Three years ago, Jason Holmes had never heard of Australian football, let alone seen a game. This Saturday night, he will make his AFL debut for St Kilda.
The Road Less Travelled: John-Patrick Smith Breaks Through In Newport
Australian John-Patrick Smith has taken the road less travelled when it comes to pursuing a career in professional tennis, but after a run to the semifinals in Rhode Island this week, the University of Tennessee graduate and 2011 SEC Athlete of the Year looks well on his way to the top 100.
Do, Or Do Not: Hewitt and Kokkinakis Use The Force At Wimbledon
Retiring Aussie veteran Lleyton Hewitt is serving up some Jedi-style mastery with teenage apprentice Thanasi Kokkinakis at Wimbledon this year.
Melbourne’s Iconic Community Cup: “Footy As It’s Meant To Be”
Footy, music, beer and a good cause. It’s a formula that’s worked in Australia for a long time – and in the case of the Community Cup, it’s captured imagination for 21 years.
Thinking In Ink: “Fail Better” And Other Tattooed Tennis Lessons
From Dostoyevsky to Marley, David Packman looks at some literary tennis ink, starting with recent Roland Garros champion Stan Wawrinka’s “Fail Better”.
Indigenous Australian Footballer Adam Goodes’ War Cry: An Opportunity Missed
David Packman discusses the reaction to Sydney Swan Adam Goodes’ ‘war cry’ goal celebration.
Nick Kyrgios Boldly Challenging The ‘No Sex Before Sport’ Myth
Following tennis young gun Nick Kyrgios’ adamant rejection of a pre-game ban on sex, David Packman continues a conversation that’s been going on since the days of Plato.
Mitch Clark: The Light Within The Dark
Admiring the honesty and courage of AFL club Geelong’s recruit Mitch Clark, David Packman takes a look at the rising specter of depression among professional athletes.
Bob Murphy: A Dog’s life
As Western Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy reaches the twilight of his illustrious career, his young team enjoys a stunning rise from a chaotic AFL off-season.
Two Sports, Four Legends, One Number
As Michael Malthouse, the coach of Australian Rules football club Carlton, equals a long held coaching record this weekend, Tony de Bolfo looks at the sporting synergy of numbers.
The Anzac Centenary: Honoring the Greater Game
Ahead of the Anzac Centenary, David Packman remembers his grandfather, Harcourt Dowsley – Aussie war veteran and heralded sportsman. ____ This Saturday marks the Anzac Centenary, signifying 100 years since Australia’s involvement in the First World War. It is a milestone of special significance to all Australians, in which we remember not only the original…
Gary Ablett Jnr: The Power of One
David Packman looks at the influence of Gary Ablett Jnr on the AFL’s Gold Coast Suns and wonders if any team in any sport right now is so dependent on one individual.
Transcending The Game: The Human Side of Sport
David Packman recounts how a chance meeting ultimately led to a poignant reminder of our own humanity – as two AFL footballers pay homage to a member of their family.
Aussie Rules 2015 Season Preview: Part 1
The 2015 Aussie Rules football season is about to kick off and it promises to be an intriguing one. Who’s on the way up? Who’s on the slide? The Good Men Project’s very own ‘Dave & Dave’ bring you up to speed on each team’s chances in 2015.
Doing it Right: Dylan Alcott
The Good Men Project Sports’ new feature, Doing It Right, highlights athletes that give back and make a difference in our society. This week our International Sports Editor David Packman looks at Australian paralympian Dylan Alcott.
Tennis Wunderkind Nick Kyrgios and The Rise of the Social Athlete: Are You Not Entertained?
The incredible run of teenage tennis sensation Nick Kyrgios to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open heralds a new age of sports star – the social athlete – one whose interaction with his fans is now as close on the field of play as it is off.