Sam Mitchell doesn’t even like sport very much. Which
is another reason why there’s lots to like about Hawthorn’s
courageous in-and-under man.
BY ROBERT DRANE
Brad Thorn mightn’t be widely recognised, but having played
across two codes and between two countries, he is recognised
as the best-credentialled footballer in the country.
BY AARON SCOTT
As they take on Asia this month, the Socceroos might be under
the impression that history is on their side. But the roots
of football are embedded in Asia’s mystic past.
Julia Creek’s Dirt and Dust Triathlon is a long way from
the Olympics. In fact, it’s a long way from anywhere …
BY ROBERT DRANE
It’s been 24 years since Bob Hawke gave us all a reason
to get excited about the America’s Cup. Sure it’s
a playground for millionaires, but to the victor comes the spoils,
all US$10 billion of them, and we’ve got to be in it to
win it.
Thanks to the exploits of our Tour de France stars, cycling
has never been more popular in Australia. But too many dreams
are turning into disaster. Cycling now qualifies as Australia’s
deadliest sport.
BY DAN ROOKWOOD
Stephen Larkham has been the key to the Wallabies’ success
over the last decade … and he’s about to leave our
shores. What are we going to do without him?
BY AARON SCOTT
Think Aussie golf tournaments don’t attract the big names
and glamour? Then you’ve not been to the national putt-putt
champs in Mildura.
BY MATT CLEARY
EDITOR’S NOTE
COMEBACKS
FREEZE
FRAME
VERBATIM
THE LINE
SCOREBOARD
HOW GOOD IS … DANI SAMUELS
A
FEW DRINKS WITH … SIMON HILL
BASEBALL: NY YANKEES
WORLD SPORTING COMPS
WINNING UGLY
HOT SHOT #1
TRAINING DAY: MARGUERITE HOUSTON – ROWER
INTO IT: SURFING CHOPES
HOT SHOT #2
THIRD UMPIRE
THE BLADDER
IN OBSCURITY: IAN “PUCKO” PUCKERIDGE – SPEARFISHER
TOP
GEAR
SMORGASPORT
THE OUTER
