Kings Bounty: Bogut agrees to NBL swansong

Andrew Bogut, already one of the most accomplished Australian basketballers, by signing with the Sydney Kings may well play a part in something larger. The rise back to prominence of the NBL.

The Hawthorn Chronicles: Rude awakening

Last week, Hawthorn were irresistible in their comeback, and beat Melbourne despite being down by 4 goals at quarter time. On the back of that solid win, they were tipped to be overwhelming favourites against North Melbourne. To me, it was always going to be a danger game. For some reason, we never match up…

What on earth is cricket officialdom thinking?

It is fair to say that the ECB announcement of their intention to create an eight-team league to play 100-ball innings matches has created much more bewilderment and outrage than excitement. While those excited by the announcement have suggested it is a bold initiative, most others would suggest this a positive spin on a decision…

The Hawthorn Chronicles: Banishing the Demons to hell

On a wet Sunday afternoon, Melbourne got an early jump on Hawthorn, and it looked ominous. This is where Melbourne supporters might need to look away, because it doesn’t make for happy reading if you are one. Hawthorn fans on the other hand will relish the fact that their side fought their way back and…

Collingwood Commentary: Signs of life?

Collingwood couldn’t get the points in their clash with the Giants but there were glimpses of hope. Resident Magpie Jai, gives his fan-sided take on Saturday’s encounter.