The overnight sensation Australia’s waited 65 years for
A player who can hold his place as a batsman or bowler is the rarest type of cricketing bird – which makes this prodigy’s emergence so exciting, explains ROBERT CRADDOCK.
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Australia, it was worth the wait, now savour it
Cricket was often criticised for not handling its schedule with as much cut-through as rugby league and AFL but it’s a lot easier telling the Wests Tigers and Carlton what to do than striking a deal with India.
‘Absolutely terrified’: Thaiday on toilet sex scandal
Broncos great Sam Thaiday has laid bare the turmoil which engulfed his life after a toilet tryst, which involved two teammates while out in Fortitude Valley and led to allegations of sexual assault, during his playing days at the Broncos.
‘The day I almost jumped’: Sam Thaiday’s suicide bombshell
Broncos great Sam Thaiday has carried a secret for his entire rugby league career. He was seen by the outside world as a fun-loving jester, but a darker world lay beneath.
One-of-a-kind final: Car towed, wild weather, security tackle
The unlikeliest Grand Final in AFL history has drama on and off the ground but rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the Gabba crowd, writes Robert Craddock.
Gil’s car towed starts Grand Final day like no other
The unlikeliest Grand Final in AFL history had drama on off the ground – which included boss Gillon McLachlan having his car towed away – but a once in a lifetime spectacle was delivered, writes Robert Craddock.
No Marnus, no worries for Redlands
Find out who starred and who struggled as rampaging Redlands claimed the Kookaburra club cricket 50 championship at the weekend.
No pub, school or shop but Kyby has a Brownlow Medallist
There’s no pub, store, school or town hall but by Sunday night Kybybolite had a Brownlow Medallist. Reece Homfray charts the rise and rise of Lachie Neale from very humble beginnings.
How should a champion call time on their career?
There are clear parallels between the stellar careers of Cameron Smith and Gary Ablett, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK – yet it’s how they chose to exit the spotlight that says most about the men.
No pub, school or shop but Kyby could have a Brownlow Medallist
There’s no pub, store, school or town hall but by Sunday night Kybybolite could have a Brownlow Medallist. Reece Homfray charts the rise and rise of Lachie Neale from very humble beginnings.
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