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Grand Final fever — the secret to a Panthers win

In-depth analysis of the NRL Grand Final from Bazza and the boys – with a few old footy clichés ...  
News Corp still Dan's biggest fan

Daniel Andrews continues to dominate the headlines one year on after leaving office — the ...  
Olympic breakdancing controversy ignores sport's cultural roots

The conversation following Australia's entry into the Olympic breakdancing category largely ...  
Getting a beer from the fridge in record time — it's all about 'fluid' motion

Bazza and Mick discuss the perils of going to the fridge on a whim without the "proper tech ...  
A state divided

Is it the fate of Tasmanians to constantly be at odds with each other?  
Well done Australia! Paris proves bipartisanship actually works

Government funding for sport over the decades has been money well spent, as Alan Austin reports ...  
Dustin Martin announces retirement from legendary AFL career

Naomi Fryers spoke to Richmond Football Club’s yellow and black army about what Dustin Martin ...  
Aussie antics in the swimming pool pure gold

Bazza drops a bomb of Olympic proportions during a catch-up with mates at the pub.  
Olympic Games: Perennially costly, always over budget

Amid all the spectacle and pageantry of the Olympic Games lies budget blow-outs, infrastructure ...  
Kevin Bartlett — the toughest of Tigers

Kevin Bartlett storms out to the ¾-time huddle to "school" his Tigers during a Saturday ...  
Paris Olympics could amplify political unrest in France

With the world turning all eyes to Paris for the upcoming Olympic Games, it's a perfect time for ...  
Australia announces para-equestrian squad for Paris 2024

After months of intensive qualifying events, the Australian Paralympic squad for para-equestrian ...  
Andrew Gaze — Becoming basketball's best a tall order

Andrew Gaze became one of the greatest basketball players Australia has ever produced.  
Gary Ablett Snr — The man who took the specky to a new level

Arguably the most gifted AFL footballer of his generation, Geelong's Gary Ablett snr took this ...  
Rugby league fails to kick goals in Vegas

Australia has attempted to export the sport of rugby league to U.S. soil, a move that failed to ...  
Don't believe the Right-wing media, Sam Kerr isn't racist

The conservative media has jumped at the chance to play the reverse racism card after Sam Kerr ...  
Sending the right message to Australia's bad sports

More needs to be done in sports journalism to call out the bad behaviour of players, coaches and ...  
Brisbane Olympic Committee announce new mascot and slogan

With the Olympic Games looking to be an issue at the next local and state elections in Queensland ...  
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