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Brisbane Times

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Money talks: Why Australia can afford to have the oldest Test team since the 1920s

Money talks: Why Australia can afford to have the oldest Test team since the 1920s

As cricketers’ incomes continue to rise, we will have to change our ideas on what we think is “too old” for the Australian Test side.

17.10.2026 10

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

Money talks: Why Australia can afford to have the oldest Test team since the 1920s

Money talks: Why Australia can afford to have the oldest Test team since the 1920s

As cricketers’ incomes continue to rise, we will have to change our ideas on what we think is “too old” for the Australian Test side.

17.10.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

Money talks: Why Australia can afford to have the oldest Test team since the 1920s

Money talks: Why Australia can afford to have the oldest Test team since the 1920s

As cricketers’ incomes continue to rise, we will have to change our ideas on what we think is “too old” for the Australian Test side.

17.10.2026 40

The Age

Malcolm Knox

Money talks: Why Australia can afford to have the oldest Test team since the 1920s

Money talks: Why Australia can afford to have the oldest Test team since the 1920s

As cricketers’ incomes continue to rise, we will have to change our ideas on what we think is “too old” for the Australian Test side.

17.10.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

If only the extreme weather knew the extreme nicknames we give it

Rain bombs, heat domes, atmospheric rivers, polar vortexes. Nature doesn’t hear what we call it; it only speaks through its actions.

10.10.2026 30

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

If only the extreme weather knew the extreme nicknames we give it

Rain bombs, heat domes, atmospheric rivers, polar vortexes. Nature doesn’t hear what we call it; it only speaks through its actions.

10.10.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

If only the extreme weather knew the extreme nicknames we give it

Rain bombs, heat domes, atmospheric rivers, polar vortexes. Nature doesn’t hear what we call it; it only speaks through its actions.

10.10.2026 30

The Age

Malcolm Knox

If only the extreme weather knew the extreme nicknames we give it

Rain bombs, heat domes, atmospheric rivers, polar vortexes. Nature doesn’t hear what we call it; it only speaks through its actions.

10.10.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

With one last magic moment, DCE shows he’ll be a Hull of a big loss for the NRL

Daly Cherry-Evans’ recruitment, like Cooper Cronk’s in 2018, proved the difference for the Roosters in 2026 as he owned another grand final.

05.10.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

With one last magic moment, DCE shows he’ll be a Hull of a big loss for the NRL

Daly Cherry-Evans’ recruitment, like Cooper Cronk’s in 2018, proved the difference for the Roosters in 2026 as he owned another grand final.

05.10.2026 30

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

With one last magic moment, DCE shows he’ll be a Hull of a big loss for the NRL

Daly Cherry-Evans’ recruitment, like Cooper Cronk’s in 2018, proved the difference for the Roosters in 2026 as he owned another grand final.

05.10.2026 40

The Age

Malcolm Knox

With one last magic moment, DCE shows he’ll be a Hull of a big loss for the NRL

Daly Cherry-Evans’ recruitment, like Cooper Cronk’s in 2018, proved the difference for the Roosters in 2026 as he owned another grand final.

05.10.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

Everyone loves to hate the Roosters. But we shouldn’t. Their fans have suffered too

The truth of rugby league is that fandom is all about torment, punctuated by the briefest flashes of ecstasy. Even the Roosters have had their lean...

03.10.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

Everyone loves to hate the Roosters. But we shouldn’t. Their fans have suffered too

The truth of rugby league is that fandom is all about torment, punctuated by the briefest flashes of ecstasy. Even the Roosters have had their lean...

03.10.2026 30

The Age

Malcolm Knox

Everyone loves to hate the Roosters. But we shouldn’t. Their fans have suffered too

The truth of rugby league is that fandom is all about torment, punctuated by the briefest flashes of ecstasy. Even the Roosters have had their lean...

03.10.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

Everyone loves to hate the Roosters. But we shouldn’t. Their fans have suffered too

The truth of rugby league is that fandom is all about torment, punctuated by the briefest flashes of ecstasy. Even the Roosters have had their lean...

03.10.2026 150

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

Two hip drops, two very different results: NRL’s inconsistency leaves it open to criticism

Victor Radley’s hip drop tackle on Friday night was similar to Phoenix Crossland’s, but drew only a penalty – thanks in part to the league’s...

28.09.2026 40

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

Two hip drops, two very different results: NRL’s inconsistency leaves it open to criticism

Victor Radley’s hip drop tackle on Friday night was similar to Phoenix Crossland’s, but drew only a penalty – thanks in part to the league’s...

28.09.2026 100

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

Two hip drops, two very different results: NRL’s inconsistency leaves it open to criticism

Victor Radley’s hip drop tackle on Friday night was similar to Phoenix Crossland’s, but drew only a penalty – thanks in part to the league’s...

28.09.2026 100

The Age

Malcolm Knox

Two hip drops, two very different results: NRL’s inconsistency leaves it open to criticism

Victor Radley’s hip drop tackle on Friday night was similar to Phoenix Crossland’s, but drew only a penalty – thanks in part to the league’s...

28.09.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

Ed Sheeran made an art of being inoffensive: Here’s why it didn’t work

How is it that the singer ended up offending everyone? This is a study in the mental and moral gymnastics of inoffensiveness.

25.09.2026 40

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

Ed Sheeran made an art of being inoffensive: Here’s why it didn’t work

How is it that the singer ended up offending everyone? This is a study in the mental and moral gymnastics of inoffensiveness.

25.09.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

Ed Sheeran made an art of being inoffensive: Here’s why it didn’t work

How is it that the singer ended up offending everyone? This is a study in the mental and moral gymnastics of inoffensiveness.

25.09.2026 40

The Age

Malcolm Knox

Ed Sheeran made an art of being inoffensive: Here’s why it didn’t work

How is it that the singer ended up offending everyone? This is a study in the mental and moral gymnastics of inoffensiveness.

25.09.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

Newcastle’s rise from spoon to prelim is remarkable. But the Panthers are the big winners

Knights coach Justin Holbrook has created team spirit and harmony in a short period of time. They will need all that and more against Penrith.

21.09.2026 50

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

Newcastle’s rise from spoon to prelim is remarkable. But the Panthers are the big winners

Knights coach Justin Holbrook has created team spirit and harmony in a short period of time. They will need all that and more against Penrith.

21.09.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

Newcastle’s rise from spoon to prelim is remarkable. But the Panthers are the big winners

Knights coach Justin Holbrook has created team spirit and harmony in a short period of time. They will need all that and more against Penrith.

21.09.2026 40

The Age

Malcolm Knox

Newcastle’s rise from spoon to prelim is remarkable. But the Panthers are the big winners

Knights coach Justin Holbrook has created team spirit and harmony in a short period of time. They will need all that and more against Penrith.

21.09.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

Anaesthetics over aesthetics: welcome to rugby league’s painkiller knockouts

An athlete who can run, pass and kick only with the help of painkillers is enjoying a more enhanced performance than if he was lying on his couch...

18.09.2026 40

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

Anaesthetics over aesthetics: welcome to rugby league’s painkiller knockouts

An athlete who can run, pass and kick only with the help of painkillers is enjoying a more enhanced performance than if he was lying on his couch...

18.09.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

Anaesthetics over aesthetics: welcome to rugby league’s painkiller knockouts

An athlete who can run, pass and kick only with the help of painkillers is enjoying a more enhanced performance than if he was lying on his couch...

18.09.2026 90

The Age

Malcolm Knox

Anaesthetics over aesthetics: welcome to rugby league’s painkiller knockouts

An athlete who can run, pass and kick only with the help of painkillers is enjoying a more enhanced performance than if he was lying on his couch...

18.09.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

Cleary sin bin highlights flawed rule that needs to be changed immediately

Few would argue that kickers shouldn’t be protected, but things have gone way too far.

14.09.2026 50

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

Cleary sin bin highlights flawed rule that needs to be changed immediately

Few would argue that kickers shouldn’t be protected, but things have gone way too far.

14.09.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

Cleary sin bin highlights flawed rule that needs to be changed immediately

Few would argue that kickers shouldn’t be protected, but things have gone way too far.

14.09.2026 70

The Age

Malcolm Knox

Cleary sin bin highlights flawed rule that needs to be changed immediately

Few would argue that kickers shouldn’t be protected, but things have gone way too far.

14.09.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

My ‘daughter’ texted for help. Luckily, I ignored it

Digital scams are becoming more sophisticated by the day. I now eye my devices like they’re snakes.

12.09.2026 30

The Age

Malcolm Knox

My ‘daughter’ texted for help. Luckily, I ignored it

Digital scams are becoming more sophisticated by the day. I now eye my devices like they’re snakes.

12.09.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

My ‘daughter’ texted for help. Luckily, I ignored it

Digital scams are becoming more sophisticated by the day. I now eye my devices like they’re snakes.

12.09.2026 60

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

My ‘daughter’ texted for help. Luckily, I ignored it

Digital scams are becoming more sophisticated by the day. I now eye my devices like they’re snakes.

12.09.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

Show us the money: NRL objectives laid bare by ground allocations

The size of the crowd at Allianz Stadium for Cronulla’s home final on Saturday night is unlikely to dwarf what they would have attracted to their...

07.09.2026 90

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

Show us the money: NRL objectives laid bare by ground allocations

The size of the crowd at Allianz Stadium for Cronulla’s home final on Saturday night is unlikely to dwarf what they would have attracted to their...

07.09.2026 50

The Age

Malcolm Knox

Show us the money: NRL objectives laid bare by ground allocations

The size of the crowd at Allianz Stadium for Cronulla’s home final on Saturday night is unlikely to dwarf what they would have attracted to their...

07.09.2026 50

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

Show us the money: NRL objectives laid bare by ground allocations

The size of the crowd at Allianz Stadium for Cronulla’s home final on Saturday night is unlikely to dwarf what they would have attracted to their...

07.09.2026 50

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

September hate watch: The NRL finals crisis no one saw coming

For the majority of fans, watching the NRL in September is no longer about your team, who are now behind the wire in some secure tropical holiday...

04.09.2026 40

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

September hate watch: The NRL finals crisis no one saw coming

For the majority of fans, watching the NRL in September is no longer about your team, who are now behind the wire in some secure tropical holiday...

04.09.2026 80

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

September hate watch: The NRL finals crisis no one saw coming

For the majority of fans, watching the NRL in September is no longer about your team, who are now behind the wire in some secure tropical holiday...

04.09.2026 40

The Age

Malcolm Knox

September hate watch: The NRL finals crisis no one saw coming

For the majority of fans, watching the NRL in September is no longer about your team, who are now behind the wire in some secure tropical holiday...

04.09.2026 50

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

NRL hit the mark with Arrow, but kick-off change went out on the full

The NRL’s kick-off rule experiment was a waste of time, but Jai Arrow’s 99th game for the Rabbitohs on the Gold Coast will live long in the memory.

31.08.2026 50

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

NRL hit the mark with Arrow, but kick-off change went out on the full

The NRL’s kick-off rule experiment was a waste of time, but Jai Arrow’s 99th game for the Rabbitohs on the Gold Coast will live long in the memory.

31.08.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox