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He survived Starc’s sledging and bouncers. Now he’s a potential Test opener

He survived Starc’s sledging and bouncers. Now he’s a potential Test opener

After a fiery showdown with Mitchell Starc, Victorian Campbell Kellaway stood up to the short ball again, and pummelled England.

30.11.2025 7

WA Today

Dan Walsh

He survived Starc’s sledging and bouncers. Now he’s a potential Test opener

He survived Starc’s sledging and bouncers. Now he’s a potential Test opener

After a fiery showdown with Mitchell Starc, Victorian Campbell Kellaway stood up to the short ball again, and pummelled England.

30.11.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

He survived Starc’s sledging and bouncers. Now he’s a potential Test opener

He survived Starc’s sledging and bouncers. Now he’s a potential Test opener

After a fiery showdown with Mitchell Starc, Victorian Campbell Kellaway stood up to the short ball again, and pummelled England.

30.11.2025 10

The Age

Dan Walsh

He survived Starc’s sledging and bouncers. Now he’s a potential Test opener

He survived Starc’s sledging and bouncers. Now he’s a potential Test opener

After a fiery showdown with Mitchell Starc, Victorian Campbell Kellaway stood up to the short ball again, and pummelled England.

30.11.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

England after dark: When Stokes is half the player and half the squad hasn’t played

England after dark: When Stokes is half the player and half the squad hasn’t played

The tourists have their reasons for brushing a day-night warm-up before the second Test. But their pink-ball numbers are nothing short of alarming.

25.11.2025 3

WA Today

Dan Walsh

England after dark: When Stokes is half the player and half the squad hasn’t played

England after dark: When Stokes is half the player and half the squad hasn’t played

The tourists have their reasons for brushing a day-night warm-up before the second Test. But their pink-ball numbers are nothing short of alarming.

25.11.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

England after dark: When Stokes is half the player and half the squad hasn’t played

England after dark: When Stokes is half the player and half the squad hasn’t played

The tourists have their reasons for brushing a day-night warm-up before the second Test. But their pink-ball numbers are nothing short of alarming.

25.11.2025 4

The Age

Dan Walsh

England after dark: When Stokes is half the player and half the squad hasn’t played

England after dark: When Stokes is half the player and half the squad hasn’t played

The tourists have their reasons for brushing a day-night warm-up before the second Test. But their pink-ball numbers are nothing short of alarming.

25.11.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

Test cricket for the TikTok generation: It’s cost millions, but no one can look away

Test cricket for the TikTok generation: It’s cost millions, but no one can look away

This was Test cricket for our times. Just 141 overs of unadulterated madness that cost millions and captivated many more.

23.11.2025 10

WA Today

Dan Walsh

Test cricket for the TikTok generation: It’s cost millions, but no one can look away

Test cricket for the TikTok generation: It’s cost millions, but no one can look away

This was Test cricket for our times. Just 141 overs of unadulterated madness that cost millions and captivated many more.

23.11.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

Test cricket for the TikTok generation: It’s cost millions, but no one can look away

Test cricket for the TikTok generation: It’s cost millions, but no one can look away

This was Test cricket for our times. Just 141 overs of unadulterated madness that cost millions and captivated many more.

23.11.2025 20

The Age

Dan Walsh

Test cricket for the TikTok generation: It’s cost millions, but no one can look away

Test cricket for the TikTok generation: It’s cost millions, but no one can look away

This was Test cricket for our times. Just 141 overs of unadulterated madness that cost millions and captivated many more.

23.11.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

Gen Next has changed surfing forever. This is why Steph Gilmore, at 38, can still beat them

Gen Next has changed surfing forever. This is why Steph Gilmore, at 38, can still beat them

Nineteen world titles return to pro surfing in 2026. The most successful woman in history could add another thanks to a dramatic schedule change.

21.11.2025 10

WA Today

Dan Walsh

Gen Next has changed surfing forever. This is why Steph Gilmore, at 38, can still beat them

Gen Next has changed surfing forever. This is why Steph Gilmore, at 38, can still beat them

Nineteen world titles return to pro surfing in 2026. The most successful woman in history could add another thanks to a dramatic schedule change.

21.11.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

Gen Next has changed surfing forever. This is why Steph Gilmore, at 38, can still beat them

Gen Next has changed surfing forever. This is why Steph Gilmore, at 38, can still beat them

Nineteen world titles return to pro surfing in 2026. The most successful woman in history could add another thanks to a dramatic schedule change.

21.11.2025 10

The Age

Dan Walsh

Gen Next has changed surfing forever. This is why Steph Gilmore, at 38, can still beat them

Gen Next has changed surfing forever. This is why Steph Gilmore, at 38, can still beat them

Nineteen world titles return to pro surfing in 2026. The most successful woman in history could add another thanks to a dramatic schedule change.

21.11.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

From averaging three to 115: Ashes form guide for every Aussie and Englishman

T20 tune-ups, tight hamstrings, bags of wickets and batting slumps. This is how every potential Test player shapes up for the series opener.

17.11.2025 10

WA Today

Dan Walsh

From averaging three to 115: Ashes form guide for every Aussie and Englishman

From averaging three to 115: Ashes form guide for every Aussie and Englishman

T20 tune-ups, tight hamstrings, bags of wickets and batting slumps. This is how every potential Test player shapes up for the series opener.

17.11.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

From averaging three to 115: Ashes form guide for every Aussie and Englishman

From averaging three to 115: Ashes form guide for every Aussie and Englishman

T20 tune-ups, tight hamstrings, bags of wickets and batting slumps. This is how every potential Test player shapes up for the series opener.

17.11.2025 8

The Age

Dan Walsh

From averaging three to 115: Ashes form guide for every Aussie and Englishman

From averaging three to 115: Ashes form guide for every Aussie and Englishman

T20 tune-ups, tight hamstrings, bags of wickets and batting slumps. This is how every potential Test player shapes up for the series opener.

17.11.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

Every NRL team’s 2026 draw ranked – from easiest to toughest

Every NRL team’s 2026 draw ranked – from easiest to toughest

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo joked this was the “fairest draw in history” after the 2026 schedule was revealed on Friday. We’ll be the judge...

14.11.2025 3

WA Today

Dan Walsh

Every NRL team’s 2026 draw ranked – from easiest to toughest

Every NRL team’s 2026 draw ranked – from easiest to toughest

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo joked this was the “fairest draw in history” after the 2026 schedule was revealed on Friday. We’ll be the judge...

14.11.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

Every NRL team’s 2026 draw ranked – from easiest to toughest

Every NRL team’s 2026 draw ranked – from easiest to toughest

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo joked this was the “fairest draw in history” after the 2026 schedule was revealed on Friday. We’ll be the judge...

14.11.2025 10

The Age

Dan Walsh

Every NRL team’s 2026 draw ranked – from easiest to toughest

Every NRL team’s 2026 draw ranked – from easiest to toughest

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo joked this was the “fairest draw in history” after the 2026 schedule was revealed on Friday. We’ll be the judge...

14.11.2025 60

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

Walsh or Cleary? Can the greatest grand final performances in history be split?

In the past three grand finals we’ve witnessed two of the greatest individual performances of all time. But who did it better? Nathan Cleary in 2023...

06.10.2025 7

WA Today

Dan Walsh

Walsh or Cleary? Can the greatest grand final performances in history be split?

In the past three grand finals we’ve witnessed two of the greatest individual performances of all time. But who did it better? Nathan Cleary in 2023...

06.10.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

Walsh or Cleary? Can the greatest grand final performances in history be split?

In the past three grand finals we’ve witnessed two of the greatest individual performances of all time. But who did it better? Nathan Cleary in 2023...

06.10.2025 7

The Age

Dan Walsh

Walsh or Cleary? Can the greatest grand final performances in history be split?

In the past three grand finals we’ve witnessed two of the greatest individual performances of all time. But who did it better? Nathan Cleary in 2023...

06.10.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

Props at centre. Star halves broken. This is the tale of a grand final miracle

Brisbane lost interchanges, two elite playmakers, and didn’t know who was playing in numerous positions. We go behind the scenes of one of the great...

05.10.2025 7

WA Today

Dan Walsh

Props at centre. Star halves broken. This is the tale of a grand final miracle

Brisbane lost interchanges, two elite playmakers, and didn’t know who was playing in numerous positions. We go behind the scenes of one of the great...

05.10.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

Props at centre. Star halves broken. This is the tale of a grand final miracle

Brisbane lost interchanges, two elite playmakers, and didn’t know who was playing in numerous positions. We go behind the scenes of one of the great...

05.10.2025 6

The Age

Dan Walsh

Props at centre. Star halves broken. This is the tale of a grand final miracle

Brisbane lost interchanges, two elite playmakers, and didn’t know who was playing in numerous positions. We go behind the scenes of one of the great...

05.10.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

Why the Broncos perform this game-changing play better than any side in history

If Reece Walsh was an NRL team all on his own, he would rank third in the league in one key statistic. It could prove the difference in Sunday’s...

01.10.2025 8

WA Today

Dan Walsh

Why the Broncos perform this game-changing play better than any side in history

If Reece Walsh was an NRL team all on his own, he would rank third in the league in one key statistic. It could prove the difference in Sunday’s...

01.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

Why the Broncos perform this game-changing play better than any side in history

If Reece Walsh was an NRL team all on his own, he would rank third in the league in one key statistic. It could prove the difference in Sunday’s...

01.10.2025 3

The Age

Dan Walsh

Why the Broncos perform this game-changing play better than any side in history

If Reece Walsh was an NRL team all on his own, he would rank third in the league in one key statistic. It could prove the difference in Sunday’s...

01.10.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

The inside story of how Brisbane beat Penrith at their own game

Blood running hot and defending like demons, this is how the Broncos triumphed against the all-conquering Panthers - in their own inimitable way.

28.09.2025 7

WA Today

Dan Walsh

The inside story of how Brisbane beat Penrith at their own game

Blood running hot and defending like demons, this is how the Broncos triumphed against the all-conquering Panthers - in their own inimitable way.

28.09.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

The inside story of how Brisbane beat Penrith at their own game

Blood running hot and defending like demons, this is how the Broncos triumphed against the all-conquering Panthers - in their own inimitable way.

28.09.2025 6

The Age

Dan Walsh

The inside story of how Brisbane beat Penrith at their own game

Blood running hot and defending like demons, this is how the Broncos triumphed against the all-conquering Panthers - in their own inimitable way.

28.09.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

They don’t have a Cleary, Munster or Walsh. But here’s where the Sharks reign supreme

Cronulla have been the dark horses of this year’s finals series partly by virtue of an x-factor that sets them apart from the field.

26.09.2025 10

WA Today

Dan Walsh

They don’t have a Cleary, Munster or Walsh. But here’s where the Sharks reign supreme

Cronulla have been the dark horses of this year’s finals series partly by virtue of an x-factor that sets them apart from the field.

26.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

They don’t have a Cleary, Munster or Walsh. But here’s where the Sharks reign supreme

Cronulla have been the dark horses of this year’s finals series partly by virtue of an x-factor that sets them apart from the field.

26.09.2025 7

The Age

Dan Walsh

They don’t have a Cleary, Munster or Walsh. But here’s where the Sharks reign supreme

Cronulla have been the dark horses of this year’s finals series partly by virtue of an x-factor that sets them apart from the field.

26.09.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

29 passes, two kicks, six tries: The evolution behind Penrith’s perfect finals blitz

Sunday’s breathtaking demolition of Canterbury was six weeks in the making, with two unheralded Penrith playmakers key to the shift in Ivan...

22.09.2025 10

WA Today

Dan Walsh

29 passes, two kicks, six tries: The evolution behind Penrith’s perfect finals blitz

Sunday’s breathtaking demolition of Canterbury was six weeks in the making, with two unheralded Penrith playmakers key to the shift in Ivan...

22.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

29 passes, two kicks, six tries: The evolution behind Penrith’s perfect finals blitz

Sunday’s breathtaking demolition of Canterbury was six weeks in the making, with two unheralded Penrith playmakers key to the shift in Ivan...

22.09.2025 10

The Age

Dan Walsh

29 passes, two kicks, six tries: The evolution behind Penrith’s perfect finals blitz

Sunday’s breathtaking demolition of Canterbury was six weeks in the making, with two unheralded Penrith playmakers key to the shift in Ivan...

22.09.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

Raised in rugby, unmissable in league: Why is Nawaqanitawase so good?

The freedom of rugby has made Marky Mark a human highlight reel in the NRL, and the most watchable man in either code.

12.09.2025 9

WA Today

Dan Walsh

Raised in rugby, unmissable in league: Why is Nawaqanitawase so good?

The freedom of rugby has made Marky Mark a human highlight reel in the NRL, and the most watchable man in either code.

12.09.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh