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AFL round 14 preview: Buddy vs. Bazza

Tonight’s Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs clash is shaping up as one of the highlights of the season. As we head ever closer to the finals, Ben Waterworth previews round 14 of the AFL season.

upstart takes on the World (Cup): day 21

With a match-free night, we have a chance to look back on the events of the last three weeks with some measure of calm, which isn’t exactly how Nigeria’s president, Goodluck Jonathan, has seen things.

The Discarded – ‘Front-line heroes’

You’d hope that a show that aims to do its bit to stop inebriated Australians getting behind the wheel would be up there with the best of public service television, while driving up the ratings of course. But will it? Matt de Neef applies the random breath test treatment to Nine’s new offering, RBT.

AFL round 14 preview: Buddy vs. Bazza

Tonight’s Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs clash is shaping up as one of the highlights of the season. As we head ever closer to the finals, Ben Waterworth previews round 14 of the AFL season.

upstart takes on the World (Cup): day 21

With a match-free night, we have a chance to look back on the events of the last three weeks with some measure of calm, which isn’t exactly how Nigeria’s president, Goodluck Jonathan, has seen things.

The Discarded – ‘Front-line heroes’

You’d hope that a show that aims to do its bit to stop inebriated Australians getting behind the wheel would be up there with the best of public service television, while driving up the ratings of course. But will it? Matt de Neef applies the random breath test treatment to Nine’s new offering, RBT.

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Melbourne Demons: the only way is up

The Melbourne Demons have spent the last few seasons at the bottom of the AFL ladder. Will an influx of quality young recruits help drag the Dees up the ladder? Ben Waterworth examines.

Leading from the BackPage – online

Two decades after beginning his career as a sports journalist, Ashley Browne has launched an exciting new online project called BackPageLead. Matt de Neef spoke to him ahead of their in-conversation session at the La Trobe University sports journalism symposium on 8 April.

Hawthorn Hawks: time to bounce back

Can the Hawks return to their 2008 form this season? Or will injuries hold them back once again? Ben Waterworth answers these questions and more in part eight of his 2010 AFL season preview.

Geelong Cats: the slide begins now

Will it be back-to-back premierships for the Geelong Cats? Ben Waterworth assesses the reigning premiers in part seven of his 2010 AFL season preview.

Fremantle Dockers: going backwards to go forwards

Can the Fremantle Dockers improve on last season and push for a finals berth? Ben Waterworth examines the second newest team in the AFL in part six of his season 2010 preview.

Essendon Bombers: the young consolidators

The Bombers were lucky to make the finals last season but will things be a little different this year? Ben Waterworth has the answers in part five of his 2010 AFL season preview.

Collingwood Magpies: September is the key

In part four of his 2010 AFL season preview Ben Waterworth turns to the Collingwood Magpies. It’s been 20 years since their last flag, could 2010 be the year of the Pies?

Carlton Blues: no Fev, no Blues

In part three of his 2010 AFL season preview, Ben Waterworth turns his attention to the Carlton Blues. Will the loss of key forward Brendan Fevola leave Carlton at the bottom of the ladder or will their classy midfield more than make up for the loss?

Brisbane Lions: the big movers

With the addition of Brendan Fevola and several other key position players, can the Brisbane Lions return to their early ’00s dominance this year? Ben Waterworth examines in the second of a series previewing the 2010 AFL season.

Adelaide Crows: more of the same in 2010

In the first of a series previewing the upcoming AFL season, Ben Waterworth turns his attention to the promising and potentially dangerous Adelaide Crows.

The right man for the job?

It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything about John Howard but now he has emerged as the nominee for the ICC presidency. But is he the right man for the job? Matt de Neef investigates.

The language of prejudice

The media coverage of Liep Gony’s death made Matt de Neef wonder; why are some words censored in newspapers and not others?