Our political parties could learn from the Aker sagaAnalogies between politics and sport are nothing new. But the Jason Akermanis story could teach our political parties something about navigating the tensions between individual vested interests and the common good, says Andrew Hamilton.
Melbourne storm
‘Chief rat’ Waldron could sue over News Storm attacks
Former Melbourne Storm CEO Brian Waldron is closely examining his legal options in the wake of an extraordinary attack launched by News Limited chief John Hartigan through his tabloids over the Storm’s salary cap rorts last week.
Silence is golden in reporting News’ incompetence over Storm
It is clear that the Melbourne Storm salary cap rort was allowed to continue by News Ltd and its senior management because of inadequate governance.
Political snippets: Richard Farmer’s chunky bits: mischief in the offing for Greens Brown
Bob should be mischievous. Reading in today’s Financial Review how the BHP lobbyist Geoff Walsh, a former Bob Hawke adviser and ALP federal secretary, played such an intriguing role in the removal of Kevin Rudd should be enough to get Greens leader Bob Brown into a mischievous mood when it comes to making his election […]
Storm scandal blows out 83%
The Deloitte report into the Melbourne Storm salary cap scandal should mark the beginning of a new era. The rorting was extraordinary, an audit reveals, but they’ve already been punished, says Nick Tedeschi.
Deloitte report crunches Storm salary cap numbers, and they ain’t pretty
News Limited announced today the Melbourne Storm salary cap breaches revealed earlier this year are actually 83% higher than originally forecast, with the total value of breaches recorded between 2006 and 2010 now at $3.17 million, writes SmartCompany’s Patrick Stafford.
It’s a Victorian behind the Storm-bashing campaign
The man as responsible as anyone for last week’s anti-Storm vitriol probably couldn’t name six Parramatta Eels, but can name the past 30 Brownlow winners, writes Ashley Browne.
Tim Costello: please, no ‘funny money’ games with the poor
As tomorrow’s Federal Budget looms, it is vital that the Australian government avoids funny money games and is transparent in the outlay of all its funds, writes World Vision CEO Tim Costello.
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours: BHP wonders who its real friends are
Who are BHP’s real buddies in Canberra? Is NSW’s welfare quarantining being extended? Why is Four Corners sniffing around Melbourne Storm?
NRL, News Ltd facing a nightmare of conflicts of interest
Given News Limited’s stake in both the NRL and the Melbourne Storm, how can the NRL board can ever make an independent decision about the team? asks Michael Visontay.
Why the $47 billion media giant can handle Storm’s losses
The solvency of Melbourne’s rugby league franchise is not in question for as long as News Ltd is prepared to keep adding to the $66 million it has invested so far. Or should it cut its losses and run?
Farmer: Storm scandal means it’s back to brown paper bags
There were clearly more than a few people with a little inside knowledge last week about the Melbourne’s Storm’s salary cap problems.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: A corrupt storm in a tea-cup
Crikey readers weigh in on the Melbourne storm salary cap scandal and Carl Williams — is Victoria the new corrupt Queensland? Plus climate change deniers and people smuggling.
The spirit of sport is money … and the scandal is inevitable
The salary cap scandal was inevitable, writes Dr James Connor: the desire to win overrides any ideas of personal or corporate ethics.
Melbourne shit Storm
Melbourne Storm have betrayed their players, their fans, their sponsors, the other teams, the NRL, and everyone else in the phone book. The penalties are NOT harsh enough, says Ant Halstead.
Melbourne Storm salary cap scandal: have your say
In breaking news, the Melbourne Storm, the NRL’s 2007 and 2009 premiers, have been caught for salary cap breaches and stripped of their two premierships. Is that fair?
Why the Parramatta Eels need to win
A victory for the Parramatta Eels over Melbourne Storm this Sunday would be a victory for the rugby league heartland and tribalism over the corporate dollar, writes Chris Seage.
The biggest NRL grand final trouncing of them all
The Storm have only themselves to blame for the humiliating defeat in yesterday’s NRL GRand Final. By Jeff Wall.
A Grand Final leadup the NRL would rather forget!
The National Rugby League must be wondering why it bothered to schedule the centenary Grand Final of rugby league for this Sunday, writes Jeff Wall.
Kangaroos v Kiwis: another election distraction
This Sunday will see a new look Australian team, with the next generation Australian captain making his debut in the role, lining up against strong Kiwis side, writes Jeff Wall.
Media briefs and TV ratings
Disappointing GF audiences for both AFL and NRL … Surprise, surprise, Seven wins another week … Last night’s TV ratings.
Scoring opportunities: Women’s soccer and AFL
While some AFL clubs have been forging links with netball clubs, a greater opportunity beckons - women’s soccer. Andrew Elder investigates.
Media briefs and TV ratings
A big weekend of sport … Nine scheduling holding back NRL … Wilson crows as Fatty faces the bone … Seven dominates another ratings week … Last night’s TV ratings.
NRL finals: Storming to a premiership?
After the first weekend of the NRL finals, after all the speculation, media coverage and planning, not much has changed – the Melbourne Storm remain the firm premiership favourites, but contentious refereeing decisions hang like a dark cloud over the game.
