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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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OpinionNRL

Why the Broncos fell out of love with the ‘new Alf’

Tom Dearden never became Allan Langer but he was serviceable. The challenge for the Broncos to snatch a big name out of a hot player market to replace him is immense.

Broncos

Broncos’ Queensland roots infested by cockroaches

Despite its horror form, Brisbane has several players in the mix for NSW Origin selection but just one for Queensland. What does that say about the playing list?

OpinionNRL

The Brisbane Broncos train in the Darwin heat before their upcoming clash with the Parramatta Eels. Coach Kevin Walters chats to the media before the clash.Photograph: Che Chorley

Crash Tackle: Is Broncos cull threat Kevvie’s last play?

Kevin Walters has made three big plays in the “spirit stakes’’ in just over a week but this is the biggest – because it’s personal, writes Robert Craddock.

Cricket

Travis Head of Australia looks dejected after defeat after being bowled on day 4 of the Boxing Day Test match between Australia and New Zealand at the MCG in Melbourne, Sunday, December 29, 2019. (AAP Image/Michael Dodge) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

Contract cull: Batsmen pay the price for inconsistency

Cricket Australia has challenged domestic run machines to stand up when given the chance at the highest level after contracting only three specialist batsmen for next summer.

Cricket

Australia's Will Pucovski in the field during Day 2 of the Test match between Australia and India at the SCG. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Crash: How Pucovski can beat the CA contract bouncer

Chastened by the series loss to India, selectors are playing hardball with Cricket Australia contracts, but Robert Craddock explains it isn’t all bad for gifted youngster Will Pucovski.

Cricket

Save Our Gabba: Olympics threatens to kill icon

Queensland’s most treasured piece of sporting real estate is heading for extinction – but not if Darren Lehmann has anything to do with it.

Broncos

Broncos shake-up claims another scalp

The shake-up at the Broncos after last season’s debacle has continued and another scalp claimed. Meanwhile, the latest on Karmichael Hunt’s move.

NRL

Kevin Walters delviers a pre-game spray.

Crash Tackle: Walters warned against repeating tirade

Kevin Walters might have ignited the Broncos with a dressing room tirade before the Panthers clash, but he’s been warned to put the cork back in his cannon.

Cricket

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Marnus Labuschagne of Queensland celebrates victory during day four of the Sheffield Shield Final match between Queensland and New South Wales at Allan Border Field on April 18, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Big money winner in Bulls’ historic Shield win over NSW

The Queensland Bulls have annihilated NSW in the Sheffield Shield final and “superstar” Marnus Labuschagne will reap the spoils of victory.

Olympics

New faces, old marvels: The 21 stars to watch in Tokyo

From the big names you know to the million-dollar badminton star and the athlete with a controversial past, these are the 21 athletes you have to follow in Tokyo.

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