It's time to "Stop the Clock" in rugby

Feb 8 3:26 pm

While in the Land of Oz, I've gleaned plenty of the pre-season and pre-tournament gossip and goings-on in the three codes that we have fierce, upcoming involvement in. Rugby takes precedence in this blog simply because the Super 14, as opposed to the... Read more...

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Australian Open: The good, the bad and the unfair

Tue, February 2, 2010, 3:14 pm EST

The Roger Federer show has left town and as I've experienced for the last four years, Melbourne suddenly feels a tad sad because of it.My mission to make the Australian Open my annual holiday again paid off hugely.That's because my biggest sports hero... Read more...

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Get your predictions in to win!

Sat, January 30, 2010, 2:57 pm EST

Two finals are upon us and promise aplenty. The men's clash is everybody's dream. The best player ever versus the best currently playing who hasn't won a Major. Roger Federer is radiating happiness in everything he does and says here in Melbourne... Read more...

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From the Open: Relaxed Roger in career form

Thu, January 28, 2010, 12:26 pm EST

My annual pilgrimage to the Australian Open never fails to delight and this year is no exception.I have an admission to make. I'm a complete Roger Federer addict. So much so, I've made this special sports event my yearly holiday and will continue to do... Read more...

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T20 is here to stay, Shane Bond isn't

Fri, January 22, 2010, 2:00 pm EST

The 20/20 phenomenon has certainly kicked off the 2010 year with a bang. That's because most local cricket stories in the year to date have emanated from this comparatively new and abridged version of the game. From the widely popular HRV series... Read more...

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Let's call fulltime on this and start all over again

Fri, January 15, 2010, 5:27 pm EST

If there's one sporting event that bows to excessive, politically correct behaviour more than the Halberg Awards, then I've yet to encounter it.In fact, I reckon that in regards to the lists of finalists, the occasion is becoming more flawed and... Read more...

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Pakistan loss points to match fixing

Fri, January 8, 2010, 1:09 pm EST

The more I contemplate that truly bizarre Australian victory over Pakistan in the second cricket test at the SCG, the more I’m reminded of that proverb… “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, it must be a... Read more...

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The Man's Moments of 2009

Thu, December 31, 2009, 4:08 pm EST

Every year, we fans inevitably ride an emotional roller coaster.From the highs to the lows, there is no escaping the full gamut of reactions that such a ride guarantees.And so at the end of every sporting year, it's always intriguing to reflect on the... Read more...

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He's a fool, but we need him

Mon, December 21, 2009, 1:06 pm EST

I've held off but I can resist no longer. Let me assure you that having resisted the urge to devote a blog to the greatest sporting soap opera in recent times hasn't been easy. That's because Tiger Woods' traumatic fall from grace is the sort of... Read more...

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Are we heading for another pay dispute?

Thu, December 17, 2009, 2:18 pm EST

If cricket in New Zealand was as awash with talent as its governing body currently is with cash, it would be broad smiles all around.But that can only remain a forlorn hope given the staggering amount of cash that has dropped into the coffers of Justin... Read more...

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