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Sea Eagles are sitting pretty
With all the off-field news this week it will be good to get back to focusing on what the players are up to on the field with this weekend’s round of matches.
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Flashback: Deadly Sounds Episode 563 – Dean Widders
Nine years ago we interviewed ex-NRL star, Dean Widders, when he was playing for the Parramatta Eels.
Flexed for success
After getting out of a bad relationship, Rhiannon threw herself into body building, taking out first place in the International Natural Body Association.
Flashback: Deadly Sounds Episode 378 – Anthony Mundine
In this interview from 13 years ago, we speak with ‘The Man’ about his career, controversy he’s faced, modelling in magazines, his religious ideologies, and his upcoming bout in Germany.
Patty Mills: NBA glory
Patrick Mills has earned a special place in Australian sporting history after playing an instrumental role in the San Antonio Spurs NBA championship triumph over the Miami Heat on Monday.
Too close to call
With the 2014 season now already past the halfway mark, a glance at the competition ladder tells one major story, that this season is one of the closest in recent memory.
Schools in for AFL Indigenous Round
Guildford Grammar School in Perth will host their first ever Indigenous AFL round tomorrow, along with Wesley College.
Flashback: The Quiet Achiever
Deadly Vibe Issue 132 – February 2008: Daniel Geale etched his name into a proud legacy recently by becoming Australia’s latest Indigenous world boxing champion.
High Flyers: 2011 AFL highlights
Looking at the full-year statistics, the huge impact of Indigenous players on the ladder is obvious. For starters, Aboriginal players accounted for over 10 per cent of senior players’ lists, which is incredible for a community that represents only 2–3 per cent of the Australian population. Put it another way: Indigenous players are four times […]
2011 NRL Highlights
The People’s Choice Taking out the coveted Deadly Award for Outstanding Achievement in Rugby League for the fourth time this year was Cowboys’ halfback Johnathan Thurston . Despite suffering a nasty looking leg injury in Game III of the State of Origin series, Johnathan bounced back to lead the Cowboys into the finals. “It’s great […]
ACHIEVEMENT IN AFL
CYRIL RIOLI Cyril was drafted by Hawthorn with the 12th pick in the 2007 AFL draft. He made his AFL debut in Round 1 of the 2008 season and went on to play 25 games in what was a close to perfect debut year, playing in every game of the season, winning the Premiership Flag, […]
ACHIEVEMENT IN NRL
SAM THAIDAY Sam made his NRL debut playing for the Brisbane Broncos in 2003 and has gone on to become a regularly selected second rower for both Queensland and Australia. In 2009, Sam was named Man of the Match in Game II of the State of Origin Series and played for Australia in the successful […]
MOST PROMISING NEW TALENT IN SPORT
DAMIEN HOOPER Damien Hooper began boxing at the age of 11. In 2010, he became the first Indigenous Australian to win a junior world title when he won the 75kg category at the Youth Olympics in Singapore. The same year he won a silver medal at the Youth World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan and was […]
FEMALE SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR
KYAH SIMON Kyah made her international debut playing for the Young Matildas against Hong Kong in an Olympic qualifier in August 2007. After signing with W-League club Central Coast Mariners, Kyah capped off a marvellous debut season by being named the Female U20 Footballer of theYear at the 2008 Australian Football Awards. In 2009, Kyah […]
MALE SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR
PATRICK MILLS Patrick first played for the Australian Boomers at the 2007 FIBA Oceania Men’s Championships and in 2009, was selected with the 25th pick in the second round (55th pick overall) by the Portland Trailblazers, becoming the second Indigenous player to be drafted into the NBA. During the NBA lockout in 2011 – Patrick […]
Cathy Freeman running again
Olympic gold medallist Cathy Freeman is back in running mode as part of the Cathy Freeman Foundation Team who are participating in this Sunday’s Melbourne Marathon (9 October). The team are running to raise urgently needed funds to support the education of children living on Palm Island, Australia’s fourth most disadvantaged community. “I’m so excited […]
Geale the new main attraction
IBF world champ Daniel Geale has praised his hometown fans in Launceston, Tasmania, after successfully defending his world title against challenger Ermosele Albert. Daniel, who grew up and began his amateur boxing career in Tasmania, said bringing a world-title fight “back home” was a dream come true. “If I can fight in front of a […]
Kurtley Beale – On top of the world
Australian Wallaby star Kurtley Beale couldn’t have received a bigger boost ahead of the 2011 Rugby Union World Cup after being awarded the John Eales Medal. The medal is handed out to the best player in Australian rugby union each year. Winning the honour caps a remarkable 12 months for the 22 year old, who […]
Indigenous All-Australian AFL team in 2011?
2011 is shaping up to be the best season ever for Aboriginal AFL footballers. With stars like Chris Yarran, Leon Davis, and Cyril Rioli all playing out of their skins, the possibility of this season’s All-Australian team being packed with Aboriginal players is looking more likely with every passing round. At the moment, the record […]
Austin eyes AFL return
Not long ago, Austin Wonaeamirri was one of the AFL’s most promising developing stars, but after enduring the toughest year of his life in which his father passed away, the 22 year old now faces the challenge of rebooting his footy career. The good news is that Austin has already taken the first step in […]
Young Achiever: Jaden Weldon
Young basketball player Jaden Weldon is shooting for the heights in his chosen sport – basketball. At just 14, he is playing in the successful Under 16 Sydney Comets team and he has his sights set on playing for Australia. Wiradjuri boy Jaden, grew up in Sydney and started playing basketball at the age of […]
Deadlys Nominees 2011: Male Sportsperson of the Year
Benn Harradine Benn began to make a name for himself in the field event of discus throwing after fighting his way through to the final at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. Then, at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Benn became the first Indigenous field athlete to represent Australia at the Olympics, having already broken the Australian […]
Deadlys Nominees 2011: Female Sportsperson of the Year
Kirby Bentley A former State and National rep player in netball, after switching to Australian Rules football in 2009, Kirby has twice played at the national titles, and in June 2011, was awarded the Debbie Lee Medal as the Best and Fairest player in Australian women’s football, following the AFL Women’s National Championships in Adelaide. […]
Deadlys Nominees 2011: Outstanding Achievement in NRL
Ben Barba – Bulldogs Having already broken several point-scoring records while playing for the Bulldogs Toyota Cup team, Ben made his NRL debut in 2009, and established a regular first grade spot by 2010. Playing at fullback, his pace and try-scoring instincts have been a revelation for the Bulldogs – helping the 22 year old […]
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