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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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NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Adam Reynolds of the Broncos is seen watching on from the sideline during the round five NRL match between Brisbane Broncos and Wests Tigers at Suncorp Stadium, on April 05, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Lockyer formula could solve Reynolds’ contract riddle

A contract formula which enabled Darren Lockyer to stay a Bronco for life may yet solve the Adam Reynolds riddle as Brisbane mulls over the veteran’s short and long term future.

NRL

The magic trick that revealed Reynolds’ true Broncos future

A subtle piece of magic against Wests Tigers provided a strong message to the Broncos about the non-player contract they should offer Adam Reynolds, ROBERT CRADDOCK writes.

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Adam Reynolds of the Broncos breaks away from the defence during the round five NRL match between Brisbane Broncos and Wests Tigers at Suncorp Stadium, on April 05, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Adam Reynolds confirms Broncos exit fears

Broncos star Adam Reynolds has revealed he could be forced to play for another club in 2026 as the halfback awaits scan results for his injured hamstring.

Olympics

Charmhaven gymnast Chailend Malinowski, 16, poses during a photo shoot at Charmhaven on Saturday September 8th. Chailend won 3 gold and 2 silver medals at the Australian Gymnastics Championships in May. (AAP IMAGE / Troy Snook)

The Olympic sport barely keeping a roof over its head

As governments wrestle over the ceiling of Olympic spending, one sport is trying to stop the water leaking through a real ceiling, and is urgently calling for support ahead of Brisbane 2032.

Cricket

Sam Konstas' promotion to the central contract list could be cause for concern for Marnus Labuschagne.

Marnus future hanging by a thread after Konstas promotion

Sam Konstas has landed his first Cricket Australia contract in a move which has left Marnus Labuschagne’s Test future hanging by a thread. Full contract list here.

NRL

Selwyn Cobbo would demand big money outside of Brisbane. Picture: NRL Photos

Cobbo’s call: The money or the Broncos

They say Selwyn Cobbo will never leave Brisbane – but there are two ways this theory could be tested this season, writes CRASH CRADDOCK.

Cricket

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 31: Jordan Buckingham of Australia A celebrates dismissing Abhimanyu Easwaran of India A during the match between Australia A and India A at Great Barrier Reef Arena on October 31, 2024 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Test cricket heads to crocodile country, pressure on SCG

Test cricket is going off Broadway as a big city venue faces rising pressure to keep pace. The full schedule for the Australian summer has been revealed.

Cricket

Joel Wilson (left), the umpire understood to be behind the push to report Matt Kuhnemann's bowling action, has been axed from the international panel.

Shock twist in Kuhnemann bowling saga revealed

There has been a development in the curious case of Australian Test spinner Matt Kuhnemann and his bowling action involving one of the umpires from the Sri Lankan series.

Olympics

AI image of 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games venues: Open water swimming in Brisbane River.

Brisbane Games turned Dundee: Croc fever takes over launch

Four decades after Dundee put Australia on the map, croc fever has infested the Brisbane Olympic Games launch and become the hot topic of conversation across the globe.

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: A general view during the round four NRL match between the Dolphins and Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium on March 24, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Suncorp Stadium snub could put NRL Magic Round at risk

A new 63,000-seat Olympic stadium could leave much-needed Suncorp Stadium upgrade funding high and dry, possibly putting the NRL’s Magic Round at risk.

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