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Shane Palmer

He is the Batman we deserve

As Christopher Nolan’s Batman Trilogy comes to a close, Shane Palmer looks at why they are the most ‘awesome’ superhero films of all time.

He is the Batman we deserve

As Christopher Nolan’s Batman Trilogy comes to a close, Shane Palmer looks at why they are the most ‘awesome’ superhero films of all time.

more from Shane Palmer

EURO 2012 team preview: Russia

After failing to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Russia will be favourites to win Group A and challenge for the championship, writes Shane Palmer.

EURO 2012 team preview: Poland

The 2012 UEFA European Football Championship is just around the corner. upstart kicks off its team previews today with a look at co-hosts Poland, who Shane Palmer says is desperate to succeed.

upstart gets a man tan

upstart’s Shane Palmer looks at the safe and easy ways that the modern man can get a tan.

EPL preview: May 11

As the Premier League reaches its close, Jake and Shane preview the last round. Which side of Manchester will lift the championship? Who will finish in the top four?

EPL preview: May 4

In this week’s installment of upstart Football Weekly, Jake and Shane preview the second last weekend of matches in the English Premier League.

EPL Preview April 27

upstart Football Weekly returns, with Ben Rowles joining Shane Palmer, in Jake’s absence. As the Premier League nears its conclusion, upstart previews the weekend to come – including the blockbuster Manchester Derby.

EPL preview: The race continues

upstart Football Weekly returns, as Jake and Shane preview the week to come in the English Premier League!

EPL preview: Friday 23 March

As the tense battle for the English Premier League title continues to heat up between the two clubs in Manchester, upstart’s Shane Palmer previews this weekend’s fixtures.

Wade to keep out the Windies

Shane Palmer takes a look at why Matthew Wade is the right man to take over for veteran keeper Brad Haddin behind the stumps.

Fold-Coast: a doomed expansion

The Gold Coast United recently became the third A-League Club to fold when the FFA revoked its license. Yet there is no ‘going down quietly’, as maverick owner Clive Palmer continues to rattle the FFA, writes Shane Palmer.

Meet the new upstart team

This week we welcome another new editorial team here at upstart. They are eagerly awaiting your contributions.

upstart takes on the World (Cup): Day 9

The England boo-boys pipe up as Algeria park the team bus; the USA unlucky not to claim a sensational comeback; and the Germans are stunned by Serbia. All this and more as Shane Palmer looks at day nine of the FIFA World Cup.

Upstart takes on the World (Cup): Day 6

Shane Palmer looks back as the Kiwis earn a point against Slovakia, Franz Beckenbauer hasa whinge and Brazil turns on the style in a result Kim Jong-il says was ‘inevitable’.

Upstart takes on the World (Cup)

The world’s premier sporting event is here and we’re taking it on with a daily column filled with expert analysis, reasoned opinion and accurate predictions. Except for the ‘expert’, ‘reasoned’ and ‘accurate’ parts…

Upstart takes on the World (Cup): Day 3

It’s Day 3 of the World Cup and Shane Palmer reviews the action, previews the Socceroos opener, and begins to feel the magic of the tournament.

A fan’s guide to the World Cup

Forget the Olympics, the Rugby and Cricket World Cups: the FIFA World Cup is days away. Shane Palmer suggests the best ways to enjoy the party in South Africa back home in Australia.

FA Cup preview – can Chelsea hold out Portsmouth?

League champions Chelsea FC face relegated and debt-laden Portsmouth in the FA Cup final this Saturday; as Portsmouth look to restore some pride Chelsea will chase the ‘double’. Shane Palmer previews the clash.