Ben Smith
@bensmith94.bsky.social
All-rounder for The West Australian's sport team, but mainly football (⚽) & rugby. Devin Booker, Tugay & emo night enthusiast. Views are sadly, my own. News tips: ben.smith@wanews.com.au
I know they squandered the chance to win it and then immediately threw the game away with some calamitious defending up the other end, but I actually came away more impressed with Newcastle
#F3Derby
#F3Derby
October 19, 2025 at 6:04 AM
I know they squandered the chance to win it and then immediately threw the game away with some calamitious defending up the other end, but I actually came away more impressed with Newcastle
#F3Derby
#F3Derby
Sharing this excert from Trevor Torrance. Shot, chaser.
August 25, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Sharing this excert from Trevor Torrance. Shot, chaser.
Massimo Allegri fronting the media ahead of AC Milan's Thursday night clash with Perth Glory. Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti says there is about 1000 tickets left.
July 28, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Massimo Allegri fronting the media ahead of AC Milan's Thursday night clash with Perth Glory. Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti says there is about 1000 tickets left.
Man, it is refreshing to interact with a football coach so open about the tactical side of the game.
I'm not saying Montemurro is a tactical Lisan al-Gaib, but it is nice to get football answers to football questions.
I'm not saying Montemurro is a tactical Lisan al-Gaib, but it is nice to get football answers to football questions.
June 30, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Man, it is refreshing to interact with a football coach so open about the tactical side of the game.
I'm not saying Montemurro is a tactical Lisan al-Gaib, but it is nice to get football answers to football questions.
I'm not saying Montemurro is a tactical Lisan al-Gaib, but it is nice to get football answers to football questions.
Started Severance. Glad Ben Wyatt finally got his claymation film made.
May 19, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Started Severance. Glad Ben Wyatt finally got his claymation film made.
Gout Gout. Holy crap. He clocked 9.99 seconds for the 100 - but it came with an illegal tailwind of +3.5 so the time won't count. Through to the final of the under-20 100m.
April 10, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Gout Gout. Holy crap. He clocked 9.99 seconds for the 100 - but it came with an illegal tailwind of +3.5 so the time won't count. Through to the final of the under-20 100m.
Season opener of AFL looks dope, can't believe what the script writers are cooking up
March 4, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Season opener of AFL looks dope, can't believe what the script writers are cooking up
Read Sellout by Dan Ozzi a couple of years ago. Have only just started on this one, but already sucked in. Not enough books written about the glory years of emo/pop-punk.
March 3, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Read Sellout by Dan Ozzi a couple of years ago. Have only just started on this one, but already sucked in. Not enough books written about the glory years of emo/pop-punk.
Hayley Williams writing After Laughter and Petals for Armour after divorcing Chad Gilbert.
February 21, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Hayley Williams writing After Laughter and Petals for Armour after divorcing Chad Gilbert.
Yeah I like the away, and don't mind them trying different things. Would have liked to see them do what the Wallabies did and incorporate indigenous art into the design
February 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Yeah I like the away, and don't mind them trying different things. Would have liked to see them do what the Wallabies did and incorporate indigenous art into the design
I enjoyed the way they tweaked the formula with each growing album - they weren’t content with releasing the same album over and over. VI was not an enjoyable record, but the way they pivoted, changed the formula and ended their career with two fun, good, interesting albums was appreciated.
February 17, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I enjoyed the way they tweaked the formula with each growing album - they weren’t content with releasing the same album over and over. VI was not an enjoyable record, but the way they pivoted, changed the formula and ended their career with two fun, good, interesting albums was appreciated.
I've always found YMA6 to be more of a singles band than an albums one: while I've liked most of their albums, they've never really gone above 'pretty good' in my estimations - but they have written one or two truly great songs per album consistently
February 17, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I've always found YMA6 to be more of a singles band than an albums one: while I've liked most of their albums, they've never really gone above 'pretty good' in my estimations - but they have written one or two truly great songs per album consistently
You Me At Six have kicked off their final tour and I had the pleasure of being at their last Australian show ever a few weeks back.
It's always a sad day when a band you've been listening to for more than a third of your life calls stumps. But there's something to be said for going out on own terms
It's always a sad day when a band you've been listening to for more than a third of your life calls stumps. But there's something to be said for going out on own terms
February 17, 2025 at 10:15 AM
You Me At Six have kicked off their final tour and I had the pleasure of being at their last Australian show ever a few weeks back.
It's always a sad day when a band you've been listening to for more than a third of your life calls stumps. But there's something to be said for going out on own terms
It's always a sad day when a band you've been listening to for more than a third of your life calls stumps. But there's something to be said for going out on own terms
A reminder you should not believe everything you read on the internet.
February 13, 2025 at 12:35 AM
A reminder you should not believe everything you read on the internet.
I didn't listen to as much new music this year (can you see a theme emerging) and while I liked a lot of albums, I don't think I loved any. These are my top 10, in no specific order (but the ones I liked more are nearer the top - long live the Twin Atlantic renaissance).
December 31, 2024 at 6:34 AM
I didn't listen to as much new music this year (can you see a theme emerging) and while I liked a lot of albums, I don't think I loved any. These are my top 10, in no specific order (but the ones I liked more are nearer the top - long live the Twin Atlantic renaissance).
This here is just nasty. What a petulant, smug response
December 23, 2024 at 11:51 PM
This here is just nasty. What a petulant, smug response
"Come on mum, social media and streaming platforms just invented this holiday to make money"
"Lisa, don't you ruin another Gravy Day!"
"Lisa, don't you ruin another Gravy Day!"
December 21, 2024 at 3:45 AM
"Come on mum, social media and streaming platforms just invented this holiday to make money"
"Lisa, don't you ruin another Gravy Day!"
"Lisa, don't you ruin another Gravy Day!"