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Tony has been writing about sport since making a debut at the Queensland Times, Ipswich, in 1989 with a column entitled 'That's What I reckon Sport!' He has since worked as a reporter and editor with organisations including Fox Sports, Fairfax, AAP, The AP and ACP magazines, covering four Olympics, three FIFA World Cups and WC's in cricket and rugby. Favourite team: Arsenal. Favourite question: 'Did you even watch the game?'

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Sam Kerr faces London court charged with racially aggravated harassment

Unless it’s Arsenal 😂

'He should have been off': Liverpool raging as Spurs rookie scores winner moments after lucky red card escape

Second yellow, not a straight red

'He should have been off': Liverpool raging as Spurs rookie scores winner moments after lucky red card escape

I think that’s beyond our resources but this one is going to start. Maybe we can set up a Raor mini league within it https://super.rugby/superrugby/news/super-rugby-pacific-announces-fantasy-for-2025-season/

RA on tenterhooks over Schmidt's future - all signs point to him leaving before the RWC and one KEY addition

Hey Flem on behalf of the team here thanks for your columns across the series – we appreciate your insight from close up at every match.

Flem’s Verdict: Aussies have a Big Four with Boland no longer a back-up, SCG pitch not up to scratch and Beau knows Test cricket

She had to ask the question, Nathan. It’s her job

'Obvious should be out', 'right decision': Twin DRS controversies divide Indian, Aussie legends, Smith's spicy exchange

thanks.

Flem’s Verdict: Webster to bring 'Funky' energy, Marsh will find it tough to get back and Gill's got to come in for Rohit

Not to mention, Rohit Sharma admitted in his press conference that Jaiswal hit it

A sinister pattern? New research reveals Indians are being targeted by disgracefully correct decisions

India and England in the final of the WTC (Whingeing Tosspots Championship)

Head's 'obnoxious behaviour' an 'insult to 1.5 billion Indians': Ex-Test player's salty tears make win even sweeter

Gasp, that wasn’t even close

Head's 'obnoxious behaviour' an 'insult to 1.5 billion Indians': Ex-Test player's salty tears make win even sweeter

Good explanation from a Roar contributor

India fuming over controversial Jaiswal dismissal as Cummins gets sweet vindication in Australia’s epic MCG win

Mōrena ATW. I like your classifications.

'Joe Schmidt has no idea about Australian rugby!' Stitch-ups, brain farts and c-bombs - best quotes of 2024

Thanks Lucky and best wishes to you and yours.

The 20 biggest stories in Australian rugby this year - but is a bigger one still about to drop?

😂

'Get a grip': Ange cops pelters DESPITE 'crazy' KO win over Man United, trolls pundits - 'are you not entertained?'

Yes, it’s the first squad of the year six months before the first game

Schmidt names one uncapped player in 40-man squad to kick off Lions campaign - as RA waits on contract call

Yes, Ange, I was entertained

'Get a grip': Ange cops pelters DESPITE 'crazy' KO win over Man United, trolls pundits - 'are you not entertained?'

It’s literally in the story

All Blacks' World Cup legend takes top job - but NZR scrambling as unions reject female board member

The relevance of the female board member being rejected is that they require a female to replace her, which is why they’re scrambling.

All Blacks' World Cup legend takes top job - but NZR scrambling as unions reject female board member

Everything is still an option, nothing’s really leaking out. But you would think there has to be a points deduction as a minimum and being eight points behind already could be looking like a lost cause. Also, they’ve lost their best player so there’s that.

'Want to harm myself': Pep scratches his face as 'weak, frail' City suffer historic meltdown, Gunners fire with FIVE different scorers

My theory is the players know what’s coming and it’s having a big impact on their form

'Want to harm myself': Pep scratches his face as 'weak, frail' City suffer historic meltdown, Gunners fire with FIVE different scorers

1000 percent

The Wrap: Gilt-edged chance thrown away as Wallabies well beaten, inaccurate All Blacks clock off a week early

“She whispered in my ear and said: ‘we got them’.”

So that one was pretty special to score while my grandma was here and knowing how much she also wanted to beat Australia

She shouldn’t be allowed back in the country, who’s with me?

How an Aussie discard killed off the Wallabies' 40-year Grand Slam hopes - and gave it to Suaalii after 'humongous' blow

It. took. so. loooooooooooooong.

The Wrap: Gilt-edged chance thrown away as Wallabies well beaten, inaccurate All Blacks clock off a week early

Um not news, but definitely a talking point. Even for narks who just want to talk about why they don’t think it’s worth talking about.

'So frustrating': Tom Wright is on fire - but Wallabies fans are blowing up about one part of his game

Correct. We onky use Getty and only horizontal. If you think you’ve been stitched up by the people who edited your piece just reach out to us.

The anatomy of a red card - why the Samu Kerevi verdict was spot on