Open Season: Matthew Hall
Sport, without spin, from around the world. Matthew Hall considers the issues behind the headlines and tells the stories that others don't.
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Verbeek's message: Get out
If you want to be selected in the Socceroos World Cup squad you had better be playing overseas, writes Matthew Hall. Continue Reading
Rewarding mediocrity: A-League's minor problem
Is it right that Newcastle Jets, who finished 14 points behind "premiers" Sydney FC, can still be crowned A-League "champions"? Continue Reading
Australia's World Cup bid: sugar, tea, & the truth
It seems the goalposts have moved and not all bidders are invited to FIFA's 2018 party, writes Matthew Hall. Continue Reading
The Saints make it easy for Hollywood
New Orleans' come from behind victory in Super Bowl XLIV is the kind of fairytale gridiron film that writes itself. Continue Reading
Hurricanes, gay rights, and hometown pride
Super Bowl XLIV will be a typically emotional affair. Matthew Hall previews one of sport's marquee events. Continue Reading
World Cup war questions Australia's national identity
If Australia's bid for the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup does nothing else it has, at the very least, kick-started a debate about what this nation is today and what the nation may or may not want to be in the future. Continue Reading
Melbourne: Sporting capital of the world (except for the World Cup)
There is powerful opposition to Australia's bid to host the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cups, and it comes from close to home. Continue Reading
Is Park Ji-Sung Asia's best ever?
The Korean midfielder may not have had the best match in the Champions League final, but he has come a long way from being shunned by clubs in his home country. Continue Reading
Nelson Mandela & the Aussie backyard BBQ (invite only)
An Australian supporters group brings apartheid back to South Africa for the 2010 World Cup. Continue Reading
Jolly good show, England
England deserves credit where it's due. Continue Reading
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