The Fitz Files
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The Eels are lacking a leader. Someone like, oh … Clint Gutherson
Clint Gutherson, I said. The most important player at the Eels, I said. The new coach must have rocks in his head to push him out, I said. They’ll fall apart, I said!
- Peter FitzSimons
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NRL returns to Vegas. Thankfully, much of the claptrap of last year has been left behind
The competition’s two major claims have been debunked. So, where does that actually leave us?
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Gout Gout in the Stawell Gift is a masterstroke – there’s just one problem
The young sprint sensation’s participation in the famous handicap race on Easter Monday will be unmissable.
- Peter FitzSimons
Sam Kerr will probably wear the Matildas’ captain armband again
Football Australia will be looking for maximum mea culpa, and if they get it, she’ll be back as skipper.
- Peter FitzSimons
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The best and worst of sport in 2024: And that was only Raygun
At the end of another extraordinary sporting year, it’s time to celebrate the best and worst athletes, moments and quotes from 2024.
- Peter FitzSimons
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The stories of Gout Gout and Peter Norman are about more than running fast
The success of Gout Gout demonstrates the virtues that Peter Norman, Tommie Smith and John Carlos were on about way back in 1968.
- Peter FitzSimons
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FIFA, spare us the garbage and admit Saudi World Cup is a simple cash grab
Next week, world football’s governing body will sign off on the Saudi bid to host the 2034 World Cup. They’re selling it as a catalyst for human rights reform in the Kingdom. Rubbish.
- Peter FitzSimons
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Rugby will be on fire if Wallabies prune the power of Scotland
Two down and two to go - come on you Wallabies!
- Peter FitzSimons
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The Wallabies are officially back. Now, let’s watch them fly
Hold me back, but it seems like everything is again pointing in the right direction for the team in green and gold.
- Peter FitzSimons
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Campo, please put a sock in it
David Campese was one of the greatest Wallabies, but his latest attack on the game is incorrect.
- Peter FitzSimons
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