and his absence from the Broncos will only compound Michael Maguire’s spine concerns.

Cricket

Green’s long-awaited return piles pressure on Labuschagne

Thanks to a mystery benefactor, Cameron Green is back playing cricket in the English County Championship, and in the first of five matches has already staked his claim for a Test revival.

Golf

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: (R-L) Bryson DeChambeau of the United States and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland line up putts on the third green during the final round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Rory’s Tiger trick: The five hour snub that snared a green jacket

Tiger Woods did it. Tom Watson too. Now Rory McIlroy is the ultimate beneficiary of one of sport’s oldest and coldest ploys.

Sport

The ‘invisible’ monument Brisbane must build for the Games

There’s been scores of Olympic venues announced across the state but one more is needed to give it an everlasting soul, which could honour some of Australia’s greatest ever athletes.

NRL

Payne Haas is giving everything he has for the Broncos and needs more support. Pic: NRL

Payne, Pat and daylight: Legend’s Broncos pack crack

The first hard man ever signed by the Broncos has warned the club it needs more than a one-two punch to win a title, putting Brisbane’s forward rotation under the microscope.

NRL

Ezra Mam the biggest loser from explosive Thurston-Leniu feud

Hidden behind the explosive feud between Johnathan Thurston and Spencer Leniu lies the harsh reality facing Ezra Mam when he returns to first grade football, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.

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