Through triumph and tragedy, Damien Oliver is racing’s great survivor
Damien Oliver has seen death, despair, triumph and joy, been banned and derided, rehabilitated and restored. Yet through the decades, he has remained on top.
- by Michael Lynch
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‘The greatest thing he has ever been a part of’: Vindication for Arnold, Socceroos as they slay the doubters
The Socceroos’ win over Peru is the ultimate vindication for Graham Arnold, who kept the faith in his players despite mounting criticism of him and his methods.
- by Michael Lynch
Socceroos qualify for 2022 World Cup after Redmayne shootout heroics
Graham Arnold’s gamble to bring in Andrew Redmayne for the penalty shootout paid off handsomely when the Sydney FC stopper produced the crucial save for Australia.
- by Michael Lynch
Analysis
FIFA World Cup
Socceroos player ratings: How Australia performed in the do or die World Cup qualifier
Andrew Redmayne was the hero of the hour for saving the penalty - his sole contribution in a shootout cameo - but young defender Kye Rowles really took the eye as Australia advanced to another World Cup.
- by Michael Lynch
Shootout ready: Socceroos prepared for deja Peru
If the Socceroos are taken to a World Cup qualifier shootout against another South American opponent, this time Peru, in the early hours of Tuesday morning, then they will be as prepared as possible.
- by Michael Lynch
Smith didn’t know if he’d ‘get back on the straight and narrow’, Kennett calls for overhaul
Bulldogs young gun Bailey Smith has spoken out after footage emerged of him with an illicit substance, while Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett says the AFL needs to drastically tighten its illicit drugs policy.
- by Damien Ractliffe and Michael Lynch
Analysis
FIFA World Cup
Australia’s World Cup fate hangs on this: Can the Socceroos beat Peru?
The Socceroos face Peru for a place in the World Cup finals. What have they learned from their victory over the UAE on Wednesday?
- by Michael Lynch
Socceroos’ World Cup dreams still alive
An Ajdin Hrustic thunderbolt six minutes from time gave Australia a 2-1 win over the UAE to put them into the final World Cup qualifier against Peru next week.
- by Michael Lynch
From kings of Oceania to Asian minnows: Behind the Socceroos’ decline
Australia were once the big beasts of Asian soccer, feared by regional rivals. Now they are scrambling to qualify for the World Cup.
- by Michael Lynch
Kambosos crashes to unanimous loss as Haney takes titles
American Devin Haney fought a smart fight to outbox Australian George Kambosos to unite all four lightweight world title belts in a unanimous decision.
- by Michael Lynch
Australia 2 Jordan 1
FIFA World Cup
Arnold confident time together will be making of Socceroos after Jordan win
The Socceroos fell behind in Qatar but a header from Bailey Wright and a close-range finish by Awer Mabil, both from corners, led Australia to a 2-1 friendly win.
- by Michael Lynch
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