#simonsmale — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #simonsmale, aggregated by home.social.
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Live: Souths face Knights in sudden death finals elimination clash
By Simon SmaleSouth Sydney and Newcastle get the NRL Finals series underway with an elimination clash at the Sydney Football Stadium. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/nrl-finals-live-updates-rabbitohs-vs-knights/107136652
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Live: Rivals Rams and 49ers meet for historic first NFL match in Australia
By Michael Doyle and Simon SmaleThe National Football League is being played in Australia for the first time, as the LA Rams face the San Francisco 49ers at the MCG. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/nfl-melbourne-la-rams-san-francisco-49ers-mcg/107134236
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The FIFO Rams may have lost the battle for hearts and minds
By Simon SmaleAhead of the NFL's debut at the MCG, the San Francisco 49ers have embraced Australia and been embraced right back in turn. But have the LA Rams missed an opportunity to throw their arms around the locals, particularly given this is supposed to be their party?
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The FIFO Rams may have lost the battle for hearts and minds
By Simon SmaleAhead of the NFL's debut at the MCG, the San Francisco 49ers have embraced Australia and been embraced right back in turn. But have the LA Rams missed an opportunity to throw their arms around the locals, particularly given this is supposed to be their party?
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The FIFO Rams may have lost the battle for hearts and minds
By Simon SmaleAhead of the NFL's debut at the MCG, the San Francisco 49ers have embraced Australia and been embraced right back in turn. But have the LA Rams missed an opportunity to throw their arms around the locals, particularly given this is supposed to be their party?
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The FIFO Rams may have lost the battle for hearts and minds
By Simon SmaleAhead of the NFL's debut at the MCG, the San Francisco 49ers have embraced Australia and been embraced right back in turn. But have the LA Rams missed an opportunity to throw their arms around the locals, particularly given this is supposed to be their party?
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The FIFO Rams may have lost the battle for hearts and minds
By Simon SmaleAhead of the NFL's debut at the MCG, the San Francisco 49ers have embraced Australia and been embraced right back in turn. But have the LA Rams missed an opportunity to throw their arms around the locals, particularly given this is supposed to be their party?
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Meet the Aussie pair with eyes on LA and a plan for Snoop Dogg
By Simon SmaleTaliqua Clancy and Stefie Fejes have already secured qualification for the 2028 LA Olympic Games, but as well as knitting together a formidable partnership, Fejes's talent for crochet has Clancy's eyes fixed on a surprise gift for Snoop Dogg.
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How the NFL's trip to Melbourne is only the beginning
By Simon SmaleThe NFL will open its 2026 season with a match in Melbourne, Australia, this week, one of a record nine matches to take place overseas this season. And it shows no signs of slowing down yet.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-10/nfl-quest-for-world-domination-mcg-match/106703380
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How Ned overcame a decade of pain to return to running
By Simon SmaleNed Buckell often asks himself why he continues to run after enduring a decade of hell with a life-threatening infection and a hip replacement operation at 21 years old. The answer is pretty simple.
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Everything you need to know ahead of NFL Melbourne
By Simon SmaleThe San Francisco 49ers are taking on the Los Angeles Rams at the MCG, the first NFL regular-season game to be held in Australia. Here's everything you need to know.
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Live: Cowboys suffer huge finals blow, Dragons face Eels
By Simon SmaleNorth Queensland Cowboys star Reuben Cotter will miss week one of the finals after being charged for a high tackle against the Raiders. The Dragons and Eels look to end their seasons on a high. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-06/nrl-live-updates-dragons-eels-panthers-wests-tigers/107121502
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Live: Warriors aim to wrap up NRL minor premiership
By Simon SmaleThe Warriors will look to wrap up the NRL minor premiership when they host the Sea Eagles at a packed Mount Smart stadium in Auckland. Follow live.
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Live: Jai Arrow plays his ceremonial 100th Souths game
By Simon SmaleThe Dolphins are on the Gold Coast to face the Titans before Jai Arrow walks out with the Rabbitohs for the 100th time against rivals the Roosters. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-04/nrl-live-rabbitohs-roosters-jai-arrow/107111896
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Roller-coaster tifo sets new standard
By Simon SmaleGerman second-tier club VfL Osnabrück set a new bar for spectacular tifo fan displays with a fully functioning roller-coaster ahead of their game against giants Bayern Munich in the DFB-Pokal Cup.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-04/german-roller-coaster-tifo-catches-the-eye/107114970
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Fox makes golden return to Paris Olympic venue
By Simon SmaleJess Fox has fond memories of the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium, where she claimed a stunning double gold at the Paris Olympics. And upon her return to the venue for the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup series, she claims yet another gold medal.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-04/jess-fox-returns-to-paris-and-wins-k1-gold/107114824
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How the 'world champion persona' didn't come overnight for Matt Hauser
By Simon SmaleDespite being Australia's first male triathlon world champion in 20 years, Matt Hauser is still building the blocks towards his aim of Olympic success in 2028.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-28/matt-hauser-triathlon-success/107047972
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How Rosie Fordham leads the way in a race 'everybody comes out for'
By Simon SmaleRosie Fordham is already Australia's most successful cross-country ski racer in history, and she relished a reminder of the sport's growing popularity as she won the Kangaroo Hoppet. But she has her sights set on getting even better.
#CrossCountry #NordicSkiing #WinterSports #Sport #SimonSmale
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Live: Nikita Tszyu and Ben Mahoney meet in world title eliminator
By Simon SmaleNikita Tszyu and Ben Mahoney both put their undefeated records on the line for a chance to fight IBF super welterweight world champion, England's Josh Kelly. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/live-updates-nikita-tszyu-vs-ben-mahoney/107079594
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Pogačar's sensational solo attack squeezes Vuelta rivals dry
By Simon SmaleTadej Pogačar has taken a dominant lead in the Vuelta a España, winning his second stage with a phenomenal 50km solo breakaway attack in Andorra.
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How getting surf life saving into the Olympics could save lives
By Simon SmaleThe top seed in this year's Iron Series, who made headlines by helping save a shark attack victim earlier this year at Coogee, says having surf life saving in the Brisbane Olympic Games would help raise the profile of the sport, and as a result, save lives.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/surf-life-saving-brisbane-olympics/107064172
#SurfLifeSaving #Sport #OlympicGames #OlympicGamesOrganisingCommittee #SimonSmale
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From almost drowning as a child to the pinnacle of surf lifesaving
By Simon SmaleA childhood accident could so easily have cost surf lifesaver Tiarnee Massie her life. But now the 28-year-old heads into this year's Iron Series as the number one seed.
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Live: AFL boss takes questions on Sydney Swans scandal
By Simon SmaleAFL boss Andrew Dillon will front the press over the league's handling of the Sydney Swans scandal in Melbourne.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-24/afl-sydney-swans-scandal-andrew-dillon/107070342
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Runner smashes half-marathon record, heads straight to the football
By Simon SmaleYomif Kejelcha reclaims the men's half-marathon world record with a sizzling time of 56 minutes, 51 seconds in Buenos Aires.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-24/half-marathon-world-record-smashed-in-buenos-aires/107070524
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Australia's bowling attack can't disguise batting failings forever
By Simon SmaleAustralia is blessed with a battery of potent fast bowlers while the batters continue to crumble. But a day of reckoning is coming.
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Quick hits: A Shoriful stunner amid more left-arm carnage in the 29th two-day Test
By Henry Hanson and Simon SmaleMitchell Starc delivers once more but it's another left-arm seamer who delivers the ball of the series, as Test cricket is blessed with its 29th two-day match. Here are the quick hits from day two of the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh.
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Live: Green the key as Australia looks to extend lead on day two
By Simon Smale and Henry HansonCam Green is looking to combine with Australia's lower order as day two begins in Mackay, after a frenetic 18-wicket opening day against Bangladesh. Follow live.
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Quick hits: Stunning Shoriful rivals Starc's staggering spell, Hazlewood fumes
By Simon Smale and Henry HansonTwo lethal left arm quicks combine for 12 wickets, Australia comes close to snaring the rarest of dismissals, and a Harrup Park specialist fails on his return. Here are the quick hits from day one of the second Test.
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Live: History looms in Mackay as Australia looks for response against Bangladesh
By Simon Smale and Henry HansonMackay's Harrup Park becomes the 12th Australian venue to host a Test match, with Australia desperate for an improved performance in the second and final Test against Bangladesh. Follow live.
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Why these people believe in 'freak' Tadej Pogačar's victories
By Simon SmaleAs Tadej Pogačar continues to mop up cycling's biggest accolades and most controversial record, one former doper believes he has found the answer to his success: he is just a "freak".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-22/tadej-pogacar-tour-de-france-wins-suspicion/106881158
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Why this future star has 'goosebumps' over triathlon's future
By Simon SmaleAs AusTriathlon launches its High Performance Hub on the Gold Coast, one of the sport's rising stars is dreaming of success at Brisbane 2032.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-18/austriathlon-high-performance-hub-gold-coast/107046056
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Shock Bangladesh defeat reveals bigger picture hiding in plain sight
By Simon SmaleOn paper, Australia's full-strength team should have wiped the floor with Bangladesh. But a lack of application to their Test match craft has left Australia vulnerable to teams that are driven to succeed in the longest format.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-16/australia-bangladesh-darwin-defeat-problems/107037438
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Quick hits: Das's redemption and Mehid's Messi attempt
By Simon Smale and Henry HansonLitton Das was wrong-footed behind the stumps, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz suffered a worse fate in front of them. Here are the quick hits from day four of the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-16/quick-hits-australia-vs-bangladesh-day-four/107043378
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Live: Australia in desperate need of runs with Bangladesh closing in on famous win
By Henry Hanson and Simon SmaleAustralia begins day four requiring a minor miracle to avoid a shock defeat against Bangladesh in Darwin. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-16/australia-bangladesh-live-updates-day-four-darwin/107043280