Kyle Pollard
@kylepollard.bsky.social
ABC Sport online chief. I’ve edited newspapers in Torquay, Geelong & Brisbane and by gum it put them on the map.
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The top 20 live blogs for ABC Sport since the start of August. For anyone questioning - as I've seen all too often - why there has been so much coverage of Gout Gout.
Incredible effort for a teenager to do what he did.
Incredible effort for a teenager to do what he did.
September 19, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The top 20 live blogs for ABC Sport since the start of August. For anyone questioning - as I've seen all too often - why there has been so much coverage of Gout Gout.
Incredible effort for a teenager to do what he did.
Incredible effort for a teenager to do what he did.
I need to use this account more, and what better way to do so than share this story that’s just gone live and is up there as my favourite to write.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
How five debuts help tell the story of Carlton's remarkable 1995 season
It was a season that would go down in history as one of the great AFL performances. Now, the five men who played for the Blues for the first time in 1995 tell their stories of that incredible year.
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August 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I need to use this account more, and what better way to do so than share this story that’s just gone live and is up there as my favourite to write.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
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Queensland begins its defence of the Women's State of Origin shield on home soil, as New South Wales attempts to replicate last year's heroics at Lang Park. Follow live.
Live: Maroons and Blues begin State of Origin series at storied Lang Park
Queensland begins its defence of the Women's State of Origin shield on home soil, as New South Wales attempts to replicate last year's heroics at Lang Park. Follow live.
www.abc.net.au
May 1, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Queensland begins its defence of the Women's State of Origin shield on home soil, as New South Wales attempts to replicate last year's heroics at Lang Park. Follow live.
Seen a lot of worthwhile sport viewership stats of late and thought it'd be interesting to show which sports on which days saw the greatest audience on our website last year ... (1/3)
May 1, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Seen a lot of worthwhile sport viewership stats of late and thought it'd be interesting to show which sports on which days saw the greatest audience on our website last year ... (1/3)
Jeremy Cameron has moved into Geelong’s top six goalkickers since the start of 2000. Moves ahead of Kent Kingsley. Tyson Stengle has surpassed Travis Varcoe.
April 11, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Jeremy Cameron has moved into Geelong’s top six goalkickers since the start of 2000. Moves ahead of Kent Kingsley. Tyson Stengle has surpassed Travis Varcoe.
My local Coles has made a terrifying decision.
April 6, 2025 at 4:42 AM
My local Coles has made a terrifying decision.
Love this from @simonsmale.bsky.social. I’m a stadium nerd but this is elite stadium nerdery. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
How Brisbane's proposed 2032 Olympic stadium bucks a domestic trend
Brisbane has put its cards down on the table for its showpiece stadiums ahead of the 2032 Olympics. But how do the planned venues stack up against previous Games?
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March 28, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Love this from @simonsmale.bsky.social. I’m a stadium nerd but this is elite stadium nerdery. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Lovely yarn from @deanbilton.bsky.social. An update is needed but the Gabba is special. Funnily enough some of my greatest memories at the Gabba are when Geelong lost. The McCarthy mark. The Dusty show. Ablett retiring.
It’ll be sad when it’s gone. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
It’ll be sad when it’s gone. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
The Gabba's long farewell will see Brisbane grow up, but lose some of itself
The Gabba has been left behind by Australia's other marquee stadiums, but is also a place where sporting magic happens, with memories that will survive the much-needed move to Victoria Park.
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March 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Lovely yarn from @deanbilton.bsky.social. An update is needed but the Gabba is special. Funnily enough some of my greatest memories at the Gabba are when Geelong lost. The McCarthy mark. The Dusty show. Ablett retiring.
It’ll be sad when it’s gone. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
It’ll be sad when it’s gone. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
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Essendon and Adelaide are first up on a big Saturday of footy as the Crows set out to win at the MCG for the first time since 2017. Follow the action in our live blog.
Live: Crows out to break MCG drought as Bombers chase first win
Essendon and Adelaide are first up on a big Saturday of footy as the Crows set out to win at the MCG for the first time since 2017. Follow the action in our live blog.
www.abc.net.au
March 22, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Essendon and Adelaide are first up on a big Saturday of footy as the Crows set out to win at the MCG for the first time since 2017. Follow the action in our live blog.
Thought Richmond was in for a really long season but that half showed there’s enough to be positive about. Lalor looks instantly clean in everything he does. #AFLBluesTigers www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Live: Blues hit the ground running against Tigers at the 'G
Carlton gets on top of the Tigers early at the MCG, as the AFL season continues at its spiritual home. Follow live.
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March 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Thought Richmond was in for a really long season but that half showed there’s enough to be positive about. Lalor looks instantly clean in everything he does. #AFLBluesTigers www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
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India's triumph at the 2025 Champions Trophy is the crowning moment for the world's best white ball team. Sadly, many won't see it that way, through no fault of the players themselves, writes Chris de Silva.
India’s Champions Trophy win a tainted one despite team’s dominance
India's triumph at the 2025 Champions Trophy is the crowning moment for the world's best white ball team. Sadly, many won't see it that way, through no fault of the players themselves, writes Chris de Silva.
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March 10, 2025 at 3:58 AM
India's triumph at the 2025 Champions Trophy is the crowning moment for the world's best white ball team. Sadly, many won't see it that way, through no fault of the players themselves, writes Chris de Silva.
Pleased to say that for the second season in a row the ABC is live blogging all the AFL and NRL action. Hopefully we can provide a bit of fun in a tough old week.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Live: Swans star ready for milestone match after parents' terrifying Jetstar ordeal
The 2025 AFL season finally gets underway as last year's grand finalists Sydney host Hawthorn at the SCG. Follow live.
www.abc.net.au
March 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Pleased to say that for the second season in a row the ABC is live blogging all the AFL and NRL action. Hopefully we can provide a bit of fun in a tough old week.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
My @ticketmaster.com text thread is a one way conversation of disappointment and misery.
March 4, 2025 at 8:53 AM
My @ticketmaster.com text thread is a one way conversation of disappointment and misery.
Odd trial match, in that at times it resembled a final with the intensity that both clubs were going at it. Kako a star in the making, Bowes and Knevitt looked great for the Cats. #AFLCatsDons
February 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Odd trial match, in that at times it resembled a final with the intensity that both clubs were going at it. Kako a star in the making, Bowes and Knevitt looked great for the Cats. #AFLCatsDons
After doing the Matildas this morning, I've just dragged @simonsmale.bsky.social into blogging the #USAvCAN ice hockey.
Why? Feels like it could be an important moment in history. And if not, we're going to have some fun watching a sport anyway. Follow here:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Why? Feels like it could be an important moment in history. And if not, we're going to have some fun watching a sport anyway. Follow here:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Live: USA and Canada face off in politically charged ice hockey match
Canada and the USA meet in the Four Nations Face-Off in Boston amidst a politically charged atmosphere. Follow live.
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February 21, 2025 at 1:57 AM
After doing the Matildas this morning, I've just dragged @simonsmale.bsky.social into blogging the #USAvCAN ice hockey.
Why? Feels like it could be an important moment in history. And if not, we're going to have some fun watching a sport anyway. Follow here:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Why? Feels like it could be an important moment in history. And if not, we're going to have some fun watching a sport anyway. Follow here:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Don't have a Paramount+ subscription or can't get into the damn thing because it's a bad product and even we struggled getting into this morning?
Follow the Matildas in the #SheBelievesCup here with @simonsmale.bsky.social: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Follow the Matildas in the #SheBelievesCup here with @simonsmale.bsky.social: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Live: The Matildas get their maiden SheBelieves Cup campaign underway in Houston
The Matildas are competing in the SheBelieves Cup for the first time, meeting Japan at the home of NWSL's Houston Dash to kick off their participation. Follow live.
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February 20, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Don't have a Paramount+ subscription or can't get into the damn thing because it's a bad product and even we struggled getting into this morning?
Follow the Matildas in the #SheBelievesCup here with @simonsmale.bsky.social: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Follow the Matildas in the #SheBelievesCup here with @simonsmale.bsky.social: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
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One of my boss’ favourite phrases about writing sport is “make me feel something”. Well on a tough day for the Selwood family and the wider footy community, @kylepollard.bsky.social has done just that, with a beautiful piece on the memorial for the late Troy Selwood:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
In the face of tragedy, this moment may have been the Selwoods' most courageous
Known for their courage on the field, the Selwood brothers faced up to the Kardinia Park grandstands on Friday and put in their most courageous performance of all.
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February 14, 2025 at 5:03 AM
One of my boss’ favourite phrases about writing sport is “make me feel something”. Well on a tough day for the Selwood family and the wider footy community, @kylepollard.bsky.social has done just that, with a beautiful piece on the memorial for the late Troy Selwood:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Apologies for anyone here who didn’t follow me on Twitter, but this account will become a Geelong stan account in time and I am deeply sorry for that.
Now here’s a thread about why the Cats are going to win the flag based on one pre-season trial match …
Now here’s a thread about why the Cats are going to win the flag based on one pre-season trial match …
February 17, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Apologies for anyone here who didn’t follow me on Twitter, but this account will become a Geelong stan account in time and I am deeply sorry for that.
Now here’s a thread about why the Cats are going to win the flag based on one pre-season trial match …
Now here’s a thread about why the Cats are going to win the flag based on one pre-season trial match …
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Rob Sitch has surely got something to do with this www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
Athletics Australia takes on 'bold, new identity' with Australian Athletics rebrand
Sports federation Athletics Australia announces a rebrand to Australian Athletics in a move they say reflects the sport's evolution.
www.abc.net.au
January 29, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Rob Sitch has surely got something to do with this www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
American Football is the best*
This Chiefs v Bills rivalry is something special. Rooting for the Bills for the romance, knowing full well more people will visit the website if Taylor Swift is involved in the Super Bowl.
(*behind Australian Football)
#NFLPlayoffs
This Chiefs v Bills rivalry is something special. Rooting for the Bills for the romance, knowing full well more people will visit the website if Taylor Swift is involved in the Super Bowl.
(*behind Australian Football)
#NFLPlayoffs
January 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
American Football is the best*
This Chiefs v Bills rivalry is something special. Rooting for the Bills for the romance, knowing full well more people will visit the website if Taylor Swift is involved in the Super Bowl.
(*behind Australian Football)
#NFLPlayoffs
This Chiefs v Bills rivalry is something special. Rooting for the Bills for the romance, knowing full well more people will visit the website if Taylor Swift is involved in the Super Bowl.
(*behind Australian Football)
#NFLPlayoffs