It’s a pretty good time to be a Tasmanian sports fan right now. After years in the sporting wilderness with not much to celebrate, 2024 has been the complete opposite, with the JackJumpers’ recent crowning as NBL champions adding a cherry on top alongside some other recent statewide success. But just where does the JackJumpers […]
‘Disproportionate reaction’: Forget the doomsayers – Sydney’s shock loss to Richmond means absolutely nothing
Overreacting to a single loss is one of the most overplayed scenarios in sport, but it’s important for the Swans to still believe that they are one of the flag favourites for 2024. For supporters, the loss to the Tigers was a frustrating hiccup, particularly given the heavy favouritism and expectation. More and more, at […]
The Dragons have dodged a bullet by letting Lomax go – but only if they box clever to replace him
It’s rare in rugby league that you get a deal that suits all parties, but Zac Lomax’s departure from St George Illawarra might be exactly that. It certainly suits the player, who gets to reinvent a stagnant career at another club, presumably one that isn’t as dysfunctional as the Dragons, and it suits whoever gets […]
Team of the Month: an April-born World Cricket XI
This month’s team, the penultimate one in the series, is above-average in quality. Wisden named four of its members in its all-time World XI in 2013. Its best three bowlers, as well as its wicketkeeper, are among the very best of all time. The side is certainly far stronger than the Team of the Month: […]
We’re only three games in… but is this the year that Freo fans can finally dream of Flagmantle?
It may only be early in the season but there is already reason for Fremantle fans to get excited after the impressive start their team has shown, vindicating the decision of the club to extend coach Justin Longmuir’s contract. The Dockers’ 3-0 start to the season has shown resilience such as being able to overcome […]