2020 isn’t the the only time VFL/AFL footy has been seriously disrupted. Sean Mortell refers to the modified VFL season in war time 1916 as an example.
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1916 – The remarkable tale of when Australian football last faced a massive disruption
April 1, 2020 by 3 Comments
AFL in the 2010s – snapshot moments that created a decade of greatness and stories
March 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell looks back over the past decade of footy highlighting some of the many key moments during that period of time.
The tuck rule, a fight against all odds and iron-willed determination – the unlikely makings of Tom Brady and the New England dynasty
February 22, 2020 by 1 Comment
It might look as if Tom Brady had an easy run to NFL success but the back story tells a different tale. Sean Mortell gives us the full details of Brady’s determined rise to fame and fortune.
AFLW Round 2 – Carlton v Collingwood: Magpies blitz Blues to confirm 2020 revamp.
February 17, 2020 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell went along to the city’s biggest sporting rivalry, Carlton v Collingwood, a clash that has only just begun to fire up in the AFLW as it has done in the men’s comp for over a century.
AFLW Round 2 – Western Bulldogs v Melbourne: Dogs washed away by an all-round solid Melbourne performance
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Sean Mortell reports on Friday night’s Doggies-Dees match from a wet Whitten Oval.
The 2018 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup – Healy blasts Australia to an unlikely fourth title
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As the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup nears, Sean Mortell revisits the 2018 Cup to refresh happenings from that series.
Brexit, and Slovakian handball players: EU impacts on UK cricket and ‘Kolpak’ agreements
February 11, 2020 by 3 Comments
With Brexit in place the flow on effects in sport in the UK will soon be felt. Sean Mortell explains the ramifications in his enlightening story.
AFLW Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Blues come away with a mature opening win in Richmond’s valiant debut
February 8, 2020 by 3 Comments
In the opening game of the AFLW season, Carlton were too good for a gallant Richmond side making its debut. Sean Mortell reports.
Kansas City – not a part of Kansas: a historical look on the ups and downs of a great American town
February 4, 2020 by 4 Comments
Sean Mortell examines the background history of the Kansas City Chiefs who came from behind for a stunning victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 2020.
Super Bowl LIV – Mahomes seizes the moment in a see-sawing contest we’ll never forget.
February 3, 2020 by 4 Comments
What a Superbowl for the ages! Backs to the wall, the weight of history and expectations dragging them down, Kansas City Chiefs broke a multi-generational drought to best San Francisco 49ers with an amazing come from behind effort. Sean Mortell has all the details.
NFL Playoffs: Championship Monday – A day of emotion, a display of Super Bowl football
January 23, 2020 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell takes us through the NFL play-offs with a place in Super Bowl LIV up for grabs. His report gives us an insight into what to expect come February 3.
NFL Divisional Monday Review: A crazy comeback, two foes lock horns to the end again
January 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell recounts the action of an engrossing day of NFL playoffs.
NFL Playoffs Divisional Sunday: Two supremely solid performances, another incredible upset for the Titans.
January 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell keeps up his rollicking ride through the NFL Playoffs – with only six sides left and upsets seemingly in vogue, it’s all happening!
NFL Wildcard Monday – More upsets means the Superbowl is as open as ever
January 7, 2020 by 3 Comments
Wildcard Weekend provided thrills and upsets for NFL football fans in the lead up to Super Bowl 2020 as Sean Mortell reports.
NFL Wildcard Sunday – Two wins that shook the playoffs
January 6, 2020 by 1 Comment
In the early days of a new year some new sides are making a push towards Superbowl glory in the NFL – Sean Mortell takes us into the tension of Wildcard Sunday, where four teams entered and only two left.
The local cricket rodeo – a short story on a batting collapse
December 24, 2019 by 2 Comments
Wickets have tumbled, a batting collapse, a cock-a-hoop fielding side, and you walk to the crease nerves a flutter to face the next ball. Sean Mortell sets the scenario emphatically.
Almanac Cricket History – A year of turmoil, capped off in remarkably different ways: the story of Australia v Pakistan in 2009/10
November 28, 2019 by 2 Comments
The 2009/10 Test series between Australia and Pakistan provided challenges and opportunities for both teams. Sean Mortell relives the Melbourne and Sydney Tests of that tour.
Collingwood, a season in review: A blur of emotion, success and fighting ‘til the final siren
October 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Hoping to rebound from disappointment, Collingwood’s season had many fluctuations. Sean Mortell reviews the Black and White 2019 season.
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