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Boyle foils O’Wheel cleansweep: Australian Footbag Championships

Tasmanian Jeremy O’Wheel was denied a clean sweep in the recent Australian Footbag Championships thanks to the efforts of reporter Daniel Boyle. The footbagger from Canberra took out the ‘Routines’ event in a tight finish thanks to some insightful words from his grandfather.

Round 2 preview: Fevola vs Carlton

We all live in hope that the second round of this year’s AFL season will produce some close contests. But as Ben Waterworth reports, the real showdown of the Easter weekend will be between one man and his former club.

How to stop ‘tanking’

At the end of every AFL season lower-placed clubs are invariably accused of ‘tanking’ in order to attract better draft picks. As Michael Pell reports, a NBA-style ‘lottery draft’ system would provide clubs with incentive to push for higher ladder positions.

Australian Footbag Championships return to Sydney

You might well have played ‘hacky sack’ before but did you know that it is recognised sport with it’s own world championships? Daniel Boyle previews the upcoming Australian Footbag Championships which are being held in Sydney over Easter.

Ben’s 2010 AFL predictions

Who will be the winners and losers of this year’s AFL season? Ben Waterworth gazes into his crystal ball. Let the big game begin.

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.

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.

From potential star to pathetic waste

After his sacking from the St Kilda Football Club, troubled AFL player Andrew Lovett’s professional career could well be over. However, as Ben Waterworth explains, he has no one to blame but himself.

Classy Federer to break Britain’s heart

It’s been 74 years since a British man has won a grand slam tennis final. But Ben Waterworth wonders if Andy Murray has what it takes to topple Roger Federer.

Serena to make it five

After two weeks of hard tennis, it’s the dream final everyone wanted. This Saturday evening, four-time champion Serena Williams takes on comeback queen Justine Henin in the Australian Open women’s final. Ben Waterworth previews the match.

Tennis aces ready to sizzle

It’s called the Australian Open, and as it turns out, this year’s Melbourne leg of the tennis Grand Slam happens to be shaping up as an unusually open contest, writes Ben Waterworth.