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Sam Sadlier
Sam has been an avid surfer since he was just a little fulla – seven years old, to be precise. Born in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, he lived at Cundalee mission till he was about six. He then lived in Perth, which is where he started surfing. Growing up close to the beach turned out to […]
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Michael O’Loughlin – The New Ambassador
Story: Michael O’Loughlin Michael O’Loughlin knows what footy practice and learning to read have in common. The Swans star talks to Deadly Vibe about signing up as the latest Literacy and Numeracy Ambassador. High-profile footballer Michael O’Loughlin remembers very well the consequences of not doing his homework when he was a child. “No homework, no […]
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Jeffrey Dynevor
Deadly Vibe Issue 110 April 2006 Remembering Mitta A forgotten legend returns to the spotlight. We’ve got plenty of Commonwealth champions. Ask anyone who they are, and they would be able to reel off names like Catherine Freeman, Nova Peris, Kyle Vander-Kuyp and Patrick Johnson. Some may even know of Percy Hobson, who won a […]
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Troy Murphy
>Deadly Vibe Issue 83 January 2004 When Troy Murphy was born, his parents Kevin and Dorothy never dreamed they’d be accompanying him to a national awards ceremony so that he could receive an award for excellence in sport. “We are so very proud of him,” says Troy’s father, Kevin Murphy. “To think that when Troy […]
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Kevin McGuinness
Last season centre Kevin ‘Buddha’ McGuinness had a year he would rather forget. Testing positive to the banned substance ecstasy, he was sledged with a heavy fine and suspended for six months. Battling intense media scrutiny – not to mention the personal demons that led to his taking the drug – Buddha was forced to […]
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Scott Butler
Deadly Vibe Issue 92 October 2004 Scott Butler, basketball umpire Queensland referee Scott was selected by FIBA, the international governing body for basketball, to represent Australia at the 2004 Olympic Games. Scott referees in Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL). Although only in his early thirties, Scott has been refereeing competitive basketball for more than 15 […]
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Anthony Mundine
Back on Top Three year after losing his title, Anthony Mundine has silenced his detractors once again to reclaim his standing as Super Middleweight champion of the world. In the wake of his victory, Deadly Vibe spoke to Australia’s most successful boxing trainer, Johnny Lewis, about The Man’s quest to take on the world’s best. […]
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Harry Williams
Deadly Vibe Issue 97 March 2005 In a Class of His Own Soccer star Harry Williams is well and truly one of a kind. Across the major footballing codes in Australia, there have been many successful Indigenous stars who have achieved at the highest level. But when it comes to soccer, Harry Williams remains the […]
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Brendan Williams
Deadly Vibe Issue 110 April 2006 The Italian Job Brendan Williams’ inclusion in the Australian Commonwealth Games Rugby Sevens side capped a rocky football journey that has taken him around the world. While Brendan Williams may have grown up on “The Block” in Redfern and has faced many setbacks, his talent has seen him succeed […]
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Anthony Martin
Deadly Vibe Issue 43 August 2000 SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT Anthony Martin grew up in Rosewood Queensland where he started weightlifting through his school. He got into weightlifting because he was strong from playing other sports like shotput, discus, basketball and rugby union.His first major career win came when he was 15 in the State Championship under […]
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Ben Proudfoot
Like his big brother Lucas, 19-year old Ben is a longboard rider who also dances with the Minjungbal Aboriginal Dance Group. Ben is currently ranked in the top 100 in the world and in the top 20 in Australia. “I started out on shortboards when I was young because that’s what everyone did,” says Ben. […]
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Travis Dodd
Golden Goal Deadly Vibe Issue 115, September 2006 With the legacies of Harry Williams, John Moriarty and Charles Perkins burning brightly, Travis Dodd is Australian soccer’s newest home-grown hero When Travis Dodd ran out wearing the green and gold jersey in front of 37,000 screaming fans at Aussie stadium last month for the Asian Cup […]
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Arlon Fonmosa
Deadly Vibe Issue 58 December 2001 He may only be 14 years old, but this little grommet has been riding the swell for over half his life. Arlon was taught to surf at age eight by his father who recognised his son’s natural ability in the water. Two years later his dad entered him in […]
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Patrick Johnson
Deadly Vibe Issue 92 October 2004 Patrick Johnson, athletics, 4x100m relay Once named the world’s fastest man, Patrick didn’t take up athletics until 1997, but a mere seven months later he competed in the 200 metres at the 1997 IAAF World Track and Field Championships. Two years later, he reached the 200 metres final at […]
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Steve Parker
Deadly Vibe Issue 85 March, 2004 Steve Parker first jumped on a board at 13 after his father, a former surfer and board-shaper, took him out for his first surf. “As soon as I got on that first wave there was no turning back, and ever since then I’ve tried to get to the beach […]
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Jamie Pittman
Deadly Vibe Issue 92 October 2004 Jamie Pittman, boxing, 75kg division Currently Oceania champion in his weight division, Jamie had an unusual introduction to boxing. When he was 10 years old, he fell through a window and needed 62 stitches in his arm. His doctor recommended boxing as rehabilitation, and since then Jamie has never […]
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