KURT BARNES IN SWING FOR BIG FINISH TO YEAR
August 20, 2010
It’s already been a big year for Muswellbrook golfer Kurt Barnes.
In sparkling form in Japan, he recently played in his first Major at the home of golf, St Andrews.
Taking a short break back home, he’s about to head back to Japan in a big to not only secure his playing rights next season but qualify for some of their bigger events.
Jim Callinan caught up with Kurt about his season do far and what he hopes to achieve.
LEAGUE RUGBY “UNION” TEST ON GOLD COAST
July 21, 2010
A league and a union legend have joined forces to create a hybrid of the games they love.
Bob Fulton and Mark Ella are trialling the new look league-union concept on the Gold Coast.
NEVER SAY NEVER SAYS VICKERS
July 5, 2010
As the Wallabies search for aggression, in walks Dan Vickerman.
Unfortunately for Australian Fans, the former tall timber of the Waratah and Wallaby packs isn’t home to reignite his international career - well not yet anyway.
On his summer break from Cambridge University, Vickerman was back in Tahs gear for a coaching clinic but adding boots and a jumper to the kit is a bit far off however he is returning home next year - just before the Tri-Nations series and well in time for the World Cup.
AN AUDIENCE WITH THE KING: SIR VIV STILL A BLAST
February 19, 2010
Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards, prefers Viv but is much better remembered as the Master Blaster.
One of Wisden’s top five cricketers of the century, the West Indian won fans the world over with his aggressive style mixed with flamboyant ease.
With a strong fondness for Australia, Viv is back in the country lamenting the current state of West Indies cricket but hopeful of a return to those glory days of the 1980s and 90s.
Not scared to speak his mind on those who administer the game, he hasn’t ruled out taking a hands-on role with the team, alongside Joel Garner.
Jim Callinan caught up with the King.
SURFING’S TEENAGE RAMAGE
October 25, 2009
He’s proving almost unstoppable these days with Cooper Chapman chalking up another win at the weekend.
Despite Jake Sylvester holdng home break advantage at Newcastle’s Bar Beach, it was the state and national champion who stole the show.
Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage - Final Results
Under 16 Boys
1st Cooper Chapman (North Narrabeen, NSW) 12.84
2nd - Connor O¹Leary (Cronulla, NSW) 10.00
3rd Jake Sylvester (Bar Beach, NSW) 8.97
4th - Kurtis Herman (Anna Bay, NSW) 4.97
KURT’S INSPIRATIONAL TREK
October 20, 2009
When it comes to the inspirational, they don’t get much better than Kurt Fearnley.
He’s the man who literally dragged himself from a farm in the Central West of New South Wales, to become one of the world’s most prolific wheelchair athletes.
Now comes his biggest challenge yet - completing the Kokoda track.
In the first of our two part look at his remarkable attempt, we look at his motivation and preparation.
MOWER RACING STREETS AHEAD
October 19, 2009
While A1 racing may be on its knees, a new motor sport is beginning to blossom.
Racing a ride-on mower is proving to be a ‘cut’ above the rest.
EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS FROM GLOUCESTER’S MOUNTAIN MAN TRI CHALLENGE
September 14, 2009
KNIGHT MOVES: WHAT THEY SAID
August 15, 2009
After a mountain of scrutiny and three losses, the Newcastle Knights board made their move today by replacing coach Brian Smith with Rick Stone for the next two years.
Have a listen to what was said with Stone joined by Club Chairman Rob Tew.
AUSSIE KIDS BOWLED OVER BY PETANQUE REPRESENTATIVE HONOUR
August 13, 2009
It’s a fair bet you’ve never played petanque, let alone know where or how to.
But it’s a sport enjoying growing numbers, so much so that juniors make up half the Australian team, set to contest the world championships in France.
