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Meet Sam Kerr: The Australian with the footballing world at her feet

Meet Sam Kerr: The Australian with the footballing world at her feet

by John Bay | Nov 26, 2017 | Featured, Residents, Sports

Humble, accessible, supremely talented, Sam Kerr is the footballing icon we’ve been waiting for.

The NRL’s grand failure: Sydney’s apathy toward the big game may see them lose it

The NRL’s grand failure: Sydney’s apathy toward the big game may see them lose it

by John Bay | Oct 1, 2017 | Featured, Residents, Sports

Today’s NRL Grand Final deserves an atmosphere worthy of it, however, I believe Sydney is unwilling to co-operate.

A message to the NRL: Plan for the future, because the present is boring

A message to the NRL: Plan for the future, because the present is boring

by John Bay | Sep 15, 2017 | Featured, Residents, Sports

Last week the NRL saw the worst crowds in 30 years, which merely highlights the larger issue: Where have all the players worth watching gone?

Loser Blues: Is there any way back for NSW and the Wallabies?

Loser Blues: Is there any way back for NSW and the Wallabies?

by John Bay | Jul 23, 2017 | Featured, Residents, Sports, The Big Smoke Arena

After the Blues’ ugly capitulation to the Maroons in the State of Origin, and indeed the Wallabies inability to compete with the All Blacks, I say it’s time to go back to square one. Worth a try.

Li Cunxin: Mao’s last dancer changing the minds of our athletes

Li Cunxin: Mao’s last dancer changing the minds of our athletes

by John Bay | Jun 4, 2017 | Featured, Residents, Sports

The mind power of Mao’s last dancer, Li Cunxin – and how he is now helping the performance of our Australian swimming team.

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