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Round 15 Preview: Young Hawks to upset Pies?

Despite a growing injury list, many believe Hawthorn is a strong chance to defeat second-placed Collingwood on Sunday. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the clash, plus the rest of Round 15’s AFL matches.

upstart footy tipping: Round 15

Plenty of difficult games to tip this weekend, particularly on Sunday. Never fear though, because upstart’s footy experts have all the right answers.

Swifter than ever

We all meet adversities in life. But as Adele Truefeldt discovered, when she spoke to Paralympian Jack Swift, it’s how we deal with them that reveals our true strength of character.

From the grandstand: Eagles the real deal

West Coast, the AFL’s biggest success story in 2011, has gone from zero to hero in 10 months. Now, it has the potential to challenge for the top four, says Ben Waterworth.

And the winner is Mehmet….for now

Few were surprised when Melbourne Victory announced Mehmet Durakovic as its new coach. However as James Rosewarne explains, there’s likely another agenda at play.

Round 14 Preview: Battle of the youth

Melbourne and Richmond, two of the most exciting young teams in the AFL, clash on Saturday at the MCG. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the big clash, as well as the rest of Round 14’s matches.

upstart footy tipping: Round 14

There’s been a change at the top of the leader board in upstart’s footy tipping competition. Find out who the new leader is and which teams the ‘experts’ think will win this weekend.

Canada Saves Formula One’s Bacon

The on again-off again saga of the Bahrain Grand Prix has raised many questions about the future of Formula One racing. Tom Midwood argues that the recent Canadian Grand Prix has served as a reminder of all that’s good about F1.

2011 US Open review

Rory McIlroy was brilliant in claiming the 2011 US Open over the weekend. However, Liam Quinn explains why it’s too early to compare him to Tiger Woods.

Boom Recruit

Kyrie Irving will be the number one pick in Friday’s NBA draft. James Rosewarne explores whether he might also be playing for Australia in the not too distant future.

From the grandstand: The navy swagger is back

Carlton has rediscovered its famous swagger from the club’s golden era. And Ben Waterworth believes it will only help the Blues, who are now genuine contenders for the 2011 premiership.

Is Lewis Hamilton insane?

On his day, many believe there aren’t many FI drivers in the world better than McLaren-Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton. However Joel Peterson believes that when he’s not, there aren’t many worse.

upstart footy tipping: Round 13

It’s tight at the top of the leader board in upstart’s footy tipping competition. With so much on the line, check out which AFL teams have taken the experts’ fancy for Round 13.

In Pods we trust

In his belated career James Podsiadly has proven to be something of a revelation at Geelong, and as James Rosewarne suggests, it’s his form which may have a big say on how far the Cats can go this season.

Round 12 Preview: Watson to lift Bombers?

Can the return of inspirational skipper Jobe Watson inspire Essendon to victory against Fremantle? Ben Waterworth and guest host James Rosewarne preview an exciting round of action in the AFL.

upstart footy tipping: Round 12

Saints or Dogs? Cats or Hawks? Roos or Swans? Dockers or Bombers? There are plenty of tough games to tip in the AFL this weekend, however the upstart editorial team has all the right answers.

That would be Kewell

The soccer rumour mill is in overdrive with numerous reports suggesting Harry Kewell has signed a deal to play in the A-League. As James Rosewarne explains, this is just what the game might need.

From the grandstand: Racism out of bounds

Another AFL player was racially vilified on the weekend with North Melbourne rookie Majak Daw copping abuse from a disgruntled fan. Ben Waterworth says in today’s game, there’s simply no room for racism.

Women’s tennis needs a game changer

Despite a good showing by some of the top female players at the 2011 French Open, Tom Midwood says women’s tennis is in desperate need of a new poster girl.