@VornC

Dad, HPE lecturer at UTAS, likes being outdoors

 Tasmania
Joined June 2013
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Australian batters aren't scoring runs like they used to. There are a few reasons why, but the answer isn't obvious. @VornC @UTAS_ theconversation.com/once-the…

Once the envy of the world, where has Australia’s batting talent gone?

Australian batters aren’t scoring runs like they used to. There are a few reasons why, but the answer isn’t obvious.

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The AFL's new wildcard round kicks off the finals series, and the narratives about its introduction have fluctuated through the season. @VornC @UTAS_ theconversation.com/the-afl-…

The AFL finals haven’t changed in 25 years, until now. What is the wildcard round?

The AFL’s new wildcard round kicks off the finals series, and the narratives about its introduction have fluctuated through the season.

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Many believe the Glasgow Commonwealth Games saved the event from extinction. But did the scaled-down version really work? @Dr_bph @VornC @CharlesSturtUni @UTAS_ theconversation.com/australi…

Australia dominated as usual, but were the new-look Commonwealth Games the way of the future?

Many believe the Glasgow Commonwealth Games saved the event from extinction. But did the scaled-down version really work?

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The Commonwealth Games’ future will depend on affordable hosting, strong stories and benefits that remain after the podiums are packed away. @Dr_bph @VornC @CharlesSturtUni @UTAS_ theconversation.com/the-comm…

The Commonwealth Games are here, with fewer sports, more nations and an uncertain future

The Commonwealth Games’ future will depend on affordable hosting, strong stories and benefits that remain after the podiums are packed away.

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Only one team lifts the World Cup trophy. But the rewards, including prize money, mean many countries walk away satisfied. @VornC @UTAS_ theconversation.com/can-you-…

Can you be a World Cup ‘winner’ without winning the World Cup?

Only one team lifts the World Cup trophy. But the rewards, including prize money, mean many countries walk away satisfied.

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Writers have long sought to understand the magic and meaning of soccer. Here are some books to savor. theconversation.com/cant-get…

Can’t get enough of the World Cup? Here are the best books about soccer – chosen by experts

Writers have long sought to understand the magic and meaning of soccer. Here are some books to savor.

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The World Cup is into the knockout phase after an action-packed group stage in which athletes and fans shone. @VornC @UTAS_ theconversation.com/the-worl…

The World Cup enters its next stage after witch doctors, surprises and emergency beer deliveries

The World Cup is into the knockout phase after an action-packed group stage in which athletes and fans shone.

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From the cringey ‘U-S-A!’ to the iconic ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, the battle for soccer's top prize starts in the stands. @Dr_bph @VornC @CharlesSturtUni @UTAS_ theconversation.com/why-the-…

Why the US World Cup chants are being mocked – and what makes a great one

From the cringey ‘U-S-A!’ to the iconic ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, the battle for soccer’s top prize starts in the stands.

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The soccer was superb but the 1994 World Cup in the US is also remembered for multiple controversies. @Dr_bph @VornC @CharlesSturtUni @UTAS_ theconversation.com/the-divi…

The ‘Divine Ponytail’, drug scandals and the OJ Simpson chase: looking back at the 1994 US World Cup

The soccer was superb but the 1994 World Cup in the US is also remembered for multiple controversies.

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The idea. The stroke of paint. Bird. Curry. Analytics. Initially viewed sceptically, the 3-point line changed basketball forever – and the athletes who play it. Via @VornC and @HartleyTC #NBA #NBAFinals theconversation.com/game-cha…

Game changers: how a stroke of paint transformed basketball, and the athletes who play it

For decades, basketball was dominated by super tall players crowding around the basket for easy shots. Then things changed with a stroke of paint.

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Ellyse Perry talks about her vision for the game's future, and looks back at her career after being named the greatest female international cricketer of the 21st century espncricinfo.com/story/ellys…

Ellyse Perry's advice to young players: 'Play as many sports as you can for as long as you can'

One of the greatest cricketers of all time talks about her vision for the game's future, and looks back at her career

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A batter extraordinaire, his Test average of 56.05 is the second-best among the 15 in the 10,000-club. He's been part of Australia's successful campaigns at the 2015 and 2023 ODI World Cups, 2021 T20 World Cup, and the 2021-23 World Test Championship. Happy birthday, Steve Smith 👏
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One-day internationals revolutionised cricket and remarkably, they started by accident. @VornC @UTAS_ theconversation.com/game-cha…

Game changers: how a rainy week led a frustrated Don Bradman to reinvent cricket

One-day internationals revolutionised cricket and remarkably, they started by accident.

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The world will miss the great Neale Daniher. 🫶
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Neale Daniher has lost his brave fight against motor neurone disease, but his legacy will live on. @Dr_bph @VornC @CharlesSturtUni @UTAS_ theconversation.com/neale-da…

Neale Daniher was ferocious and inspirational, whether on the footy field or fighting ‘the Beast’

Neale Daniher has lost his brave fight against motor neurone disease, but his legacy will live on.

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Parents can freak out if their Year 12 is vague about life after school. But this doesn't mean they need to project this stress back onto their kids. @Dr_bph @VornC @CharlesSturtUni @UTAS_ theconversation.com/so-your-…

So your Year 12 student hasn’t decided what’s next. Here’s what to say – and what not to – about...

Parents can freak out if their Year 12 is vague about life after school. But this doesn’t mean they need to project this stress back onto their kids.

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School camps are not just a break from normal classes. They can teach self-reliance, leadership and problem solving. @Dr_bph @VornC @CharlesSturtUni @UTAS_ theconversation.com/some-sch…

Some schools have stopped running camps as costs rise. What can we do instead?

School camps are not just a break from normal classes. They can teach self-reliance, leadership and problem solving.

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Many Australian athletes live below the poverty line but others rake in millions. What's the deal with player wages in our major sports? @VornC @UTAS_ theconversation.com/nrl-and-…

NRL and AFL wage growth is off the charts – what about other Australian athletes?

Many Australian athletes live below the poverty line but others rake in millions. What’s the deal with player wages in our major sports?

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"How lucky we were to welcome Dennis into our homes." - Bruce McAvaney's tribute to the late Dennis Cometti 🕊️
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Dennis Cometti was one of Australia's finest sports broadcasters, with many of his one-liners to live on in footy vernacular. @VornC @UTAS_ theconversation.com/centimet…

‘Centimetre perfect’: how commentator Dennis Cometti became footy’s favourite voice

Dennis Cometti was one of Australia’s finest sports broadcasters, with many of his one-liners to live on in footy vernacular.

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