Sports Commentary

The old-fashioned stink is just a novelty in rugby league these days. 'Blocker' reckons it's not the only thing missing in an era where some players 'don't even like footy'.

'So you do remember?' Robbie Cornthwaite ignored an order from Tony Popovic. This is the scathing reaction that left him floored by the coach's level of focus.

Trent Copeland didn’t start bowling until he was 21. Within five years he was playing Test cricket. It all started with a narky comment on a hockey field.

One was a golfing favourite, another a league great. There was a coach’s dad, a revered Saint and one whose voice was the sound of Origin’s …

Jayden Brailey was rushed to hospital in an ambulance. His parents followed close behind. And then, unexpectedly, Mick Ennis walked in.

Wally Lewis had a seizure while playing at Lang Park. He had another live on TV while reading the news. He eventually had surgery that removed a part of his brain, fixing his problem but presenting a new one.

Peter 'Spida' Everitt is a decade removed from his 291st and last AFL game. But some old habits die hard. And some things he can't cop.

Boomers legend Shane Heal was commentating last night's violent Australia-Philippines game. He'll never forget the look on Matthew Dellavedova's face.

On weekdays, she's a maths and PE teacher. On weekends, Kate McCarthy is a Brisbane Lion, a Triple M commentator, and she may soon be a Brisbane Bronco too. All the more amazing given the pacemaker in her heart.

'Gibbo, Maxie Walker, Richie and Tony Greig are just about to have their heavenly peace disturbed.' Ian Maurice on his legendary commentary mate, Darrell Eastlake.