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Robert Craddock
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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Colman and Bill clinton for Sunday Session

Sport stalwart Colman says farewell to journalism

It’s been 47 years since Mike Colman started his journey in sports journalism – and what a journey it’s been. Today he farewells the industry by re-living his storied career with colleague and friend Robert Craddock.

Sport
Queensland Rugby Union grand final at Ballymore: FIRST GRADE GRAND FINAL - Brothers vs. University (maroon).Photo of Fraser McRreight tackled.18th August 2019 Brisbane AAP Image/Richard Gosling

Virus crisis: Nippers suspended across state

Surf Life Saving Queensland has announced the suspension of the state’s Nipper program in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, on the back of other local sports cancellations. See the full guide here.

NRL
Darius Boyd in action during a Brisbane Broncos training session at the Clive Berghofer Centre in Brisbane, Friday, February 21, 2020. (AAP Image/Albert Perez) NO ARCHIVING

Dilemma Broncos have never faced before

It is never a promising sign when a veteran player switches position, not because he is suited to his new post but when he is no longer up to speed in his old one, writes Robert Craddock.

Opinion
Tom Dearden of the Broncos runs the ball during the Round 8 NRL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Brisbane Broncos at ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Thursday, May 2, 2019. (AAP Image/Brendon Thorne) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Dearden in the headlights

Unlike his mentor Cooper Cronk, who developed out of the spotlight, Broncos rookie Tom Dearden is being forced to learn his game in the full NRL glare, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.

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