Three decades after the infamous ‘Neville Nobodies’ produced a stunning Origin whitewash, coach Paul Vautin has declared Maroons enforcer Tino Fa’asuamaleaui can help Queensland repeat history.
He’s responsible for the greatest upset in State of Origin history. Now Paul ‘Fatty’ Vautin must be parachuted into Camp Maroon to convince this Queensland side that every (under) dog has its day, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
After his major fallout with Queensland Bulls director of cricket Joe Dawes, Usman Khawaja has made a call on his immediate domestic playing future.
Anthony Seibold was allegedly too sophisticated. Kevin Walters too soft. Michael Maguire too hard. At what point do we accept Broncos players are the product of a life which cushions their every move?
No spirit. No organisation. No commitment. The Broncos have descended into a full-blown form crisis after the Dragons ruthlessly exposed their soft underbelly in front of a stunned Suncorp Stadium.
Alex Carey will return to Lord’s for a Test the first time since the infamous Jonny Bairstow stumping without fear or regret and living proof that what does not kill you makes you stronger.
Mitchell Starc has sacrificed close to a half-million dollars and the risk of being blackballed by the IPL by refusing to return to India due to concerns for his safety and family wellbeing.
Australian rules legend Robert Walls was able to achieve one emotional final victory before his death.
Australia could challenge more than a century of Test match tradition this year, and selectors are giving boom rookie Sam Konstas no guarantees.
An Australian paceman has opted out of the remainder of the Pakistan Super League having been aboard the flight that narrowly avoided an Indian missile strike.
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