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Jack Snape Nov 16, 2024

A pleasure to chat with Nick Hockley, who remains an enigma despite almost five years in control of Australia's favourite pastime. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/nov/17/cricket-australia-ceo-nick-hockley-departure-career-bio?CMP=aus_bsky

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley: ‘I’m not very good at enjoying the cricket’

The Englishman has stabilised the game during his tenure but says he still has plenty to do before he steps down at the conclusion of the summer

The Guardian

Jack Snape Nov 14, 2024

Lush evening at the #sokkah. Bahrain lost to China overnight so the Socceroos are still second. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2024/nov/14/stuttering-socceroos-have-work-to-do-for-usa-2026-after-saudi-stumble?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Socceroos haunted by mediocrity before surviving late scare in Saudi stumble

Goalless draw might have been worse but for last-gasp offside call and return fixture in June now looks like a 2026 World Cup qualification shootout

The Guardian

Jack Snape Nov 14, 2024

Hello Australian sports fans, nice to be somewhere new and shiny.

Jack Snape Nov 14, 2024

Bear with me here ... might it actually be better for Popovic's Socceroos to have to go through another round of qualification? 4 more matches, higher pressure, better atmosphere/crowds than friendlies. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/nov/14/australia-socceroos-vs-saudi-arabia-world-cup-qualifier-melbourne-tony-popovic-herve-renard-jackson-irvine?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Socceroos seek to build on newfound momentum in crunch clash with Saudi Arabia

Australia have started to turn around their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign but now face familiar foes looking to launch their own revival

The Guardian

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Jack Snape Nov 1, 2024

Plus, neither of those other clubs became premiers - the Lions lost the GF and Covid stopped the 2020 season early. And of course North walloped the premiers Brisbane in this year's round one.

Even more impressive is the Kangaroos have done it without Emma Kearney, who has been injured.

Jack Snape Nov 1, 2024

Are the 2024 Kangaroos the best AFLW team ever?

They will beat Gold Coast at Arden St tonight to finish the home and away season unbeaten. North will become just the third side to do so after Brisbane (2017) and Fremantle (2020), and they have done it over a longer season.

Jack Snape Nov 1, 2024

A glorious night out at Ironbark Fields last night for the start of the new A-League Women season. Western United beat Wellington Phoenix 4-2. Dinner and Diwali celebrations in Tarneit were 🧨

Jack Snape Nov 1, 2024

This is why licensed sports jerseys are so expensive.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/24/rebel-sport-financial-results-jersey-sale-markups

Rebel Sport the big winner as supporters pay high price for team jerseys and fan gear

Retailer mark-up as much as 50% of cost of licensed sporting kit while Australian rugby league sees shirt sales soar in cheaper pricing trial

The Guardian

Jack Snape Oct 18, 2024

Happy A-Leagues day, please enjoy 1000 words on the competition's past, present and future. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/oct/18/a-league-season-2024-25-start-20th-season?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Written with love... my first sport media job was on the matchday program The Full90.

‘It creates atmosphere’: A-League celebrates beautiful chaos amid signs of a vibrant future

Australia’s top tier of football has been on a rollercoaster ride but there is fresh hope for a revival as crowds bounce back ahead of a 20th season

The Guardian

Jack Snape Oct 17, 2024

Western Sydney Wanderers corporate structure. Will Glenn Duncan or Jefferson Cheng succeed Paul Lederer as chair?