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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.

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Pat Rafter, in front of the Brisbane tennis arena, as Melbourne threatens to pinch tennis from 2032 Olympics program.

2032 Games shock: Brisbane in danger of losing tennis to Melbourne

The 2032 Brisbane Olympic tennis tournament is under threat of a shock switch to Melbourne as plans for an essential upgrade of the Queensland Tennis Centre hang in the balance.

OpinionBrisbane Olympics 2032

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: General view of the WomenÃ¢â¬â¢s Finals match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus against Polina Kudermetova during day eight of the 2025 Brisbane International at Pat Rafter Arena on January 05, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

You cannot be serious: Losing tennis would be a black mark on Brisbane 2032

The Olympic tennis tournament in July 2032 must be played under Brisbane’s soothing late winter sun at the Queensland Tennis Centre not in chilly Melbourne, writes Robert Craddock.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 06: AdamÃÂ Reynolds, Ben Hunt and Reece Walsh of the Broncos celebrate winning the round one NRL match between Sydney Roosters and Brisbane Broncos at Allianz Stadium on March 06, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

$1m wipe-out: Maguire’s Broncos have bookies trembling

Rugby league bookmakers are bracing for a worst-case scenario just one round into the NRL season after a huge betting plunge on Michael Maguire’s Brisbane Broncos.

NRL

NRL 2025 RD01 Sydney Roosters v Brisbane Broncos - Ben Hunt, try, celeb. Picture: NRL Photos

Crash: Ben Hunt’s hidden ‘Alfie Langer’ gift to Broncos

While his playmaking is his most conspicuous asset, Ben Hunt also brings an underrated trait to Brisbane – one that mirrors club legend Allan Langer. It could end up being his greatest gift to the Broncos, writes ROBERT “CRASH” CRADDOCK.

NRL

Broncos teammates Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan will be on opposite sides on Wednesday night.

Madge’s vision: Why Broncos duo are key to premiership charge

At the heart of the Broncos’ six premierships has been the presence of commanding front-rowers. Michael Maguire believes front-row duo Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan are ready to follow in the footsteps of club legends and lead Brisbane’s title charge.

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GALLE, SRI LANKA - FEBRUARY 06: Matthew Kuhnemann of Australia bowls during day one of the Second Test match in the series between Sri Lanka and Australia at Galle International Stadium on February 06, 2025 in Galle, Sri Lanka. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

The shock data revealed on Kuhnemann bowling action

Astonishing data on the bowling action of Matthew Kuhnemann reveals even more questions about how the ICC investigation into the Test spinner got this far, after he was cleared of having a suspect action.

Rugby

43,000 texts, a year in hospital: Rugby icon’s broken neck horrors

Legendary Australian rugby coach John Connolly has been given a touching honour – landing in Queensland rugby’s Hall of Fame, three years after a life-changing accident. He opens up about his extraordinary comeback.

Sport

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie looks on ahead of The Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australia Wallabies at Eden Park on September 24, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

‘Harshly treated’: Aussie rugby great calls for Rennie return

Legendary Reds and former Wallabies coach John Connolly believes the solution to Australian rugby’s coaching future is simple: go back to the man they sacked two years ago

Cricket

‘Always be there’: Botha warns Kuhnemann chuck stigma will stick

Matthew Kuhnemann’s BBL coach, South African Johan Botha, was once a Test spinner accused of a suspect action, and he’s warned the Aussie tweaker the stigma could stick – whether he’s guilty or not.

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Australia's Matthew Kuhnemann bowls during the first day of second test cricket match between Australia and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle on February 6, 2025. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)

Aussie breakout star’s career at a crossroads after action reported

Matthew Kuhnemann’s dream tour of Sri Lanka has turned into a nightmare, with the spinner’s action raising the suspicions of match officials. And it could hurt the future of Australian cricket.

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