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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

Day 4 of the 4th Ashes test. Australia vs England at the MCG. Steve smith drives .Pic: Michael Klein

The fans blocking Smith’s return as Test captain

A significant majority of the Australian public want Steve Smith to return as Test captain, and yet the vocal minority may get their way.

Cricket

The Adelaide Test is all but certain to go ahead.

SACA says ‘full steam ahead’ for Adelaide Test

Discussions have shifted from whether the Adelaide Oval Test will go ahead to how many fans will be permitted into the venue in December.

Maroons

Lean, mean Maroons turn back clock to good old days

The Maroons beat the blue-chip Blues in the way Queensland teams used to win 30 years ago – with hustle, bustle, rustle and crazy-eyed tenacity.

Broncos

Try saving tackle by QLD's Dane Gagai on NSW's Daniel Tupou during Game 1 of the NSW v QLD State of Origin series at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Picture: Brett Costello

The Origin stat which sums up Broncos slide

Most of the Queensland side vying for an Origin boilover were once Brisbane Broncos. Robert Craddock wonders why they’re excelling at other clubs and what it means for the Broncos future.

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 03: Cameron Munster of the Storm passes the ball during the NRL Qualifying Final match between the Melbourne Storm and the Parramatta Eels at Suncorp Stadium on October 03, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

How ‘ratbag’ Munster almost got the sack

Cameron Smith has great affection and respect for Cam Munster but his patience was pushed to the limit at times and he feared the playmaker could become a wasted talent.

NRL

Melbourne's Cameron Smith yells to his team after a Penrith mistake during the 2020 NRL Grand Final between the Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm at ANZ Stadium, Homebush. Picture: Brett Costello

Smith slams Bennett’s ‘ridiculous’ hypocrisy

Cameron Smith and Wayne Bennett are two of the most decorated individuals in rugby league. But they don’t see eye to eye on this issue.

Cricket

Aussies love to hate the many faces of Virat Kohli.

Money, power, clout: How Virat turned tables on Aussies

India had been searching for 50 years to find a player brave enough and good enough to tackle Australia head on. That man is Virat Kohli, Robert Craddock writes.

EXCLUSIVETitans

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 25: Cameron Smith of the Storm celebrates after winning the 2020 NRL Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Melbourne Storm at ANZ Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Titans open door for shock Smith move

Melbourne Storm legend Cameron Smith is currently living on the Gold Coast and Titans officials are looking to cash in.

QWeekend

‘I blame David Gallop’: Smith unleashes over salary cap scandal

Cameron Smith has revealed the emotional turmoil caused by Melbourne Storm’s salary cap scandal, and hasn’t held back about who he feels is to blame.

QWeekend

Cameron Smith book extract. Photo: News Corp

Sampson: Vicious rumours won’t break me

Fox League host Yvonne Sampson has responded to the NRL scandal that has been whispered about for years after Cam Smith finally revealed the truth about their rumoured affair and the impact it had on his family.

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