Sean Mortell, Author at The Inner Sanctum

NBL Grand Final – Melbourne United’s keys to the series

18/06/2021 Sean Mortell 0

Melbourne United has a golden chance to end Perth’s NBL champions’ streak when they face off in the Grand Final series starting tonight. Here’s how they can beat the Wildcats dynasty.

NBL Finals: A three-part Throwdown chock full of drama

16/06/2021 Sean Mortell 0

In a remarkable Throwdown comeback, Melbourne United won game three against the Phoenix to reach another NBL Grand Final series.

Ollie’s outburst the sign of a dangerous future for English cricketers

10/06/2021 Sean Mortell 0

Ollie Robinson’s latest Twitter outbursts from his youth shows a dangerous way forward for English cricketers.

Cairns Taipans NBL season review – Taipans fall down a slippery slope

08/06/2021 Sean Mortell 0

The Cairns Taipans had a season from hell in 2020/21, falling to the bottom of the ladder. The Inner Sanctum looks into where it went so wrong, and where they can improve going forward.

French Open 2021: Three’s a charm for awesome Alcott

07/06/2021 Sean Mortell 0

Dylan Alcott has done it again, winning his third straight French Open and 13th Grand Slam title in straight sets against Sam Schroder.

French Open 2021: A French hat-trick on the horizon for Aussie Alcott

07/06/2021 Sean Mortell 0

Australia’s Dylan Alcott is in yet another French Open final tonight, looking to make it three consecutive titles when he takes on Sam Schroder.

The South African key to New Zealand’s World Test Championship push

03/06/2021 Sean Mortell 0

New Zealand’s tour of England is only one day old, but already they may have found a vital cog to their push towards winning the World Test Championship final this month.

Depth the key for a United side ahead of a Friday blockbuster

03/06/2021 Sean Mortell 0

Following a big 101-76 win over the Cairns Taipans, Melbourne United are relying on their entire roster in a blockbuster Friday night clash against the Perth Wildcats.

Cairns sack coach Mike Kelly after United loss

01/06/2021 Sean Mortell 0

Following a 25-point loss to Melbourne United last night, Cairns have axed reigning coach of the year Mike Kelly.

A complete performance from United has Jo and co keeping their heads down

25/05/2021 Sean Mortell 0

Melbourne United equalled their franchise record of wins in a season with an 11-point triumph over the Brisbane Bullets on Monday night.

Creek’s return to form has Phoenix Syke-d over a big Throwdown win

17/05/2021 Sean Mortell 0

In a highly-anticipated Throwdown IX, the Phoenix upset United through some unexpected contributions from key players.

The Giants are primed to surge back up the ladder in 2021. Photo - Netball Australia.

2021 all about getting back on track for Giants: SSN 2021 Preview

30/04/2021 Sean Mortell 0

The Giants would have been disappointed to miss the finals in 2020, but now they are back with a settled side ready to challenge once again in 2021.

Cricket Australia’s latest contract list boldly creates more questions

23/04/2021 Sean Mortell 0

Cricket Australia announced their 17-player contract list today, but the selections made only caused more questions to arise.

Goorjian believes his Hawks won’t be Deng-ied from play-offs

19/04/2021 Sean Mortell 0

While the Illawarra Hawks fell gallantly to an on-fire Melbourne United, coach Brian Goorjian is confident a young star can bolster his team’s play-offs chances.

‘Big Jo’ launches United forward

19/04/2021 Sean Mortell 0

Melbourne United cruised past Illawarra Hawks on Sunday to claim an 11-point win at John Cain Arena. The rise of young centre Jo Lual-Acuil lit up United in an exciting first half of scoring.