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Socceroos Special: World Cup Qualifiers Preview

It’s make or break for the Socceroos in a giant June of international football. Paul Bastin and Paddy Naughtin discuss the upcoming trio of Australian fixtures, including tonight’s clash with Asian powerhouse Japan.

The Fifth Quarter: Round 10

A mastermind’s mantra hitting the mark, Neeld nearing the end and a Bulldog’s day out feature in Riley Beveridge’s AFL wrap for round 10.

Goodness, what a week

Extensive column inches and airtime has been dedicated to the AFL racism issues in the past week. Cartoonist Hayden Morris covers the issue from a different angle.

Socceroos Special: World Cup Qualifiers Preview

It’s make or break for the Socceroos in a giant June of international football. Paul Bastin and Paddy Naughtin discuss the upcoming trio of Australian fixtures, including tonight’s clash with Asian powerhouse Japan.

The Fifth Quarter: Round 10

A mastermind’s mantra hitting the mark, Neeld nearing the end and a Bulldog’s day out feature in Riley Beveridge’s AFL wrap for round 10.

Goodness, what a week

Extensive column inches and airtime has been dedicated to the AFL racism issues in the past week. Cartoonist Hayden Morris covers the issue from a different angle.

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AFL Gold Coast 2013 team preview

Gold Coast need to step up to the plate in 2013 and significantly improve on their three wins last season, writes Josh Barnes.

AFL 2013 team preview: Sydney

Can the reigning premiers Sydney go back-to-back in 2013? Daniel Bramley previews the year ahead for the Swans.

Serie A begins final act

As the end of the Serie A season approaches, Juventus is cruising, AC Milan is having a resurgence, and Palermo is facing relegation, writes Vito Doria.

AFL 2013 team preview: Brisbane

Coming off an impressive NAB Cup Grand Final victory, Tim Rose delves into the Brisbane Lions’ prospects for the 2013 season.

AFL 2013 team preview: Western Bulldogs

Distinct squad deficiencies and declining form to end last season suggests the Western Bulldogs are likely to endure a difficult 2013 campaign, writes Paul Bastin.

AFL 2013 team preview: Carlton

With legendary coach Mick Malthouse taking the reigns, Liam Quinn discusses the extreme pressure on Carlton to justify years of self-promoted hype.

AFL 2013 team preview: Richmond

Perennial cellar-dwellers Richmond could finally breakthrough for finals football in 2013, writes Alex Pavlidis.

The Mohali mess

After another disappointing display in the third test against India, Davis Harrigan explores the areas of concern from Australia’s loss and 3 – 0 series deficit.

AFL 2013 team preview: West Coast

Proving unsuccessful in past finals campaigns, Blake Gray considers the West Coast’s chances this year at scoring the premiership title.

AFL 2013 team preview: Fremantle

Encouraging form at the end of last season and an improved understanding of Ross Lyon’s gameplan suggest Fremantle could be a genuine threat in 2013, writes Nicholas Ciantar.

Dugan departure opens premiership window

The sacking of Canberra star Josh Dugan could bring his promising career to an abrupt end, or help launch another club to glory, writes Alexandros Karavas.

AFL 2013 team preview: Adelaide

After falling agonisingly close to that final Saturday in September last season, Mitchell Wood previews the year ahead for the Adelaide Crows.

AFL 2013 team preview: Essendon

Implicated in drug investigations and coming off a dreadful end to the 2012 season, Paul Bastin explores how Essendon will respond in 2013.

F1 2013 season preview

The Formula One season gets underway this weekend, and Daniel Baricevic breaks down what to expect in 2013.

NAB cup correlation

The notion that a triumphant NAB Cup campaign is essentially meaningless defies recent facts, writes Paul Bastin.

A-League 2012/13 – week one finals preview

With the A-League finals getting underway tonight, some of upstart’s finest football minds – Paul Bastin, Alex Pavlidis and Daniel Baricevic – preview the weekend’s matches.

A-League Grand Final Preview

Upstart’s Paul Bastin and Daniel Quinn discuss the upcoming 2012/13 A-League grand final between the Western Sydney Wanderers and the Central Coast Mariners.