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G&GR readers right again

October 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article. OK, it wasn’t difficult to predict George Smith picking up the John Eales medal again ( the first man to do so), but once more the sharp rugby brains that read this blog got it right in the poll we ran.
Despite the worlds best 7 looking distinctly non-plussed in […]

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Tags: medal · george smith · john eales

John Eales Medal 2008 - the runners and riders

October 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article. The John Eales Medal is up for grabs again. It’s where the Wallaby players themselves vote for who they reckon the best player was after each match on a 3-2-1 basis. Included in this was our inglorious performance at the RWC last year and all 9 tests played under […]

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Tags: medal · 2008 · john eales

An Olympian rant

August 18th, 2008 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article. I realize we’re supposed to be all imbued in the Olympic spirit and all, but I can’t hold back any more. Here are a couple of things I need to get off my chest:
Whinge 1 - Handball
You could be mistaken for thinking that this was simply a bunch of […]

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Tags: tally · Olympic games · aussie · count · medal · hand ball · swimming