Bulking up this summer is Richmond Tigers half-forward Lionel Proctor, who says he’s got a big job of bumping up his weight for next year’s AFL season. “I’m not a very big guy, so over the summer I’m eating a lot more food than usual and pumping more weights in the gym than most of […]
One of the stars from this year’s Grand Final winning team, Essendon Bombers, number 43 Dean Rioli like to spend his summer holidays back home where grew up in Melville Island, Northern Territory. Dean says there are lots of things to keep yourself occupied over summer back home. “I just love to get back home […]
Sydney Swans Star Surfs it Up Hitting it out this summer is Sydney Swans star Robbie Ahmat, who’s well known for having kicked the goal of the year in the 2000 AFL season. Robbie is currently undertaking some extreme boxing training this summer, consisting of punching the bag, skipping and plenty of sit-ups and push-ups. […]
Paul Vandenbergh – No Loose Cannon At just 25 years of age, Canberra Cannons star Paul Vandenbergh is already making his mark in the NBL, Australia’s leading basketball competition. Earlier on in the season Paul was scraping to make it into the squad, but with dedication and a few extra training sessions he finally got […]
Timmy Duggan – Bouncing Taipan Darwin-bred Timmy Duggan has been bouncing a basketball since he was six years old. Today at 23, Timmy’s still bouncing that ball, the only difference being that he has now fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a full-time member of the Cairns Taipans, currently one of the most exciting teams […]
Willie Gordon was one of the brightest schoolboy stars on the Australian rugby scene in 1997. Completing his senior schooling at St Ignatius College, Riverview, where he was awarded a scholarship for athletics, Willie switched to rugby union and has since gone on to represent his state and country. He was a member of the […]
After playing for the Balmain Tigers, Gold Coast Chargers and South Sydney, Wes finally found a place on the St George/Illawarra Dragons team, which he cemented with a strong performance throughout the 2000 NRL season. The elusive halfback, who stands at only 165cm, has played several positions in both backs and forwards and is pleased […]
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 […]
Rhys joined the Penrith Panthers in 1997 following some fine performances for the Queensland Under 17s representative side. Rhys has performed outstandingly in both first grade and first division for Penrith, and has gained a spot in the NSW first division representative side. Growing up in Rockhampton, Rhys played for Emmaus College and helped take […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 94 December 2004 Always a Tingha boy After nine spectacular seasons in the NRL, Nathan Blacklock is about to take his try-scoring feats overseas as he prepares to line up with Hull in the English Super League. But before Nathan heads to the United Kingdom, he will first spend a month back […]
MATT SING – NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS (EX-SYDNEY ROOSTERS) 2002 With loads of experience under his belt, Matt has figured prominently in the toughest rugby league competition in the world, State of Origin. He is a true speedster with a great swerve and a good fend, and he can make any defensive line look very ordinary […]
Jim has been a regular member of the Australian Sevens Team since 1992, playing in tournaments all around the world. Because of his enormous size, mighty strength and ability to dash around the field at great speed, Jim is able to play in several positions. Jim’ s outstanding performance for the ACT Brumbies in the […]
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 […]
After being linked with Cronulla for a few seasons, Blaine finally clinched a place in the first grade and performed strongly throughout the 2000 NRL season. In the round 18 match, Cronulla took on the North Queensland Cowboys and Blaine led the Sharks to a demolishing victory, scoring two tries and kicking seven goals to […]
style=”text-align: left”>Deadly Vibe Issue 42 July 2000 Andrew Walker Dual International Andrew is portrayed as one of the most talented players in either Rugby League or Rugby Union, and has now has the Australian jumpers to prove it. Andrew is now the first union-rugby league dual international since St George’s Scott Gourley in 1991. In […]
Albert Torrens started his rugby league career as a young country kid from northern NSW playing wing for Manly. He has come a long way since those early days. Now a centre, Albert has proven to be one of the Northern Eagles’ finest players and highest tryscorers. Albert was a real crowd favourite in 2000, […]
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