This day in sport: 26 Aug 2000

Wallabies clinch Tri Nations Rugby Union. Australian Rugby Union centre Stirling Mortlock kicked a last minute penalty for the Wallabies to steal a 19-18 win over South Africa in Durban and clinch the Tri Nations Trophy. The win secured the

Ponting solely to Blame?

Have standards slipped in Australian cricket under Ricky Ponting, or Tim Neilson? Ponting was very magnanimous in defeat at the Oval on Sunday evening Australian time, and betrayed his surly demeanour by being a credit to Australia and taking the

Do ex-players make better presenters or commentators?

The Ashes series finally draws to a close and now we have the one-day series to look forward to, but there is sadly one thing that spoils my viewing of not only cricket but also dare I say Australian Rugby,

People in Glasshouses

It is amazing the furore England’s selection of Jonathan Trott has caused in some quarters in Australia. The question is why? First of all people do not seem to understand that as popular as cricket is in England, the land

One Crowded Hour

One thing “Not The Footy Show” is never, is cynical. So far be it from us to suggest that the FFA decided to give the reigning champions Melbourne Victory – currently the best supported club in the Hyundai A league