Wanders came from nothing and have now returned there: SBS doco explains what went wrong at Western Sydney

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If you have not yet had the opportunity to watch SBS’s recent release, Came from Nowhere; a stunning piece of filmmaking that focuses on the birth and early success of the Western Sydney Wanderers, you will be mighty pleased when you eventually do. In what is an emotional, at times charming and mostly inspiring piece […]

The Roar’s AFL expert tips and predictions, Round 12: The byes have arrived – any chance of a perfect 7/7?

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The byes are here. Again! After Opening Round meant eight teams had a week off across the first two months of the season, the official bye rounds have arrived for 2023. And just like last year, they’re spread over four weeks for… reasons? Round 12 is the most footy-filled weekend of the month ahead, with […]

‘Nice to actually see some action’: Khawaja applauds CA’s multicultural push, but knows more work is needed

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Whether it’s as a newly appointed Cricket Australia Multicultural Ambassador or as the official new face of Amazon Prime’s Australian coverage of the 2024 T20 World Cup, Usman Khawaja is a promoter’s dream. Softly but firmly spoken, unafraid to speak his mind on causes big and small and exuding an air of authority without a […]

NRL Tipping Round 13: The Roar’s expert tips and predictions – Origin, schmorigin, let’s focus on the real footy

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We now take a break from our regular programming to be totally engrossed in a side show for the best part of two months. State of Origin is about to cast its annual prolonged shadow over the NRL but for true footy tipsters, the week to week results are still of prime importance. It doesn’t […]

Copycat Blues keep trying to match Queensland’s spirit – why that approach will never work

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For the majority of State of Origin’s existence, NSW have done their level best to claim that the annual interstate showdown means just as much to them as it does to Queensland. It never has and probably never will. Despite all the marketing campaigns, curly blue wigs and attempts from players and coaches to establish […]