Dominic Brock
@dombrock.bsky.social
Sport sub-editor at the Sydney Morning Herald.
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The Premier League awaits Wrexham. One more promotion to go. But how can a club built on authenticity, accessibility and community reach the game’s most elite and corporatised level without sacrificing its soul?
www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer...
www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer...
‘That is why I don’t sleep most nights’: Ambition, the EPL and the paradox of Wrexham AFC
The Premier League awaits. But how can a club built on authenticity, accessibility and community reach the game’s most elite and corporatised level without sacrificing its soul?
www.smh.com.au
July 11, 2025 at 6:44 AM
The Premier League awaits Wrexham. One more promotion to go. But how can a club built on authenticity, accessibility and community reach the game’s most elite and corporatised level without sacrificing its soul?
www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer...
www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer...
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Labor is projected to win the election. Peter Dutton and the Coalition cannot form government. shorturl.at/nWl1W
May 3, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Labor is projected to win the election. Peter Dutton and the Coalition cannot form government. shorturl.at/nWl1W
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Put a line through them ladies and gentlemen. The Roosters’ season is over after just 70 minutes.
No team has ever recovered to win the premiership after conceding 50 points in a game. #NRLRoostersBroncos
No team has ever recovered to win the premiership after conceding 50 points in a game. #NRLRoostersBroncos
March 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Put a line through them ladies and gentlemen. The Roosters’ season is over after just 70 minutes.
No team has ever recovered to win the premiership after conceding 50 points in a game. #NRLRoostersBroncos
No team has ever recovered to win the premiership after conceding 50 points in a game. #NRLRoostersBroncos
Geoffrey Robertson: I was a London judge. Sam Kerr’s case should never have gone to trial.
I was a London judge. Sam Kerr’s case should never have gone to trial
The trial of Sam Kerr will shortly end, but whether the verdict is “guilty” or “not guilty”, questions must be asked about whether it should have taken place at all.
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February 11, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Geoffrey Robertson: I was a London judge. Sam Kerr’s case should never have gone to trial.
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Always hesitant to post stuff like this bc I work for the NYT & it sounds self-interested. So I will just add: It doesn't need to be my newspaper! Pay for a local newspaper, a newsletter, a nonprofit outlet, a magazine--but support *something* you value if you expect to keep it around
I’m willing to bet that most of us pay more per month in underused streaming/cable fees than the cost of an annual magazine or newspaper subscription (eg $50 NY Mag). Subscribe more, read more, support what matters to you, stop whining about paywalls
January 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Always hesitant to post stuff like this bc I work for the NYT & it sounds self-interested. So I will just add: It doesn't need to be my newspaper! Pay for a local newspaper, a newsletter, a nonprofit outlet, a magazine--but support *something* you value if you expect to keep it around
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Australia seemingly cruising here. But one of those cruises that have occasional outbreaks of food poisoning or an escaped monkey biting the passengers. #Ashes 🏏
January 12, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Australia seemingly cruising here. But one of those cruises that have occasional outbreaks of food poisoning or an escaped monkey biting the passengers. #Ashes 🏏
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Me when there's a rain delay in the city I live: Well, that's unfortunate. Nothing you can do about it though. Hope the farmers are getting the rain, poor buggers
Me when there's a rain delay anywhere else: This is a moral failing of this city of heathens, God punishes us all for their wickedness
Me when there's a rain delay anywhere else: This is a moral failing of this city of heathens, God punishes us all for their wickedness
December 17, 2024 at 4:53 AM
Me when there's a rain delay in the city I live: Well, that's unfortunate. Nothing you can do about it though. Hope the farmers are getting the rain, poor buggers
Me when there's a rain delay anywhere else: This is a moral failing of this city of heathens, God punishes us all for their wickedness
Me when there's a rain delay anywhere else: This is a moral failing of this city of heathens, God punishes us all for their wickedness
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One more push for this, big thanks to everyone who has read the words in bold so far.
𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 indulge me in a thread of my Top 10 games of 2024! 🧵
In at 10 is Landlord Quest by indie game auteur Aldous Urper (bsky.app/profile/aldo...) A good RPG but too easy. Your income just accumulates even if you do nothing. Brazenly ignoring major plumbing issues has never been so rewarding.
In at 10 is Landlord Quest by indie game auteur Aldous Urper (bsky.app/profile/aldo...) A good RPG but too easy. Your income just accumulates even if you do nothing. Brazenly ignoring major plumbing issues has never been so rewarding.
December 13, 2024 at 8:16 PM
One more push for this, big thanks to everyone who has read the words in bold so far.
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Three years ago, Aussie businessman Clem Morfuni was being hailed as the saviour of Swindon Town.
Now they're rock-bottom of the EFL, in the midst of their biggest crisis in recent memory, and the fans want him gone. Immediately if not sooner.
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Now they're rock-bottom of the EFL, in the midst of their biggest crisis in recent memory, and the fans want him gone. Immediately if not sooner.
www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer...
This Sydney plumber saved an English soccer club. Now the fans want his head
Australian businessman Clem Morfuni is under siege at Swindon Town, the club he took over in 2021.
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December 6, 2024 at 4:52 AM
Three years ago, Aussie businessman Clem Morfuni was being hailed as the saviour of Swindon Town.
Now they're rock-bottom of the EFL, in the midst of their biggest crisis in recent memory, and the fans want him gone. Immediately if not sooner.
www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer...
Now they're rock-bottom of the EFL, in the midst of their biggest crisis in recent memory, and the fans want him gone. Immediately if not sooner.
www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer...
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‘Cowardly’: Wanderers coach lashes out at Juan Mata’s agent after another derby defeat www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer...
‘Cowardly’: Wanderers coach lashes out at Juan Mata’s agent after another derby defeat
Wanderers coach Alen Stajcic has launched an extraordinary attack on the agent of marquee recruit Juan Mata amid continued questioning over his use of the Spanish veteran.
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November 24, 2024 at 6:25 AM
‘Cowardly’: Wanderers coach lashes out at Juan Mata’s agent after another derby defeat www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer...
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Athers is here ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Fifty years ago today Viv Richards took his first steps as a Test cricketer. What a player. Great memories/anecdotes here from readers of the Times, under the line
www.thetimes.com/article/f66b...
www.thetimes.com/article/f66b...
The king of kings, Viv Richards’ entrance topped anything I’ve seen
West Indian great, who made his Test debut 50 years ago, walked to the crease like a matador as if to say: ‘Look at me – I belong here’
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November 22, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Athers is here ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Hallelujah, Test cricket is back.
Whether you're watching it or not, follow it live with the best blogger in the business Dan Walsh, with help from Tom Decent and Dan Brettig in Perth.
Whether you're watching it or not, follow it live with the best blogger in the business Dan Walsh, with help from Tom Decent and Dan Brettig in Perth.
Live Test cricket updates: Australia v India in Perth
The most anticipated Test series on Australian soil in years is finally upon us, as Australia takes on under-siege India at Optus Stadium. Follow all the action live.
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November 22, 2024 at 2:00 AM
Hallelujah, Test cricket is back.
Whether you're watching it or not, follow it live with the best blogger in the business Dan Walsh, with help from Tom Decent and Dan Brettig in Perth.
Whether you're watching it or not, follow it live with the best blogger in the business Dan Walsh, with help from Tom Decent and Dan Brettig in Perth.
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If India really cared about #Test #cricket would they have scheduled the IPL auction during the first Test of this workd heavyweight battle? #BGT
serieshttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/worst-possible-scenario-channel-seven-forced-into-commentary-shake-up-ahead-of-first-test-20241120-p5ks5i.html
serieshttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/worst-possible-scenario-channel-seven-forced-into-commentary-shake-up-ahead-of-first-test-20241120-p5ks5i.html
‘Worst possible scenario’: Channel Seven forced into commentary shake-up before first Test
Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer are prioritising their IPL commitments, while Australia will have to do without bowling coach Daniel Vettori.
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November 22, 2024 at 1:54 AM
It's draw day so here's how we rank each NRL club's schedule for 2025, based on last season's results plus premiership odds for next year.
Tough run for Rabbitohs, Roosters – but which team struck it rich in 2025 draw?
Arch rivals the Rabbitohs and Roosters have been handed two of the toughest draws in the NRL next season, according to analysis of the 2025 draw.
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November 21, 2024 at 4:59 AM
It's draw day so here's how we rank each NRL club's schedule for 2025, based on last season's results plus premiership odds for next year.
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#BREAKING: The Sydney train network will shut down from Thursday to Sunday.
Negotiations between the government and the RBTU are in a deadlock.
“This will cause major disruption to the millions of people who rely on the Sydney Trains network,” Jo Haylen says.
Negotiations between the government and the RBTU are in a deadlock.
“This will cause major disruption to the millions of people who rely on the Sydney Trains network,” Jo Haylen says.
November 19, 2024 at 4:54 AM
#BREAKING: The Sydney train network will shut down from Thursday to Sunday.
Negotiations between the government and the RBTU are in a deadlock.
“This will cause major disruption to the millions of people who rely on the Sydney Trains network,” Jo Haylen says.
Negotiations between the government and the RBTU are in a deadlock.
“This will cause major disruption to the millions of people who rely on the Sydney Trains network,” Jo Haylen says.
This is fantastic
Good morning Bluesky.
Here's a helpful starter pack for divorced men named Geoff but one has been murdered. Please help us find the killer.
go.bsky.app/KDY26rh
Here's a helpful starter pack for divorced men named Geoff but one has been murdered. Please help us find the killer.
go.bsky.app/KDY26rh
November 15, 2024 at 6:59 PM
This is fantastic
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November 11, 2024 at 4:46 AM
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I've set up a Rugby League/NRL starter pack. Apologies if I've missed anyone, @ or DM me and I'll add some more
go.bsky.app/LWeWfYR
go.bsky.app/LWeWfYR
November 9, 2024 at 9:16 AM
I've set up a Rugby League/NRL starter pack. Apologies if I've missed anyone, @ or DM me and I'll add some more
go.bsky.app/LWeWfYR
go.bsky.app/LWeWfYR
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As we make this place what we want it to be/what it can be....FOR THE LOVE OF GOD CLICK LINKS, READ STORIES, PAY FOR JOURNALISM
November 14, 2024 at 5:51 PM
As we make this place what we want it to be/what it can be....FOR THE LOVE OF GOD CLICK LINKS, READ STORIES, PAY FOR JOURNALISM
One for the rugby league junkies - I wrote a thing about the how the six-again rule has helped widen the gap between the top teams and the rest in the NRL since 2020. www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/si...
Six-again rule has changed the balance of power in the NRL for the top teams
Once among the closest sporting competitions in the world, the NRL is now dominated by an elite few clubs.
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November 14, 2024 at 12:15 AM
One for the rugby league junkies - I wrote a thing about the how the six-again rule has helped widen the gap between the top teams and the rest in the NRL since 2020. www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/si...