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Vorn C

@VornC

Dad, HPE lecturer at UTAS, likes being outdoors

 Tasmania
Joined June 2013
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Australian batters aren't scoring runs like they used to. There are a few reasons why, but the answer isn't obvious. @VornC @UTAS_ theconversation.com/once-the…
Once the envy of the world, where has Australia’s batting talent gone?

Once the envy of the world, where has Australia’s batting talent gone?

Australian batters aren’t scoring runs like they used to. There are a few reasons why, but the answer isn’t obvious.

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NRL and AFL wage growth is off the charts – what about other Australian athletes?theconversation.com/nrl-and-… #AFLTrade
NRL and AFL wage growth is off the charts – what about other Australian athletes?

NRL and AFL wage growth is off the charts – what about other Australian athletes?

Many Australian athletes live below the poverty line but others rake in millions. What’s the deal with player wages in our major sports?

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Dennis Cometti was quick, unique and brilliant - I always enjoyed listening to his commentary, #AFL and anything else theconversation.com/centimet… #CentimetrePerfect @7AFL
‘Centimetre perfect’: how commentator Dennis Cometti became footy’s favourite voice

‘Centimetre perfect’: how commentator Dennis Cometti became footy’s favourite voice

Dennis Cometti was one of Australia’s finest sports broadcasters, with many of his one-liners to live on in footy vernacular.

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Daicos is an unbackable favourite for the #BrownlowMedal, but the last 10+ winners have all been in the top 6 for a stat that Daicos is outside the top 20 for. Could Cripps etc be closer than expected? theconversation.com/what-you… #AFL @CollingwoodFC footywire.com/afl/footy/ft_p…
What you might not know about the AFL’s Brownlow Medal

What you might not know about the AFL’s Brownlow Medal

Which AFL club has had the most Brownlow medallists? Why do midfielders dominate the award? And who is the medal named after?

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How have the #AFLFinals changed since 1897? When was there a round robin series? When and why did we change from a 4 team finals, to 5, 6, 8, and now 10 teams in the #AFL finals? theconversation.com/the-afl-… #AFLWildcard #footy @CollingwoodFC @westernbulldogs @melbournefc @CarltonFC
The AFL finals haven’t changed in 25 years, until now. What is the wildcard round?

The AFL finals haven’t changed in 25 years, until now. What is the wildcard round?

The AFL’s new wildcard round kicks off the finals series, and the narratives about its introduction have fluctuated through the season.

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The AFL's new wildcard round kicks off the finals series, and the narratives about its introduction have fluctuated through the season. @VornC @UTAS_ theconversation.com/the-afl-…
The AFL finals haven’t changed in 25 years, until now. What is the wildcard round?

The AFL finals haven’t changed in 25 years, until now. What is the wildcard round?

The AFL’s new wildcard round kicks off the finals series, and the narratives about its introduction have fluctuated through the season.

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Many believe the Glasgow Commonwealth Games saved the event from extinction. But did the scaled-down version really work? @Dr_bph @VornC @CharlesSturtUni @UTAS_ theconversation.com/australi…
Australia dominated as usual, but were the new-look Commonwealth Games the way of the future?

Australia dominated as usual, but were the new-look Commonwealth Games the way of the future?

Many believe the Glasgow Commonwealth Games saved the event from extinction. But did the scaled-down version really work?

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The Commonwealth Games’ future will depend on affordable hosting, strong stories and benefits that remain after the podiums are packed away. @Dr_bph @VornC @CharlesSturtUni @UTAS_ theconversation.com/the-comm…
The Commonwealth Games are here, with fewer sports, more nations and an uncertain future

The Commonwealth Games are here, with fewer sports, more nations and an uncertain future

The Commonwealth Games’ future will depend on affordable hosting, strong stories and benefits that remain after the podiums are packed away.

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Who were the biggest overachievers of the #FIFAWorldCup? #football #soccer theconversation.com/can-you-…
Can you be a World Cup ‘winner’ without winning the World Cup?

Can you be a World Cup ‘winner’ without winning the World Cup?

Only one team lifts the World Cup trophy. But the rewards, including prize money, mean many countries walk away satisfied.

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Only one team lifts the World Cup trophy. But the rewards, including prize money, mean many countries walk away satisfied. @VornC @UTAS_ theconversation.com/can-you-…
Can you be a World Cup ‘winner’ without winning the World Cup?

Can you be a World Cup ‘winner’ without winning the World Cup?

Only one team lifts the World Cup trophy. But the rewards, including prize money, mean many countries walk away satisfied.

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Writers have long sought to understand the magic and meaning of soccer. Here are some books to savor. theconversation.com/cant-get…
Can’t get enough of the World Cup? Here are the best books about soccer – chosen by experts

Can’t get enough of the World Cup? Here are the best books about soccer – chosen by experts

Writers have long sought to understand the magic and meaning of soccer. Here are some books to savor.

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Whats your favourite football/soccer book? theconversation.com/cant-get… #fifaworldcup2026 #football #soccer #reading @jonawils
Can’t get enough of the World Cup? Here are the best books about soccer – chosen by experts

Can’t get enough of the World Cup? Here are the best books about soccer – chosen by experts

Writers have long sought to understand the magic and meaning of soccer. Here are some books to savor.

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The World Cup is into the knockout phase after an action-packed group stage in which athletes and fans shone. @VornC @UTAS_ theconversation.com/the-worl…
The World Cup enters its next stage after witch doctors, surprises and emergency beer deliveries

The World Cup enters its next stage after witch doctors, surprises and emergency beer deliveries

The World Cup is into the knockout phase after an action-packed group stage in which athletes and fans shone.

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From the cringey ‘U-S-A!’ to the iconic ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, the battle for soccer's top prize starts in the stands. @Dr_bph @VornC @CharlesSturtUni @UTAS_ theconversation.com/why-the-…
Why the US World Cup chants are being mocked – and what makes a great one

Why the US World Cup chants are being mocked – and what makes a great one

From the cringey ‘U-S-A!’ to the iconic ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, the battle for soccer’s top prize starts in the stands.

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Why the US World Cup chants are being mocked – and what makes a great one theconversation.com/why-the-… #FIFAWorldCup #USA #football #soccer
Why the US World Cup chants are being mocked – and what makes a great one

Why the US World Cup chants are being mocked – and what makes a great one

From the cringey ‘U-S-A!’ to the iconic ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, the battle for soccer’s top prize starts in the stands.

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The soccer was superb but the 1994 World Cup in the US is also remembered for multiple controversies. @Dr_bph @VornC @CharlesSturtUni @UTAS_ theconversation.com/the-divi…
The ‘Divine Ponytail’, drug scandals and the OJ Simpson chase: looking back at the 1994 US World Cup

The ‘Divine Ponytail’, drug scandals and the OJ Simpson chase: looking back at the 1994 US World Cup

The soccer was superb but the 1994 World Cup in the US is also remembered for multiple controversies.

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Will 2026 be as wild as the 1994 world cup in the US? Some crazy memories in this article: theconversation.com/the-divi… #FIFAWorldCup
The ‘Divine Ponytail’, drug scandals and the OJ Simpson chase: looking back at the 1994 US World Cup

The ‘Divine Ponytail’, drug scandals and the OJ Simpson chase: looking back at the 1994 US World Cup

The soccer was superb but the 1994 World Cup in the US is also remembered for multiple controversies.

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Steph @StephenCurry30 revolutionised the game with his 3 point shooting; what else made 3-pointers more popular? #nba #basketball @StephCurryNews @warriors theconversation.com/game-cha…
Game changers: how a stroke of paint transformed basketball, and the athletes who play it

Game changers: how a stroke of paint transformed basketball, and the athletes who play it

For decades, basketball was dominated by super tall players crowding around the basket for easy shots. Then things changed with a stroke of paint.

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Has a new rule changed a game more than the addition of the 3 point line changed basketball? Some interesting history in this short article - theconversation.com/game-cha… #NBA #basketball @NBA @ESPNNBA @BleacherReport
Game changers: how a stroke of paint transformed basketball, and the athletes who play it

Game changers: how a stroke of paint transformed basketball, and the athletes who play it

For decades, basketball was dominated by super tall players crowding around the basket for easy shots. Then things changed with a stroke of paint.

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The idea. The stroke of paint. Bird. Curry. Analytics. Initially viewed sceptically, the 3-point line changed basketball forever – and the athletes who play it. Via @VornC and @HartleyTC #NBA #NBAFinals theconversation.com/game-cha…
Game changers: how a stroke of paint transformed basketball, and the athletes who play it

Game changers: how a stroke of paint transformed basketball, and the athletes who play it

For decades, basketball was dominated by super tall players crowding around the basket for easy shots. Then things changed with a stroke of paint.

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