Stretching out with Broncos
PROSPECTIVE Broncos under-20 recruit Tyson Brookes has felt like breaking out the autograph book at times in the past month as he chases a rugby league career with his favourite NRL club.
McLaren revs up at helm
THERE was little time for rest during the Christmas holidays for Heather McLaren who already has her 2009 calendar organised after being re-appointed head coach of the Marlin Coast Netball Academy.
Primed to strike form
QUEENSLAND Rams star Brett Roneberg is determined to lift his performance as he seeks to recapture the form which has taken him to the top of Australian baseball.
Black's plans in limbo
INJURED former Cairns Taipans star Stephen Black is eyeing a return to top-flight basketball in Europe as he tries to reignite his stalled career.
Wayne's world full of Glory
MAREEBA product Wayne Srhoj is set to remain based in Perth where the classy midfielder has quickly stamped himself as a key figure in the Glory's quest for an A-League finals spot.
MacManus aims at Master
CAIRNS golfer Tarquin MacManus is spending his Christmas break on the fairways of the Far North as he prepares for the prestigious Master of the Amateurs Championship in Melbourne next week.
Hockey chief stands watch
NEW Cairns Hockey Association president Craig Gordon is battening down the hatches ahead of what he predicts will be a tough year for all sporting codes.
Hansen revels in obscurity
ADAM Hansen is safe from frivolous lawsuits because he could never give anyone whiplash.
Missed chances cost Snakes
CAIRNS Taipans veteran Darnell Mee is sore but not sorry after making an encouraging return from injury in Wednesday night's NBL loss to Wollongong Hawks.
Latu gets technical
CAIRNS product Sioeli Latu knows short cuts can't be taken on the long road to a professional rugby union career.
Todd revs up with Yamaha
ASK a 10-year-old boy what he wants to be when he grows up and he will um and ah before giving you a variety of answers ranging from a fireman to a ninja.
Return of the Croc Hunter
TWO-time Crocodile Trophy conqueror Adam Hansen will this year eye a return to the outback mountain bike classic which launched his cycling career.
Buy now, don't pay later
Prospective Cairns Taipans owners have a $1 million carrot in front of them to take over the NBL club before the end of the season.
Gladiators guided by Sheppard
COMMITMENT is the catchcry of new Mareeba captain-coach Stephen Sheppard as he attempts to mastermind a return to finals football for the Gladiators in the 2009 Cairns District Rugby League season.
David delivers on the double
JOCKEY David Crossland was glad he had a restrained New Year's Eve celebration after producing his own fireworks in the saddle in Innisfail yesterday.
Cairns product Michael Thwaite ended months of speculation yesterday to confirm he would play for new A-League franchise Gold Coast United next season. more
Kotuku star in waiting
CAIRNS coach Michael Ursu is convinced he has a future Australian swimming star on his hands in the shape of 14-year-old Kotuku Ngawati. more
Southeast steps up to PNG
SOUTHEAST Queensland overcame the disappointment of an early tournament loss to Papua New Guinea to beat the reigning champions in the final of the AFL Queensland Under-16 Girls State Championships at Watsons Oval yesterday. more
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