The Finktank: Jesse Fink

The Finktank is more of what you've come to expect from Jesse Fink, The World Game's enfant terrible, but with a bent on the big issues in sport. No sport, no personality, no subject, is off limits. 

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Winter Olympics let down by Nine and Foxtel

19 February 2010 | 17:00 - By Jesse Fink
It seems Eddie McGuire, Nine, and Foxtel have left their Winter Olympics expertise in the locker room [GETTY]

The dumbing down of big sporting events happens when TV networks don't do them the justice they deserve, writes The Finktank. Continue Reading

What's Sydney FC's motivation?

17 February 2010 | 15:00 - By Jesse Fink
Six teams will play in the A-League finals series, but one of them has already got what it wants from the season [GETTY]

Do the minor premiers have anything to play for in the finals series now that Asian Champions League qualification has been secured? Continue Reading

Nazi swastikas don't belong in sports magazines

12 February 2010 | 00:00 - By Jesse Fink
The latest Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition is on stands now

I’ve seen some dumb things in my time covering sport, from the plain ill advised (Michael Jordan giving up basketball to play baseball) to the straight downright gold-plated stupid (John Hopoate’s digital mischief springs to mind). Continue Reading

All Stars all right with me

10 February 2010 | 13:30 - By Jesse Fink
Scott Prince, left, and Preston Campbell, right, will take to the field for the Indigenous All Stars against the NRL All Stars [GETTY]

The forming of Indigenous sports teams is not racist, rather a chance to instil community pride and inspiration, writes Jesse Fink. Continue Reading

Marriage the wrong axe to grind, Mr Mayer

05 February 2010 | 00:00 - By Jesse Fink
John Mayer
Mayer ... sends dirty text messages. [GETTY]

John Mayer can sing, looks cool, but sounds stupid when he talks about Tiger Woods, writes Jesse Fink. Continue Reading

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