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Will Swanton is a sportswriter who’s won Walkley, Kennedy, Sport Australia and News Awards. He’s won the Melbourne Press Club’s Harry Gordon Award for Australian Sports Journalist of the Year.

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Cameron Munster of the Maroons and Josh Papalii of the Maroons following the win over the Blues during the State of Origin game three match between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

What becomes of the broken-hearted? Mourning Munster leads Maroons to glory

Cameron Munster lost his father this week, but emotion carried his Queensland team to a stunning 24-12 triumph over NSW to win the State of Origin series.

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AnalysisCricket

Is Sam Konstas just a one-hit (boy) wonder?

The teenager’s Ashes audition has been a disaster. A glaring, ruinous, technical weakness — cricket’s worst-kept secret since Mitchell Starc started dating Alyssa Healy — has been exposed.

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CricketSport

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 12: Lungi Ngidi of South Africa successfully appeals the wicket of Steve Smith of Australia during day two of the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 between South Africa and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground on June 12, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Pick a number, any number – Australia needs a three

Bradman, the Chappell brothers, Ricky Ponting – Australia has a rich history in the crucial No.3 role and yet the position is vacant just months out from the Ashes.

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GOLFING GREATSport

Minjee Lee kisses the trophy after winning the Women's PGA Championship golf tournament Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Let her cook! Minjee Lee savours major No.3

Minjee Lee has become a three-time major champion with her victory at the Women’s PGA Championship in Texas, yet the quiet achiever forever flies under the radar in Australian sport.

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CRICKETCricket

GALLE, SRI LANKA - JANUARY 30: Josh Inglis of Australia poses at the end of play after he made a century on debut during day two of the First Test match in the series between Sri Lanka and Australia at Galle International Stadium on January 30, 2025 in Galle, Sri Lanka. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Fair share of flair in new age of batters

The new age of batters has arrived with selectors prepared to cop rocks with diamonds in the pursuit of victory.

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TENNISCricket

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts following victory over Jaume Munar of Spain during the Men's Singles Second Round match on Day Eleven of the 2025 HSBC Championships at The Queen's Club on June 19, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images for LTA)

Alcaraz’s unorthodox preparation for Wimbledon – a proven winner

‘This year Ibiza was more chill,’ Carlos Alcaraz says of his annual pilgrimage to the party island before sobering up and trying to win Wimbledon.

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STATE OF ORIGINNRL

Maroons Cameron Munster (C) celebrates a try with teammates during game two of the men's State of Origin series between Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues at Optus Stadium in Perth on June 18, 2025. (Photo by COLIN MURTY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Oh, what a brilliantly bonkersF-bomb

Cameron Munster swore on live television after State of Origin II. He didn’t blink. Didn’t apologise for the coarse discourse. There’s your retro new Queensland captain.

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