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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.
Benn Harradine – London Calling
Benn Harradine is on top of the world after winning Gold at the Delhi Games, and thanks to a new mental approach, believes even greater achievements are on the horizon. “When I walked into the circle, I felt invincible. I really felt that no one is going to take this away from me. This is […]
Mundine KO’d in fifth round
Anthony Mundine’s plans of fighting the biggest names in the middleweight division are in disarray after the triple world champion was knocked out by Garth Wood in the fifth round of their bout in Sydney last night Wood, who secured the fight with Mundine after winning 2009’s reality boxing program The Contender, entered the fight […]
All Star team announced
The 2011 Indigenous All-Stars to take on the NRL All Stars on February 12 at Skilled Park has been announced, and featured nine Test players. Over 10 000 votes were tallied in the selection of the team, and of the final 20 players to be named, utility Ben Barba and hooker Travis Waddell are the […]
Daniel Geale’s knockout performance
Tasmanian born Indigenous boxer Daniel Geale is one step closer to becoming a double world champion after he comprehensively outboxed, then knocked out former world champion Roman Karmazin. While Anthony Mundine may get most of the headlines, Daniels performance against the experienced Russian should rank as one of the most impressive displays by an Aboriginal […]
Eastern Europe bids for talented midfielder
Despite being born and bred in Queensland, 21 year-old Aboriginal footballer Adam Sarota is on the verge of making his international debut for, wait for it… Poland. Adam is a talented midfielder and former National Youth League Player of the Year, who turned heads during his debut year in the A-League in 2009/2010, playing for […]
Anthony Mundine – Unfinished Business
There’s no denying Anthony Mundine has achieved a lot in his 10-year boxing career, not to mention putting the sport back in the spotlight. A decade on from his boxing debut, Anthony Mundine has already exceeded the expectations of most doubters who said he’d never make it as a fighter. Now 35, ‘the man’ says […]
David Wirrpanda – Smooth Moves
David Wirrpanda thought dancing would be easier than footy, but in his latest project, Dancing With The Stars, he’s pushing himself to the limit. He’s best known for his role as a tough AFL competitor with the West Coast Eagles, but after putting on his dancing shoes for the Seven Network’ss Dancing With The Stars […]
George Rose
This Manly Sea Eagles and Indigenous All Stars prop is already on track to achieving all the health and sporting goals he’s set for the year. STATISTICS:Height: 187cmWeight: 115kgAge: 27 years on 13 MarchMob: Gamilaraay (North West NSW)Positions: Forward/PropNicknames: “Gorgeous George” or “Rosey”Siblings: 3 brothers and 2 sisters How long have you played Rugby League […]
A Sporting Chance
Most people wouldn’t associate playing footy with childcare, but for Wellington High School student Amber Knight, finding her confidence on the field through the National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy, has given her the confidence to go after her dream job. A talented tennis and football player, Amber joined the National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy (NASCA) […]
Preston Campbell – Forever Young
Deadly Vibe Issue 156, February 2010 After 12 seasons of top flight Rugby League, Preston Campbell is playing with a new lease on his footballing life. Four weeks out from the opening kick-off of the 2010 NRL season, there’s already an extra spring in the step of Preston Campbell at pre-season training. The Gold Coast […]
Jamie Soward – Comeback Kid
After a magic 2009 season, Jamie Soward has started the 2010 season by signing the first long-term contract of his career. It was September 2008 and Jamie Soward had just suffered the humiliation of being dumped from the Dragons NRL side on the eve of their biggest game of the year. To make matters worse, […]
A legendary night
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few weeks, you’d know by now that the Indigenous All Stars, led by stars Scott Prince, Johnathan Thurston and Captain Preston Campbell, were triumphant over the NRL All Stars in their historic match last month at Skilled Park on the Gold Coast, winning 16-12. Played […]
Tye Simmonds
This 17-year-old Bourke lad stunned the Super X world after claiming fourth place in his first season in open class racing. We caught up with the level-headed Koori fresh from his inaugural season with the big boys. Height: 187cmWeight: 82kgAge: 17 Mob: Kamilaroi NationSport: Motorcross rider (Class KTM 450cc SF-X)Nickname: ‘Simmo’Pet/s: A dog named ‘Rip’Siblings: […]
Lewis Jetta-star takes flight
You’d think all the post match talk would have been about Sydney’s first NAB Cup win in eight years when they defeated Carlton over the weekend. Instead, it was the scintillating performance from the Swans new 20 year-old Indigenous recruit, Lewis Jetta that grabbed all the headlines. Lewis looks all set to become a new […]
Rugby league to recruit Indigenous trainees
As the Indigenous All Stars team warms up for their game, rugby league is offering opportunities for ten new Indigenous trainees also getting ready to start work with Queensland Rugby League’s Northern Division. Treasurer and Minister for Employment and Economic Development Andrew Fraser said the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative’s First Start program had committed […]
Jesse Williams – Iron Man
Deadly Vibe Issue 154December 2009 Jesse Williams is making the grade in American college gridiron, both on the field and in the classroom. On 6 December, the Arizona Western College football team, the Matadors, will run out for their first post-season match in eight years – a ‘Bowl game’ as the Americans call them – […]
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