The Cup News
Out of the shadows
Thursday March 31, 2011
He'll soon be appearing on the big screen in The Cup and Bait but for now, actor Martin Sacks is content to channel his inner Humphrey Bogart in a classic tuxedo, pinstriped suits, trenchcoat and fedoras. No gun required.Punter already appears to have lessened the load
Wednesday March 30, 2011
Giving up the captaincy was the no-brainer. If Ricky Ponting was not tapped on the shoulder - and he insisted he was not - then he could not help but see the writing on the wall.Ripe for the pickling
Tuesday March 29, 2011
The ever-versatile green tomato gives a different hue and flavour to many dishes, from salads to chips, writes Gail Thomas.Gutsy Uni break the drought
Monday March 28, 2011
WITH captain James Storer leading the way, University of Wollongong produced an enormous effort to win their first Illawarra Carlton League game when they downed Collegians 20-18 at University Oval yesterday.Let's keep the prix
Sunday March 27, 2011
Before you know it, the grand prix debate starts again: it costs too much, it's too noisy, no one wants it . . .New season dawns and few surprises
Thursday March 24, 2011
AH, FOOTY, its great to have you back. Last season was such a foregone conclusion all the experts had given the cup to the Pies by Christmas, there wasnt much surprise with the umps giving Judd his third Brownlow either. What do you mean its still 2011? Its round one? Collingwood hasnt won it again? I cant believe it! Fev, rule changes and the St Kilda scandals have scrambled my space-time continuum this pre-season seemed to go for at least two years.Emerging from the darkness
Saturday March 12, 2011
Family tragedy has tested the inner strength of hard man Sekope Kepu, writes Jamie Pandaram.THE QUESTION
Thursday March 10, 2011
THE QUESTIONCummings happy cup takes precedence
Wednesday March 9, 2011
BART Cummings said yesterday he was pleased that his task on Saturday was to attempt a 14th Australian Cup win and not a ninth Newmarket Handicap victory.