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CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT The remaining Western Force fans are in pieces this afternoon, following the announcement that the Perth rugby institution will no longer join the eastern cities in the professional competition. The tried and trusted fans have supported the isolated rugby union franchise for 11 years, but most are shattered this afternoon by the news that the Western Force will exit...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Although the Wallaroos were able to provide a glimmer of hope to the future of Australian rugby union in last night's match against Ireland, their stellar effort might not be enough to unite and inspire a weary nation burdened by years of Wallabies losses to Southern European nations. The test cricketer pay dispute has also brought more emotional baggage...

ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact Singer-songwriter Paul Kelly has unveiled a bold new project today in Melbourne where he plans to write, direct and star in an upcoming biopic about the life of AFL legend Paul Kelly. Mr Kelly also revealed plans to compose the much-anticipated film's soundtrack, which will feature Kelly and other stalwarts of the Australian music industry...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT A ten year veteran security guard for the All Blacks is facing charges of public mischief after a bug was discovered in a chair in the team's meeting room at the Intercontinental in Double Bay, before the opening Bledisloe Cup match in last year. A hearing set down for two days has begun at the Downing Centre Local Court...

ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact North Korean leader and speed merchant Kim Jong-un has made an explosive return to the North Korean domestic cricket competition overnight, taking a recording-breaking 10 for 0 of just one over. The COVID-19 interrupted season was put on hold in March and has only now jumpstarted the competition. Playing their cross-town rivals, The Hongwŏn Reds, in...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT A man who has simply stopped going to work because he is prone to an aching wrist says modern football is for a bunch of cotton wool wusses. Nathan Stockdale (38) from the Western Corridor region of south-east Queensland says he doesn't know why players these days even bother, considering they can't even drop the shoulder anymore. "It's just...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT. Long considered a taboo in the world of construction, in recent years both sides of the trade union debate have increased their use of the profanity. It has been confirmed by linguistics experts that 'grub' is currently at its most popular in both rugby league and workplace disputes, with the once rarely used terminology is starting to become a...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Following Port Adelaide's win over St Kilda and the Newcastle Knights putting a monstrous seven points on the Dragons - local bloke Jack Cort was already feeling like he was on a heater. Then a little trotter by the name of 'bundy sundy' ran 1st place at Menangle. Jack was ecstatic. At three legs into his multi, things are looking...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT A new scheme aimed at promoting freshly made health foods to school children currently being implemented by state governments around the country is being blamed for a lack of 'big boys' in Australian rugby circles. Wallabies Coach Michael Cheika says that while current Wallabies front rowers are probably the strongest in the current line up, he's worried about the...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT A man who isn't Lance Armstrong apparently won the 104th Tour De France bicycle race over the weekend, it has been confirmed. Majority of the world, who only really learnt about the cycling race when someone won it seven times in a row, were unaware of the fact that the Tour De France was still a thing. "What?" said one...