|
OPINION |
Ashes Test Series Preview
Two weeks til the most eagerly anticipated Ashes Test Series begins, Shane Potter previews the potential match winners for both teams.
|
Instant Hair removal will hurt Cricket
Resident columnist Paul Johnson believes the ICC must take a good hard look at themselves after the recent sacking of elite umpire Darrell Hair.
|
International Rules: Fair game?
After the controversial International Rules series in Ireland, Luke Mason argues that it is time to drop the cross-code clashes.
|
MacGill could be the Man
Stuart MacGill has had his fair share of controversy of late, however as Paul Johnson reports, he could be the man who leads the Australians to victory over England this summer.
|
Australia's Top 25 Sports Stars
Paul Johnson provides his view on Australia's top athletes and sports stars over the last 30 years.
|
Maximum style, minimum substance
In the wake of Mark Price's resignation from the South Dragons, and an 0-5 start to their inaugural
season, Nick Mockford analyses what is going wrong at Vodafone Arena.
|
Five Things the FFA Needs to Fix
There are many things within Football that require attention, Phill Chadwick points out
five of these that require it now before its too late.
|
Time for the Networks to put up or shut up!
Paul Johnson reports; Australians deserve to watch sport on Television live, calls on
the free-to-air networks to give the fans a better deal or handball it to pay-tv.
|
The Punting Guru - Week #16
Nic Evans joins us again this weekend for a brief run down on some of the Best Selections available.
|
Eagles erase the anguish of 2005 defeat
From the agony of defeat in 2005 to the ecstasy of glory in 2006, Antimo Iannella reflects on the
West Coast Eagles’ hunger to return home with the trophy.
|
The Punting Guru - Week #14 and #15
Nic Evans joins us again this weekend for a brief run down on some of the Best Selections available.
|
Football on Foxtel, Friend to the Lonely Traveller
Phill Chadwick has found solace in Foxtel's availability on the road, his mission now is to get
hooked up at home.
|
Who said history never repeats?
Sydney and West Coast are to meet again in the AFL grand final, and this is the best combination to
showcase the game according to Brett Collett.
|
The Punting Guru - Week #12 and #13
Nic Evans joins us again this weekend for a brief run down on some of the Best Selections available.
|
A tale of two coaches
Carlton coach Denis Pagan dodged the axe, but Brett Collett says it is hard seeing Geelong coach
Mark Thompson doing the same.
|
Departure of O'Neill and Yorke a Warning Sign
With two key planks of the A-League's inaugural season going or gone, the national competition needs to
be treated with kid gloves despite its early success says Phill Chadwick.
|
Farewell to an unheralded mountain
Kangaroos and Collingwood stalwart Saverio Rocca played his last game when the two sides
met recently, Nick Mockford reflects on a fine career.
|
The Punting Guru - Week #11
Nic Evans joins us again this weekend for a brief run down on some of the Best Selections available.
|
Getting Mobile
Four men hold an influential key to the A-League's future, as Phill Chadwick reports, one man is
taking business of supporting a team further than the other three.
|
A-League Season Preview
With Version II of the A-League set to get under way this weekend, Sebastian Hassett rates all the
teams and their chances for the year ahead.
|
The Punting Guru - Week #10
Nic Evans joins us again this weekend for a brief run down on some of the Best Selections available.
|
Finally Freo?
As the Dockers set sail for September action, Justine McCullagh-Beasy ponders over their premiership chances.
|
The Punting Guru - Week #9
Nic Evans joins us again this weekend for a brief run down on some of the Best Selections available.
|
Second Season Promises Better Football
Phill Chadwick ponders over what the second A-League season will bring from all involved including the media.
|
Why religion isn't an excuse for Omar
Religion is not an excuse when it comes to drug in sport. Paul Johnson calls on latest drug
cheat, boxer Omar Shaick, to be given his warranted ban.
|
The Punting Guru - Week #8
Nic Evans joins us again this weekend for a brief run down on some of the Best Selections available.
|
... Then You Win
Phill Chadwick reports, the battle plans have been drawn up but can the AFL and NRL keep their
code at the forefront in this country?
|
The Punting Guru - Week #7
Nic Evans joins us again this weekend for a brief run down on some of the Best Selections available.
|
Webber must split with Williams
Thomas George tries to make sense of Mark Webber’s loyalty to the struggling Williams racing team.
|
Ask Not What Football Can Do For You
The A-League's second season is almost upon us, and Phill Chadwick runs the rule over the different
clubs' support groups.
|
The Quiet South Australian
Brett Maher goes one-one one with SportsAustralia's correspondent Antimo Iannella, revealing
some notable highs and tragic lows in his 15-year NBL career.
|
The Football Pitch now a sledge free zone?
Simon Chiarelli reflects on the punishments handed out by FIFA following ‘the Zidane incident’
and its possible implications.
|
Hitman Hits Out: Out - Everitt, In - Gardiner?
Hawthorn needs to dispense of Peter Everitt, Brett Collett says. But is West Coast's Michael
Gardiner a possible replacement?
|
FFA is "Offside" in Player Payment Proposal
Player payments have become the topic of discussion amongst Football fans this week. Phill
Chadwick reports, the FFA proposal could do more harm than good for the A-League.
|
Emotion illustrates it's more than a game
After Tiger Woods' emotional victory at Hoylake in the 2006 British open, Nick Mockford explores
the notion that sport really is more than just a game.
|
The Punting Guru - Week #6
The British Open is here, and so too is Nic Evans with his views for punters who are looking for a selection this weekend.
|
Five years on, Thomas proves his staying power
For all the doubts about Grant Thomas's ability, the St Kilda coach has showed tremendous resilliance to
turn around a struggling club and survive five years at the helm. Sebastian Hassett reports.
|
Here We Go Again - The A-League is Back
Move aside World Cup, the A-League is back. Phill Chadwick reports, it may only be Pre-Season but
some things have not changed.
|
The Punting Guru - Week #5
Nic Evans joins us again this weekend for a brief run down on some of the Best Selections available.
|
Time for Australian tennis to move on from ‘the Poo’
Australian tennis fans continue to expect great things from Mark Philippoussis, but as Darrell
Halim reports, it is time to move on.
|
Open the War Chest to keep Schifcofske
The Reds are making a move on the Raiders favourite son, as Paul Johnson reports, the battle has
begun to keep Clinton Schifcofske where he belongs ... in Rugby League.
|
World Cup over - what now?
SportsAustralia's number one football pundit Phill Chadwick ponders over the 2006 edition of the
World Cup, and casts an eye to the future of the game at home and abroad.
|
The Punting Guru - Week #4
Nic Evans joins us again this weekend for a brief run down on some of the Best Selections available.
|
Football and the Psychology of Reward
Football's worldwide popularity is down to its addictive nature, says Phill Chadwick.
|
The Punting Guru - Week #3
Nic Evans joins us again this weekend for a brief run down on some of the Best Selections available.
|
The Fairytale Could Come True
Tennis' favourite son has announced his retirement. Paul Johnson reports, a fairytale finish
could happen before he hangs up the racquet.
|
The End of the Road ... and the Beginning
Phill Chadwick reports, Australia should stand as one and praise the efforts of our boys despite
the cruel exit, while the dream is over the quest has just begun.
|
|
Features and Opinions from ... The Year That Was 2005
|
