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Why the Bears should go west … but not too far west
The first sign autumn is upon us: “Bring back the Bears”. Of course it’s time to bring back the Bears - just not in Perth.
- by Peter FitzSimons
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Why Manu won’t be the last league player signed by French rugby
Told yers! The expected signing of Roosters star Joey Manu to a French rugby club will be the first of many.
- by Peter FitzSimons
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Original Sinner: Jannik leads the revolution tennis had to have
New breeds in tennis, and cricket, have provided a wonderful sporting opening to 2024.
- by Peter FitzSimons
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Matildas, V’landys, Eddie and Barassi: The best and worst of the year in sport
From the Penrith three-peat to the rise of the Matildas and the LIV-PGA Tour greed battle, there’s been plenty to write about in 2023.
- by Peter FitzSimons
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Usman and Folau: Don’t dare compare this outspoken duo
The Australian Test opener is urging respect for all while the former Wallaby had far different ideas on his fellow human beings.
- by Peter FitzSimons
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Say what you want about Mitchell Johnson, at least it was interesting
The one thing this week’s cricket imbroglio achieved was to remind us there’s a home Test next week.
- by Peter FitzSimons
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LIV Golf Series
Big-name stars have taken Saudi money, but fans aren’t buying it
No matter how much cash is thrown at getting top sportspeople on board in LIV Golf and the Saudi Pro League, the public is much more picky.
- by Peter FitzSimons
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Logies host to Eddie Jones role? Even Sam Pang knew that wouldn’t work
Sam Pang doesn’t miss the mark when performing … but playing Eddie Jones would have been a real stretch.
- by Peter FitzSimons
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In a world beset with pain, these kids show us how it can be done
It’s hard to top this yarn about a group of youngsters providing another child with a moment they’ll never forget.
- by Peter FitzSimons
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Rugby helped start the NFL’s ‘Brotherly Shove’ … and it could help stop it
The almost unstoppable play can find its origins in the 15-man game.
- by Peter FitzSimons
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All Blacks, all class: World Cup finalists anything but losers
New Zealand’s grit on the field and grace off it was something to behold at the Stade de France.
- by Peter FitzSimons