The financial gap between the AFL and the NRL is widening, writes Jeff Wall. And the AFL’s push into NRL territory is only going to exacerbate the problem.
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Our Beijing ban: so much for Olympic spirit
In trying to reverse a series of laughably bad track-and-field results at recent Games, AA has come up with a plan so cockeyed that it leaves itself open to more derision, writes Charles Happell.
AFL punt may fall short on the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast Turkeys? Now there’s a likely name for the new AFL side, writes an interested observer.
Victoria, keep your motor running. F1 is here to stay
A new contract for the Melbourne GP through to 2015 is looming. And it won’t come cheap, writes motorsport journalist Andrew Maitland.
Another day, another money shot: Tiger’s epic US Open win
After one of modern golf’s epic days, Tiger Woods hobbled away with the US Open — his 14th major championship, writes Charles Happell.
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The future of Australian golf is in bogey territory
Australian golf is fast heading towards an abyss, writes Charles Happell.
State of Origin the shining light in difficult times
After close to three decades of Origin rugby league, the concept is as strong and as effective as ever, writes Jeff Wall.
Nick D’Arcy’s a dropkick, but we should let him swim
If Nick D’Arcy doesn’t get to Beijing it’ll be a funny sort of justice, writes Charles Happell.
AFL in League heartland makes no sense
While a 17th AFL side on the Gold Coast raises serious financial questions, the logic to create a team in Western Sydney side is completely non-existent, writes Adam Schwab.
Iraq vs Socceroos yet another Sepp Blatter power play
On the question of Iraq v the Socceroos, Sepp Blatter’s unsanctioned threats to the Iraq Football Federation are entirely in character, writes Francis Leach.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Comments, corrections, clarifications, and c*ckups
The Henson fracas … the politics of petrol … private health insurance … Hillary Clinton and the Kennedys … the Liberal Party …
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Maroons get “Bellamied” in State of Origin opener
Following concerns Sydneysiders would ignore it, a respectable crowd turned out to watch a coaching masterclass in game one of the Rugby State of Origin, writes Jeff Wall.
Tips and rumours
There is a strong story going around that the content of the email was leaked by Christopher Pyne who was told about it by Peter. Does ASIC owe Glenn Wheatley almost $650? I looked up Wheatley’s address on Google maps (I knew what it looked like from the newspaper photos) and then googled his address […]
AFL’s Gold Coast bid is far from a sunny place
At AFL HQ they continue to beat the drum in support of their plans to have a team on the Gold Coast by 2011. But how? wonders Francis Leach.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Comments, corrections, clarifications, and c*ckups
Morris Iemma … The West … the media and Haneef … Bob Brown’s bribe claim … Mem Fox on phonics … First Dog’s cat …
Forget the finals, follow Fort Fumble’s off-field farce
The NSW Waratahs might have made a Super 14 semifinal, but the NSWRU is fumbling and bumbling in the administration stakes, writes Michael Pascoe.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Comments, corrections, clarifications, and c*ckups
The budget and lemmings … Nelson’s budget reply … questioning the economy … means testing, levies and the baby bonus … the environment and the budget …
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Who’s the Voss? The perils of coaching a start-up
If Michael Voss thought life was tough with the Brisbane Bears, the game is about to throw up a challenge for him, writes Charles Happell.
AFL tribute match an ode to boredom
It was billed as the match of the century, but like the Big V versus the Dream Team was a fizzer, writes Francis Leach.
Representative football on the line in two codes
This weekend both the AFL, and the ARL/NRL, face a credibility test when it comes to the future of representative, or non-club, football, writes Jeff Wall.
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