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The captain’s extraordinary account of how one of the world’s worst air disasters was averted ‘A gripping tale of overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds. In QF32, Richard de Crespigny recounts a hair-raising story of responsibility and complexity as he brings 469 passengers and crew safely to Earth after encountering one of the most catastrophic in-flight disasters […]

Ricky Stuart and Laurie Daley talk about the State of Origin blueprint and ending Queensland’s seven-year reign BY Ricky Stuart –  August 26, 2012 WHEN I walked in to lunch today and shook your hand, the one person I thought of was your father and how proud he’d be, he would be mate, he would

OBSTRUCTION MESS HAS TO BE FIXED BY Andrew Johns August 23, 2012 So much has happened in rugby league this week, but the obstruction rule sticks out like the sorest of thumbs and something has to be done about it now. It has become such a complicated part of the game that no one can

There are many factors in determining a pass mark for the Blues and coach Brett Ratten By Paul Roos, August 24, 2012 THE speculation about Carlton coach Brett Ratten continues, despite the Blues’ exceptional win against Essendon last weekend. We have already seen a board and chief executive make a decision about a senior coach

NRL referees are doing a great job By Andrew Johns – August 17, 2012 I might be in the minority, but I actually think NRL referees are doing a good job. No one in the game comes under more scrutiny than our officials each and every week. They have their every decision analysed in slow

Challenge concept will iron out faults and put ball back in captain’s court By Ricky Stuart – August 19, 2012 EACH January, my wife Kaylie, heads down to Melbourne for the Australian Open of tennis. She loves it. Loves the atmosphere, the quality of tennis and just how well catered the entire tournament is for

NORTH MELBOURNE’S BRAND ROO DAY Paul Roos – August 16 2012 THE turning point for North Melbourne’s season clearly was Round 10. After a 115-point defeat, the players had to say to themselves: Did they believe in their game plan? Did they trust their coaches? Did they want to play together as a team? Or

Kerry Packer’s cricket revolution changed the way the game was played forever Ian Chappell – The Sunday Telegraph – August 20, 2012 West Indies captain Clive Lloyd with Kerry Packer at the height of World Series Cricket. Source: The Daily Telegraph Ian Chappell at the Packer troupe practice. Source: Supplied PLAYERS wore coloured pyjamas, innings

Opener Ed Cowan unbeaten on 77 as Australia A chase down England Lions’ 315 August 9, 2012 CAPTAIN Ed Cowan leads Australia A’s run chase in the four-day unofficial cricket “Test” against the England Lions at Old Trafford. A polished 92 from Chris Woakes failed to prevent Australia A from grasping the initiative at the