Archive for February, 2007
Aussie cricketers looking at an ugly trophy or ugly finish
DAILY SERVE: Sun 11/2
It’s the day of the 2nd triangular final. The day which could possibly see England, the team that were unceremoniously told to go home a month ago by the media, and sagely told to lift their game by the Australian coach, one good team effort away, or perhaps one terrific individual performance, [...]
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Aussie cricketer’s finals loss three weeks in the making
A couple of years ago while doing media work at a non-descript rugby league training session, the players were noticeably tierce and in fact indignant towards the assembled throng. It was at that moment a former player, now a colleague, delivered a line never forgotten: The players reflect the coach.
Such a simple proclamation, yet [...]
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Cheerleaders dumping by Souths a real step forward
DAILY SERVE: Fri 9/2
South Sydney’s decision to dump cheerleaders is the best thing rugby league has done in its efforts to water down the stereotyping of women. While the governing body has spent exorbitant amounts money over the last couple of years on education programs and camera-happy women’s rights campaigners, Souths have saved money and [...]
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Half of AFL TV games free but everybody wins
BREAKING NEWS: 4pm Thursday 8/2
Foxtel is an AFL broadcaster again. Is there any surprise? The pay TV provider and the free to air networks might be competitors, but they need each other like Danny Green needed Anthony Mundine. Without the other guy they couldn’t make money.
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Indian summer gives cricket a chance to go forward
The cricket season must be nearly done, because Cricket Australia is talking about next years program. A vastly different program. Not by choice (you wouldn’t think Cricket Australia would risk their cash cow, would you?), but because of India.
The Indians have a series against Pakistan and can’t make it until mid December. Any other [...]
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Poll Results: Can England win the Tri Series?
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Excuses for Socceroos, but no excuse for Dane Drubbing
DAILY SERVE: Wed 7/2
Graham Arnold’s tenuous hold on the Socceroos job is now even more fragile after Australia’s 3-1 loss this morning to Denmark, its worst performance post-Frank Farina, while the man most fans would really like to see on the Australian sidelines, Guus Hiddink, has had jail recommended by a Dutch prosecution for tax evasion. [...]
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Dan Ginnane talks with Andrew Symonds
Dan Ginnane talks with Andrew Symonds about his new book and life in general.
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Dan Ginnane chats with Mark Schwarzer
Dan Ginnane chats with Mark Schwarzer about Australia’s World Cup Campaign
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Aaron Baddeley wins but still yet to fulfill hype
Remember when Aaron Baddeley beat out Greg Norman at the Australian Open to win the crown as an amateur, before promptly turning pro? Not done quietly mind you. An enormous media event, hosted by Bruce MacAvaney. Wow, this must be important. I don’t remember Bruce hosting Brett Rumford’s turning pro celebration. The excitement. The anticipation [...]