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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.
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. […]
Merritt leads NRL try-scorers
The knack of being in the right place at the right time is a key ingredient that goes into making any great rugby league fullback, and few players today display that uncanny try scoring instinct stronger than South Sydney winger/fullback Nathan Merritt. As of Round 20, Nathan is the NRL’s leading try-scorer, shooting to the […]
Krakouer! on national tour
Touring nationally until 21 September 2011, the Deckchair Theatre’s production of Krakouer! takes an honest, entertaining look at the legend of AFL superstars, the Krakouer brothers. Growing up on farming land in Mt Barker, Western Australia in the early 1970s, Jim and Phil Krakouer made local headlines in their early teens. The pair developed a […]
A marathon effort
“Not everyone can run a marathon because it takes a bit of ticker.” That was the advice from the former world-champ marathon runner Robert de Castella as he was mentoring and training Charlie Maher to run in last year’s New York Marathon. The Northern Territory Thunder footballer was one of a small group of athletes […]
Origin Greats
With the State of Origin series in full swing, we got to thinking about the most influential Indigenous players to have donned a maroon or sky blue jersey. Don’t agree with our list? Let us know who you think deserves to be there. Arthur Beetson Artie set the tone for all Origin matches to follow […]
Michael Compton – In a league of his own
The Penrith Panthers are noted for having one of the largest talent pools in all of rugby league to draw upon in their heartland of Western Sydney. One local player who’s been busy making his way through the grades is Michael Compton – a 19-year-old league player with a very bright future. Michael is from […]
Geale opens door to Mundine rematch
Newly crowned IBF middleweight world champ, Daniel Geale has opened the door to a possible rematch with Anthony Mundine, describing it as a, “chance to shut him up for good”. The only loss of Geale’s professional career thus far came at the hands of Mundine, who narrowly beat him on points in 2009. Geale walked […]
Indigenous AFL round this weekend
Round 9 of the 2011 AFL season was today launched as Indigenous Round, a themed round to acknowledge and celebrate Indigenous players of our game. The launch took place in Yarra Park, beside the MCG, where the traditional game of Marngrook was played. Indigenous Round will feature a ‘warrior’ theme. Jason Mifsud said the warrior […]
Kurtley Beale – Melbourne Bound
When most footballers switch clubs, according to them it’s usually for every reason fathomable but the money. But, really, who ever believes it? While fans may get upset when a long-serving player heads to a rival club for better money, it’s nonsensical to expect players in the fully professional modern era to adhere to the […]
Patrick Mills – Blazin’ into the playoffs
Having bided his time patiently on the Portland bench over the past two regular seasons, and never once whingeing or offering a single word of discontent to the media, Patrick Mills’ steely persistence and resolve is now beginning to pay dividends. Patrick has been averaging up to 20 minutes a game towards the end of […]
The Bomb Squad
2> These Essendon AFL stars are all facing a pivotal 2011 season Patrick Ryder At only 23 years of age, and now coming onto his sixth season in the AFL system, Patrick is already regarded as one of the most talented players in the AFL, despite having only just begun to scratch the surface of […]
Williams heads south
David Williams, the North Queensland Fury’s exciting young striker is heading south, for the time being at least, after signing a six month contract with Sydney FC. The talented 23 year-old joined the Fury from Danish club Brondby FC in 2008 and has enjoyed two stand-out seasons in Townsville, finishing the current A League season […]
AFL and Learn.Earn.Legend team up
Minister for Indigenous Employment and Economic Development and Minister for Sport Mark Arbib today announced the Australian Government’s Learn. Earn. Legend! program will partner with the AFL in 2011. The funding will support the AFL Indigenous All Stars team participating in the AFLPA Indigenous Camp from January 29 to February 5 and will encourage young […]
Indig All Stars on Regional Tour
The Harvey Norman Rugby League All Stars will keep faith in its commitment to Indigenous Australians through a Learn. Earn. Legend! All Stars Regional Tour promoting Indigenous education, employment, health, welfare and heritage, announced today. From January 22-30, the Learn. Earn. Legend! All Stars Regional Tour will visit Batemans Bay, Condobolin, Wilcannia, Walgett and Moree […]
AFL stars to gather in Sydney
AFL Chief Executive Andrew Demetriou has announced today that the biennial AFL Players’ Association Indigenous Camp will be held in Sydney early next year as a lead into the Indigenous All Stars game. Over 80 Indigenous AFL footballers from all AFL clubs will arrive in Sydney on January 29, 2011 for the three-day AFLPA Indigenous […]
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