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Robert Craddock
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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NRL
Matt SCOTT . NRL; North Queensland Cowboys Vs Canberra Raiders at 1300Smiles Stadium, Townsville. Picture: Alix Sweeney

Truth hurts for lost Cowboys

The Courier-Mail chief sportswriter Robert Craddock lists his likes and dislikes from NRL Round 8, including the Cowboys’ crisis, Walters’ wisdom and a Maroons star the Blues can’t help but love.

Comm Games
Australia's Jemima Montag competes in the athletics women's 20m race walk final during the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast on April 8, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS

Athletes who defined the 2018 Games

THE Clark Kent of the pool finally found his phone box, a 17-year-old tied the record for most medals at a single Games, and we witnessed one of the most inspiring sporting moments ever.

Comm Games
Erin Phillips of Adelaide handpasses forward during the Round 7 AFLW match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Adelaide Crows at Olympic Park Oval in Melbourne, Sunday, March 18, 2018. (AAP Image/Hamish Blair) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Why we’re starting to struggle at global events

THE days of Australia’s female athletes saving our blushes at major meetings like the Commonwealth Games and Olympics are under siege due to the rise of women’s sports like AFLW, W-League and the upcoming women’s NRL competition.

Confidential
Dane Bird-Smith walking with his dogs Pina and Rocky.  Pic Peter Wallis

Why Aussie golden boy is on cloud canine

WHEN Dane Bird-Smith was struggling to find a reliable training partner, man’s best friend delivered. But of all the dogs to choose to match the gold medal-winning walker’s pace, you’d think “Rocky” would have been the last one he’d choose.

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