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Robbie Beckett
Robbie joined the Penrith Panthers Club in 1993 and has established himself as one of their more senior players. In 1999 he joined a rare club of senior players to have played 100 first grade games for Penrith, and has also scored over 50 tries for his club. Robbie’s speed and great body strength gives […]
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Shane Bond
Port Adelaide Power couldn’t have got off to a better start this year than taking out their first-ever Ansett Cup. With big wins over last year’s champions the Essendon Bombers and Sydney Swans, they went on to thrash those wily Geelong Cats, maintaining a perfect record throughout the round. Progressing through to the semi finals, […]
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Nathan Thomas
Deadly Vibe Issue 92 October 2004 Nathan Thomas, men’s water polo, captain Second-time Olympian Nathan Thomas had the added honour of being named team captain for the men’s water polo Olympic squad, the Sharks. He had previously played for Australia at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. Nathan was also appointed captain of the national team […]
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Lance Frankin
Deadly Vibe Issue 105, November 2005 The Natural In a sport already bursting at the seams with talented young players, one rookie stood above the pack in 2005. The quality of talent breaking into the AFL in the modern game is at such a high level that when a club’s top draft-pick gears up for […]
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Gilbert McAdam
One of AFL’s past legends, Gilbert McAdam is well known around the country for his footballing achievements. Starting out in the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) with Souths at age 11, Gilbert cut his teeth during the late 1980s in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). Winner of the prestigious Magarey Medal as a […]
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Keep On Smilin
There’s a good reason that former Harlem Globetrotter Dwayne Cross is known as “˜Smiling’ Dwayne Cross. Big Dwayne just can’t keep the grin off his face as he hosts each and every 3 on 3 around the country. Ask him what it is that he likes about emceeing the event, and he answers without a […]
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Joshua Webb
Hailing from Queensland, 17-year-old Joshua Webb has been described as one of the most talented schoolboy athletes in the country. Currently on a sporting scholarship with Ipswich Grammar, Joshua came to prominence at the 2001 Australian All Schools Championships. After running 54.27 in his heat of the U18 400m hurdles, he fell at the last […]
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Jon Craig
Deadly Vibe Issue 107 January 2006 On Board Just you, your board and the big blue ” why surfing is the ultimate high. There’s something about surfing that seems to offer a greater sense of freedom than any other sport. Being out in the there, riding atop powerful waves that buck and weave like a […]
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Bruce Lee King
Deadly Vibe Issue 60 February 2002 Build It Up From footy to body building via the hundred-metre dash, Bruce-Lee King is a dynamic young man with talent to spare and energy to burn. He ain’t heavy, but the weights sure are. Katherine-born Bruce-Lee King is one of the only Aboriginal body builder competing at the […]
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Anthony Corrie
Deadly Vibe Issue 98 April 2005 Roar Power Young Lions star Anthony Corrie is making his mark. The media have referred to him as “exciting”, “dashing”, and “one of his team’s best”. Anthony Corrie has been a stand-out player so far this season, and by the looks of things, the only way is up. “I […]
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Matthew Bowen
Deadly Vibe Issue 104, October 2005 Bowen takes a Bow Matt Bowen wins big at the Deadlys. He may be one of the smallest players in the NRL, but Matt Bowen has proven himself to be one of its biggest stars after taking home two Deadly awards. Matt took time out from his preparations for […]
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Ty Williams
After last year’s agonising false start thanks to a busted knee, Ty Williams’ first season in NRL showed him to be a Cowboy with courage and speed. Making his debut in round four, Ty scored his first try the following week against Souths. It was a taste of things to come for the agile centre. […]
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Darryl White
Deadly Vibe Issue 87 May 2004 With three premiership medals in his trophy cabinet, Darryl is one of the most exciting AFL players to watch. His spectacular marks and beguiling evasive skills, combined with his love of flying tackles, make him a crowd favourite. A bit of a tearaway as a youngster, Darryl has turned […]
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Kevin Coombes
Deadly Vibe Issue 92 October 2004 This Sporting Life Indigenous Australians all share a fierce pride and adulation when it comes to our sporting heroes, and we all love nothing more than cheering them onto greatness from the sideline as they do us proud. But what happens when the bright lights of the stadiums, the […]
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A Good Sport
Name: Danny Allende Saying that he loves sport doesn’t do justice to Danny Allende. This father-of-three is a shining example of dedication to sport and community. A resident of La Perouse in southern Sydney, Danny uses his free time to serve as the vice-president of La Perouse football club, as well as being its A-grade […]
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Joshua Ross
Deadly Vibe Issue 93 November 2004 Right on track While most of our Deadly winners were happy to kick up their heels at the after-party and celebrate their success, Josh Ross had much more serious matters on his mind. You see, our Male Sportsperson of the Year has Commonwealth gold in his sights. “I’m already […]
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