Maria got lucky. Why two years wasn’t enough.

Hamish Neal on why two years may have not been enough for Maria Sharapova.

Almanac League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 13, 2016

Hamish Neal looks at the points you may have missed from the thirteenth round of the NRL

Ali: Boxer, campaigner, doodler

Hamish Neal was aware of Muhammad Ali’s boxing career and in the past two days discovered more about the man and legend.

Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: Origin I, 2016

Hamish Neal gives State of Origin Game 1 the Five Metre Gap analysis. Solid defence and the Qld halves kicking game late in 2nd half the difference.

Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 12, 2016

Hamish Neal reviews a round of split fixtures due to Wednesday’s State of Origin. It helps to have elite players ineligible for State of Origin duties on your books.

Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 11, 2016

Hamish Neal runs his eyes over the last full round of NRL before State of Origin. Which team has now twice blown a lead of 12 points or more?

A-League Off-Season: O’Toole’s journey to the Roar

Hamish Neal writes about Connor O’Toole the latest Australian footballer to have spent time at the renowned Seiritsu Gakuen High School in Japan to then go on and gain a first team deal with a professional club.

Five Metre Gap – NRL Round 10 2016

NRL reporter Hamish Neal brings an analytical breakdown review of two matches from Round 10.

Almanac Rugby League: Five Metre Gap – May Representative Weekend May 2016

Hamish Neal’s 5 Metre Gap assesses the representative round Rugby League.

Leicester City: Sliding doors leading to glory

Hamish Neal provides an insight to Leicester City’s EPL triumph pondering whether it was the result of a fairytale or other issues at play.

Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 9, 2016

Round 9 of the NRL and Hamish Neal provides an insightful round up.

A-League 1,000: The Decider Edition

The A-League Grand Final heads to a sold-out Adelaide Oval on Sunday. Who will take the coveted toilet seat?

Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 8, 2016

Hamish Neal sums up NRL Round 8. Cronulla seems to be able to score from anywhere.

A-League 1,000: The Closer Edition

With two Grand Final spots up for grabs this weekend Hamish Neal gives us the lowdown on the four teams left in A-League contention

Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 7, 2016

Hamish Neal’s observations on NRL Round 7. Is Manly’s new streak part of a developing trend in this game of football?

A-League 1,000: The History Edition

Hamish Neal’s perspective on the first week of the A-League finals. Plenty of intrigue to be had in both games. Should Berisha be playing?

‘What becomes of the broken hearted?’ The missing four from the A-League finals

Hamish Neal analyses the seasons of Sydney FC, Newcastle Jets, Wellington Phoenix & Central Coast Mariners, the four teams to miss the A-League finals.

Almanac Rugby League: Five Metre Gap – NRL Round 6, 2016

Hamish Neal on NRL Round 6, including news of Brisbane even scoring tries from kicks.

A-League 1,000: The Justification Edition

Who will take the Premier’s Plate and a place in Asia as the final regular season round of the A-League kicks off?

Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 5, 2016

Hamish Neal brings us his review of NRL action from Round 5. Can the Dragons find a way to score?