Shane Warne’s rise to stardom was no easy road, as many of the latest stars in the making like Harley Reid are finding out the hard way.
Justin Langer
These athletes are boxers. One is from Ireland, the other from Puerto Rico. In their countries they are as iconic as Cathy Freeman, Ash Barty or Sam Kerr are in Australia.
The surprise answer that gold medallist Nina Kennedy gave that had me reflecting on the soaring highs and deepest lows of life.
Want to win? Start by thinking like a winner — every single day.
The phrase, ‘These Are the Good Old Days,’ carries a delicious irony that would make even the most seasoned philosopher chuckle into their café latte.
I never knew this about ‘The Greatest’ until I discovered a great boxing program that is combating the effects of Parkinson’s Disease.
In my role as a coach, I often talk about a concept coined, “the platinum club”. They are rare, necessary, exhibit superior physical qualities, and are durable and resilient.
After 10 weeks in India, with even the threat of a war nearby, returning to the familiarity of Perth seemed ever so predictable... and perfect.
It’s the problem that seems to be entrenched into the core of male mentality for generations upon generations — don’t show your vulnerability.
The fear and confusion as we were rushed out of a war zone made clear to me how an escalating crisis should be dealt with.
Being ‘dropped’ by the nation would be incredibly hurtful, but politics like sport is not for the faint of heart.
During a visit to the Namgyal Monastery and Temple in McLeod Ganj, in Dharamsala, I heard four words I will never forget.
Modern-day sport provides lessons for society showing that just because you engage with opponents afterwards, doesn’t mean you don’t care.
The first time I was dropped from the Australian team, Rod, the then head coach of the Australian Institute of Sport Cricket Academy, was the first person to ring me.
‘Be where your feet are’ is a powerful message that encourages staying present in the current moment, avoiding distractions from past failures or future anxieties, and promoting emotional stability.
Decades of poor behaviour are starting to take their toll.
The players of 2025 will one day look back at that frozen moment from last week and remember the good, the bad and the ugly, of this period.
The human brain, remarkable as it is, wasn’t designed for the relentless decision-making demanded by modern leadership.
Inglis’s rise in Australian cricket represents one of the more unique pathways to international success, with his journey beginning far from Australian shores, writes Justin Langer.
Indigenous players are the lifeblood of our great game but dwindling numbers of them in our top flight competition needs to be addressed.
Losing on the biggest sporting stages can be hard to come back from, but learning from your failures is what gives you a successful future, writes Justin Langer.
It has been a tragic week for the AFL and a stark reminder of how difficult it can be adapting to life after being a professional athlete playing at the highest level, writes Justin Langer.
His latest milestone, which few Australian cricketers have achieved, is further proof of why the former captain should be forgiven for Sandpapergate, writes Justin Langer.
The Perth Scorchers might have missed finals but one of the franchise’s most iconic moments was the catalyst for the league’s successful overhaul, writes Justin Langer.
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