Thomas Grattan, Author at The Inner Sanctum

NBL22 Season Preview: Melbourne United

03/12/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

After tasting championship success last season, Melbourne will have to be United to return to the top again in NBL22.

A sense of familiarity: Michael Clarke on World Cup Glory

17/11/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

When Australia faced New Zealand in the final of the Mens T20 World Cup, there was a sense of familiarity to it for Michael Clarke.

Host venues confirmed for 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

16/11/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

The venues for Australia’s Mens T20 World Cup title defence have been announced today by the ICC, which will take place in Australia in 2022.

Meg Lanning on the Stars push to the WBBL knockout stage

06/11/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

With two crucial games to come this weekend, Stars captain Meg Lanning is confident the Stars can push to return to the WBBL knockout stage for the second year in a row.

Adam Zampa on bowling at night and day

31/10/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

With Australia having had a taste of both day and night cricket during the T20 world cup so far, Adam Zampa has a clear picture of how it affects his game.

How does Sydney plan to attack the draft?

Off-season overdrive: Charlie Gardiner on the month ahead

15/10/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

How does Sydney plan to attack the draft? Executive GM Charlie Gardiner spoke about its plans following the end of the trade period.

AFL Trade Period: How does Jordan Dawson shift the magnets at Adelaide?

13/10/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

How does Jordan Dawson shift the magnets at Adelaide? After a breakout season, he will likely be a walk-up start in its best 22. The question is: where?

WBBL|07 Season Preview – Melbourne Stars: Set to shine after falling just short?

13/10/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

After its best tournament to date last spring, the Melbourne Stars will be looking to go one better in WBBL|07 and capture a maiden title.

What can Will Brodie provide to his new club?

Will on the way to Western Australia

07/10/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

What can Will Brodie provide to his new club? The new Docker is keen to show off his skills after moving to Fremantle for greater opportunities.

What encouraged George Hewett to join Carlton?

New Blue Hew: George on his move to Princes Park

02/10/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

What inspired George Hewett to join Carlton? The ex-Swans midfielder spoke about the promising list at Princes Park, which sold him on the club.

I was there when… Sydney won the 2012 grand final

24/09/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

In 2012, Sydney Swans ruckman Mike Pyke became the first Canadian to win an AFL premiership, after a breakout game in the grand final.

I was there when… Sydney won its first premiership in 72 years

21/09/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

In 2005, Paul Roos coached Sydney to the premiership, and in the process did what no Swans coach had been able to do for 72 years.

I was there when… Port Adelaide made its first AFL grand final

11/09/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

In 2004, Peter Burgoyne took part in the preliminary final where the Power finally broke the duck and made their first AFL grand final.

Mr. Anxiety: Mitch Morton on his struggles with mental health

09/09/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

On the Bloods of Old, Swans premiership player Mitch Morton spoke candidly about a battle of another kind – anxiety, and where it lead him to today.

I was there when… Sydney made its first grand final in 51 years

08/09/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

In 1996, Paul Roos took part in Sydney’s finals campaign that culminated in its first grand final appearance in 51 years.