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Brisbane Times

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‘Why are you out to get me?’ Green’s dummy spit raises questions ahead of $4m IPL stint

‘Why are you out to get me?’ Green’s dummy spit raises questions ahead of $4m IPL stint

Cameron Green’s long-awaited century ended in a fiery exchange outside the WA dressing room during a Sheffield Shield match.

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WA Today

Tom Decent

‘Why are you out to get me?’ Green’s dummy spit raises questions ahead of $4m IPL stint

‘Why are you out to get me?’ Green’s dummy spit raises questions ahead of $4m IPL stint

Cameron Green’s long-awaited century ended in a fiery exchange outside the WA dressing room during a Sheffield Shield match.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

‘Why are you out to get me?’ Green’s dummy spit raises questions ahead of $4m IPL stint

‘Why are you out to get me?’ Green’s dummy spit raises questions ahead of $4m IPL stint

Cameron Green’s long-awaited century ended in a fiery exchange outside the WA dressing room during a Sheffield Shield match.

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The Age

Tom Decent

‘Why are you out to get me?’ Green’s dummy spit raises questions ahead of $4m IPL stint

‘Why are you out to get me?’ Green’s dummy spit raises questions ahead of $4m IPL stint

Cameron Green’s long-awaited century ended in a fiery exchange outside the WA dressing room during a Sheffield Shield match.

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Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

Thousands of fans ran onto the field when Johnston broke the try-scoring record. The PM and I were two of them

Thousands of fans ran onto the field when Johnston broke the try-scoring record. The PM and I were two of them

The NRL warned fans not to run onto Allianz Stadium if Alex Johnston became the game’s most prolific try-scorer, but no one listened. Here’s what...

14.03.2026 10

WA Today

Tom Decent

Thousands of fans ran onto the field when Johnston broke the try-scoring record. The PM and I were two of them

Thousands of fans ran onto the field when Johnston broke the try-scoring record. The PM and I were two of them

The NRL warned fans not to run onto Allianz Stadium if Alex Johnston became the game’s most prolific try-scorer, but no one listened. Here’s what...

14.03.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

Thousands of fans ran onto the field when Johnston broke the try-scoring record. The PM and I were two of them

Thousands of fans ran onto the field when Johnston broke the try-scoring record. The PM and I were two of them

The NRL warned fans not to run onto Allianz Stadium if Alex Johnston became the game’s most prolific try-scorer, but no one listened. Here’s what...

14.03.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

Thousands of fans ran onto the field when Johnston broke the try-scoring record. The PM and I were two of them

Thousands of fans ran onto the field when Johnston broke the try-scoring record. The PM and I were two of them

The NRL warned fans not to run onto Allianz Stadium if Alex Johnston became the game’s most prolific try-scorer, but no one listened. Here’s what...

14.03.2026 10

The Age

Tom Decent

The question Lomax could have answered better at his first rugby press conference

The question Lomax could have answered better at his first rugby press conference

About 20 minutes into a packed media conference, flanked by Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh, Zac Lomax was tossed what a straightforward question...

10.03.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

The question Lomax could have answered better at his first rugby press conference

The question Lomax could have answered better at his first rugby press conference

About 20 minutes into a packed media conference, flanked by Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh, Zac Lomax was tossed what a straightforward question...

10.03.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

The question Lomax could have answered better at his first rugby press conference

The question Lomax could have answered better at his first rugby press conference

About 20 minutes into a packed media conference, flanked by Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh, Zac Lomax was tossed what a straightforward question...

10.03.2026 10

The Age

Tom Decent

The question Lomax could have answered better at his first rugby press conference

The question Lomax could have answered better at his first rugby press conference

About 20 minutes into a packed media conference, flanked by Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh, Zac Lomax was tossed what a straightforward question...

10.03.2026 20

WA Today

Tom Decent

Buddy 2.0: Sydney falls in love with its latest forward superstar at the SCG

As he slotted his maiden goal for his new club against his old one, Charlie Curnow staked his claim as the successor to Lance Franklin, Barry Hall and...

06.03.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

Buddy 2.0: Sydney falls in love with its latest forward superstar at the SCG

As he slotted his maiden goal for his new club against his old one, Charlie Curnow staked his claim as the successor to Lance Franklin, Barry Hall and...

06.03.2026 10

WA Today

Tom Decent

Buddy 2.0: Sydney falls in love with its latest forward superstar at the SCG

As he slotted his maiden goal for his new club against his old one, Charlie Curnow staked his claim as the successor to Lance Franklin, Barry Hall and...

06.03.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

Buddy 2.0: Sydney falls in love with its latest forward superstar at the SCG

As he slotted his maiden goal for his new club against his old one, Charlie Curnow staked his claim as the successor to Lance Franklin, Barry Hall and...

06.03.2026 20

The Age

Tom Decent

Jason Gillespie is right. Khawaja played the race card at the wrong time

Usman Khawaja’s belief that commentary about his preparation for the first Test carried racist undertones was inflammatory, and wide of the mark.

03.01.2026 30

WA Today

Tom Decent

Jason Gillespie is right. Khawaja played the race card at the wrong time

Usman Khawaja’s belief that commentary about his preparation for the first Test carried racist undertones was inflammatory, and wide of the mark.

03.01.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

Jason Gillespie is right. Khawaja played the race card at the wrong time

Usman Khawaja’s belief that commentary about his preparation for the first Test carried racist undertones was inflammatory, and wide of the mark.

03.01.2026 30

The Age

Tom Decent

Jason Gillespie is right. Khawaja played the race card at the wrong time

Usman Khawaja’s belief that commentary about his preparation for the first Test carried racist undertones was inflammatory, and wide of the mark.

03.01.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

Inside the 21-minute grilling of the MCG curator and his boss

When MCG curator Matt Page and MCC chief executive Stuart Fox emerged from gate two of the empty coliseum on Sunday, their slow walk towards dozens of...

28.12.2025 10

WA Today

Tom Decent

Inside the 21-minute grilling of the MCG curator and his boss

When MCG curator Matt Page and MCC chief executive Stuart Fox emerged from gate two of the empty coliseum on Sunday, their slow walk towards dozens of...

28.12.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

Inside the 21-minute grilling of the MCG curator and his boss

When MCG curator Matt Page and MCC chief executive Stuart Fox emerged from gate two of the empty coliseum on Sunday, their slow walk towards dozens of...

28.12.2025 20

The Age

Tom Decent

Inside the 21-minute grilling of the MCG curator and his boss

When MCG curator Matt Page and MCC chief executive Stuart Fox emerged from gate two of the empty coliseum on Sunday, their slow walk towards dozens of...

28.12.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

Stick with Bazball or swallow some pride? How England can save the Ashes

England are 2-0 down and the knives are out over the Bazball philosophy of coach Brendon McCullum and his team. So we’ve piloted in cricket writers...

11.12.2025 10

WA Today

Tom Decent

Stick with Bazball or swallow some pride? How England can save the Ashes

England are 2-0 down and the knives are out over the Bazball philosophy of coach Brendon McCullum and his team. So we’ve piloted in cricket writers...

11.12.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

Stick with Bazball or swallow some pride? How England can save the Ashes

England are 2-0 down and the knives are out over the Bazball philosophy of coach Brendon McCullum and his team. So we’ve piloted in cricket writers...

11.12.2025 10

The Age

Tom Decent

Stick with Bazball or swallow some pride? How England can save the Ashes

England are 2-0 down and the knives are out over the Bazball philosophy of coach Brendon McCullum and his team. So we’ve piloted in cricket writers...

11.12.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

Khawaja, Lyon and England’s top order: Who’s under the most pressure heading into Brisbane?

In the series’ lone pink-ball Test, England are out to respond to a humbling loss in Perth.

01.12.2025 10

WA Today

Tom Decent

Khawaja, Lyon and England’s top order: Who’s under the most pressure heading into Brisbane?

In the series’ lone pink-ball Test, England are out to respond to a humbling loss in Perth.

01.12.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

Khawaja, Lyon and England’s top order: Who’s under the most pressure heading into Brisbane?

In the series’ lone pink-ball Test, England are out to respond to a humbling loss in Perth.

01.12.2025 10

The Age

Tom Decent

Khawaja, Lyon and England’s top order: Who’s under the most pressure heading into Brisbane?

In the series’ lone pink-ball Test, England are out to respond to a humbling loss in Perth.

01.12.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

Should Usman Khawaja walk away from Test cricket … before he’s pushed?

Age, form and a dodgy back are all conspiring against the 85-Test veteran. Retirement on his own terms might be the most palatable option.

24.11.2025 10

WA Today

Tom Decent

Should Usman Khawaja walk away from Test cricket … before he’s pushed?

Age, form and a dodgy back are all conspiring against the 85-Test veteran. Retirement on his own terms might be the most palatable option.

24.11.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

Should Usman Khawaja walk away from Test cricket … before he’s pushed?

Age, form and a dodgy back are all conspiring against the 85-Test veteran. Retirement on his own terms might be the most palatable option.

24.11.2025 10

The Age

Tom Decent

Should Usman Khawaja walk away from Test cricket … before he’s pushed?

Age, form and a dodgy back are all conspiring against the 85-Test veteran. Retirement on his own terms might be the most palatable option.

24.11.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

The Ashes will be a war of attrition. It’s already begun

Nine days before a ball is bowled in the series, Australia are already dealing with injuries. The Ashes could be a case of last man standing.

12.11.2025 10

WA Today

Tom Decent

The Ashes will be a war of attrition. It’s already begun

Nine days before a ball is bowled in the series, Australia are already dealing with injuries. The Ashes could be a case of last man standing.

12.11.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

The Ashes will be a war of attrition. It’s already begun

Nine days before a ball is bowled in the series, Australia are already dealing with injuries. The Ashes could be a case of last man standing.

12.11.2025 10

The Age

Tom Decent

The Ashes will be a war of attrition. It’s already begun

Nine days before a ball is bowled in the series, Australia are already dealing with injuries. The Ashes could be a case of last man standing.

12.11.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

Australia have settled on their Ashes squad. Can they beat England … again?

An unfamiliar opening pair. An average age of 33.5. Feverish debate about the all-rounder’s spot. The knives are out for Australia, but here’s why...

07.11.2025 10

WA Today

Tom Decent

Australia have settled on their Ashes squad. Can they beat England … again?

An unfamiliar opening pair. An average age of 33.5. Feverish debate about the all-rounder’s spot. The knives are out for Australia, but here’s why...

07.11.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

Australia have settled on their Ashes squad. Can they beat England … again?

An unfamiliar opening pair. An average age of 33.5. Feverish debate about the all-rounder’s spot. The knives are out for Australia, but here’s why...

07.11.2025 10

The Age

Tom Decent

Australia have settled on their Ashes squad. Can they beat England … again?

An unfamiliar opening pair. An average age of 33.5. Feverish debate about the all-rounder’s spot. The knives are out for Australia, but here’s why...

07.11.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

‘I feel for Sammy’: How Konstas found out about his Test axing

The intensity and spotlight of an Ashes opener was deemed too great a risk for a prodigious cricketer still burdened by his dazzling debut. Sam...

05.11.2025 7

WA Today

Tom Decent

‘I feel for Sammy’: How Konstas found out about his Test axing

The intensity and spotlight of an Ashes opener was deemed too great a risk for a prodigious cricketer still burdened by his dazzling debut. Sam...

05.11.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

‘I feel for Sammy’: How Konstas found out about his Test axing

The intensity and spotlight of an Ashes opener was deemed too great a risk for a prodigious cricketer still burdened by his dazzling debut. Sam...

05.11.2025 10

The Age

Tom Decent

‘I feel for Sammy’: How Konstas found out about his Test axing

The intensity and spotlight of an Ashes opener was deemed too great a risk for a prodigious cricketer still burdened by his dazzling debut. Sam...

05.11.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

Cummins has been asked about it hundreds of times. He doesn’t really know the answer

Pat Cummins is out of the Ashes opener, but will bowl again this week. That doesn’t mean, by any stretch, it’s a smooth path from here.

27.10.2025 8

WA Today

Tom Decent

Cummins has been asked about it hundreds of times. He doesn’t really know the answer

Pat Cummins is out of the Ashes opener, but will bowl again this week. That doesn’t mean, by any stretch, it’s a smooth path from here.

27.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent