Once an Aussie Test opening batsman, Matt Renshaw was a hit in the Big Bash last summer, but his state season fell apart. He tells Crash Craddock why he had to get away from Queensland cricket and return to his roots.
As with any change in leadership there are many unknowns at the Broncos. After a truly dismal season, Kevin Walters picks up where Anthony Seibold left off. But there are some big questions that remain unanswered.
Parramatta will make a late call on Blake Ferguson after he injured his knee against Storm, but Immortal Mal Meninga has questioned whether the club can trust the winger anymore.
Sydney 2000 is deservedly remembered as the best Olympics ever. But it was also one of the most controversial. Our Games were plagued by scandals, gaffes, dodgy officials and cheating. These were the biggest culprits.
Dean Jones was expecting a verbal showdown when Richard Hadlee stormed into the Aussie dressing room one day. Instead, he handed him a beer in a moment that launched a lifelong friendship.
She had the weight of the world on her shoulders. Despite dominating the 400m scene and being an obvious favourite in Sydney, a tiny sliver of doubt seeped into Cathy Freeman’s mind seconds before the biggest moment of her career.
Remember, Broncos fans, when the team was at their best when they were feeding off that great north/south divide vibe. Barry Maranta does, and says a return to that sort of mindset could revive fortunes.
Queensland’s record of hosting sports events in the COVID era should see it host the majority of matches in India’s Australian tour.
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From backroom sackings to empty stands, big leadership voices and pay cuts, there is no doubt that COVID-era sports know a lot more about themselves than they did a year ago.
The Broncos old boys have hit upon a distinctive way for the club to restore high cultural standards which have slipped in recent winters. And they have one of the world’s greatest sporting teams to thank.
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