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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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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.

NRL

Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm at Suncorp. Darren Lockyer and Melbourne Coach Craig Bellamy after the Brisbane Loss.

Crash: Spark that ignited Storm and Broncos rivalry

It’s a rivalry that has simmered away for decades now, but now the battle between the Broncos and the Storm has reached boiling point, writes Robert Craddock.

Cricket

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 09: Steve Smith of Australia watches on during day three of the Third Test match in the series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 09, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

CA official who banned Smith now behind him

A man who was part of the decision to suspend cricketer Steve Smith for two years as a leader would now welcome him back in that capacity when the time is right.

Broncos

Teams: Broncos bolstered for clash with nemesis

The Broncos have received a welcome boost for their daunting road trip to face their long-time rivals, moving a key player to the bench.

Your SayCricket

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Pat Cummins of Australia and Steve Smith of Australia celebrate after Australian drew the series to retain the Ashes during day four of the 5th Specsavers Ashes Test between England and Australia at The Kia Oval on September 15, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

It’s not perfect, but this captaincy solution may work

Steve Smith wants it back, Pat Cummins seems to be the only other candidate. Maybe Australia can come up with a plan to utilise both their leadership talents.

PollMaroons

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Jason Taumalolo of the Cowboys looks on before the start of the round two NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the St George Illawarra Dragons at QCB Stadium, on March 20, 2021, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Why Taumalolo Origin bid has met lukewarm response

While one Queensland legend doesn’t want the game ‘to disappear up its own backside’ by rejecting Jason Taumalolo’s Origin bid, another is convinced it’s not the right move.

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 27: Tom Dearden of the Broncos scores a try during the round three NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Canterbury Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium on March 27, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Why Broncos may finally be ready to usher in new era

He’s survived the opening three weeks of the season but Tom Dearden’s seven-minute cameo against the Bulldogs on Saturday may bring to an end Brodie Croft’s Broncos halfback tenure.

OpinionTeams

Crash Tackle: Broncos must abort pursuit of Bellamy

The Broncos would love to sign Craig Bellamy but he is the right man for the wrong job and the club must stop chasing his signature, Robert Craddock writes.

NRL

2021 NRL Round 03 - Brisbane Broncos v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Suncorp Stadium, 2021-03-27. Digital image by Scott Davis � NRL Photos

Broncos’ bizarre technique to turn ‘red heads’ blue

It’s not just Broncos supporters who are taking deep breaths this season – the players are doing so to help them stay calm and stop bickering.

Women's sport

The one awesome stat placing Devine above the boys

Kiwi captain Sophie Devine is the world’s No. 1 women’s cricketer, but there’s one amazing statistic placing her above all others – both male and female.

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