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Round 11 preview: A Grand Final replay fizzer?

Collingwood and St Kilda meet each other for the first time since the 2010 AFL Grand Final, but it’s likely to be a one-sided annihilation. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura share their thoughts on the big game, plus the rest of Round 11′s matches.

upstart footy tipping: Round 11

After an average overall performance last weekend, be assured members of the upstart editorial team have looked even deeper into their AFL crystal balls ahead of Round 11. Check out who the ‘experts’ have tipped for this weekend’s round of matches.

Not just another punter

Scott Harding is the latest Australian sportsman to announce he’s switching codes, but can the former AFL player make a name for himself in gridiron? Jessica Buccolieri believes he’s got what it takes.

Lance Armstrong: A drug cheat?

With seven Tour de France titles, Lance Armstrong is arguably the greatest cyclist ever. But after controversial claims from ex-teammates, Liam Quinn says it’s tough to believe Armstrong was the clean-cut athlete cycling fans came to love and know.

Knock out

The AFL has taken a firm stance to protect players’ wellbeing but the new concussion rule is inconsistent and needs reviewing, says Brendan Lucas.

Heat’s ‘big three’ too good for Mavs?

The NBA finals have arrived with the first of a best-of-seven match series between Miami and Dallas kicking off this morning. And Joel Peterson thinks the Heat’s three superstar players will be too strong for Dirk Nowitzki’s Mavericks.

From the grandstand: Have patience

Ben Waterworth believes Melbourne’s Jack Watts is one of a number of young AFL players who are unfairly scrutinised. Therefore the AFL community needs to have some patience and let these young players develop in the early stages of their careers.

FC Barcelona to rule Europe?

It’s FC Barcelona and Manchester United in this Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final, and according to Tom Midwood the match will be played at ferocious intensity.

Round 10 Preview: Eagles face biggest test

West Coast has shocked the AFL community in 2011, but can it bring down all-conquering Collingwood on Sunday? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura share their thoughts on the big game as well as the rest of Round 10’s matches.

upstart footy tipping: Round 10

Our sports editors are in scintilating footy tipping form. So if you’re struggling to pick a winner for this weekend’s round of AFL action, check out their tips, plus the rest of the upstart editorial team’s predictions.

Coming out for change

The stigma associated with being gay within male sporting cultures is changing. And as Liam Quinn explains, it’s all thanks to homosexual athletes who are ‘coming out’.

From the grandstand: Advantage or disadvantage?

This AFL season, the onus has been on the players to decide whether or not to take advantage from a free kick. But Ben Waterworth says the new rule has everyone confused.

2011 French Open preview

Novak Djokovic looks set to challenge Rafael Nadal’s supremacy on clay in this year’s tournament, while the exclusion of a few big names has left the women’s contest wide open. Farhan Shah gives us his take on the 2011 French Open.

Round 9 Preview: Dreamtime at the ‘G

With inspirational skipper Jobe Watson sidelined due to injury, can Essendon still overcome a rampaging Richmond? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the annual ‘Dreamtime at the ‘G clash’, plus the rest of Round 9’s AFL matches.

upstart footy tipping: Round 9

Eight games, eight winners, one round, one place for all the right answers. The upstart editorial team give their AFL predictions for Round 9.

Melbourne Must Make Stand

Melbourne has been an inconsistent and underachieving AFL club for too long. The Demons must fight back and fuel the fire, starting with a win this weekend against St Kilda, says Brendan Lucas.

Rising star, rising farce

On paper, Tom Liberatore outranks most other rookies in the AFL this season. But the fact the Western Bulldogs’ star is yet to receive a NAB Rising Star nomination is ridiculous, says James Rosewarne.

From the grandstand: Resurgent Cats

Many expected Geelong to slide down the ladder in 2011. But after seven straight wins, including the one against Collingwood on Friday night, Ben Waterworth believes the Cats are no longer the hunters – they are the hunted.

Avoiding the easy option

Melbourne Victory face a hard task replacing championship manager Ernie Merrick. And while caretaker coach Mehmet Durakovic is keen and capable, James Rosewarne says hiring him would be the easy way out.

Round 8 Preview: Relentless Pies or wise Cats?

Close to 80,000 people are expected to watch undefeated teams Collingwood and Geelong clash at the MCG tonight. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura give their thoughts on the big match, as well as the rest of Round 8’s games in their weekly video preview.