Thomas Grattan, Author at The Inner Sanctum

The mid-season break has arrived for the Sunshine Coast Lightning and although Lightning lead Suncorp Super Netball the challenges are looming large.

Lightning lead the charge, but challenges loom large

17/06/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

The mid-season break has arrived for the Sunshine Coast Lightning and although Lightning lead Suncorp Super Netball the challenges are looming large.

Few would have predicted Sydney to make the top 8 in 2021, but as it stands, they are with an 8-5 record going into the bye, staring at a September return.

2021 AFL Mid-Season Review: Sydney Swans

15/06/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

Few would have predicted Sydney to make the top 8 in 2021, but staring at a September return is their 8-5 record good enough?

A whirlwind few weeks for Jai Newcombe continues with the Hawk set to take flight on Friday night.

Another Hawk takes flight: Newcombe to debut

11/06/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

A whirlwind few weeks for Jai Newcombe continue this week, with the young Hawk set to take flight on Friday night.

Golf in Australia has had to deal with more than a few things over the last year, but things are looking good for the future

A Long Drive: the future of Golf in Australia

09/06/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

Golf reached new heights and popularity during 2020, and now the challenge is maintaining this level of interest.

Sun doesn’t shine for Lightning in crosstown clash

06/06/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

A loss at the hands of the Queensland Firebirds was a disappointing result on Sunday afternoon for the Sunshine Coast Lightning, but they are determined to get back on the winners list fast.

With Hawthorn firmly in rebuild mode, the second half of the year will be about improvement for the kids, and hopefully avoiding the wooden spoon

AFL Mid-Season Review: Hawthorn

05/06/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

As they enter the second half of the year, Hawthorn is second last, firmly in rebuild territory. And with just two last gasp wins for the year they will be fighting to avoid the spoon.

Marc Polmans is just one of the Aussies who will be disappointed with being out of contention at the French Open

So close yet so far: Who missed out on a French Open spot?

30/05/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

The French Open is just days away from starting, and six Australian males and four females, have made the cut. But there were plenty of other Australians in contention who didn’t quite get there.

Clavarino clear to debut: 1283 days of waiting finally over

28/05/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

All debuts are special, but for Oscar Clavarino, 1283 days of waiting will make his upcoming debut for St Kilda against North Melbourne one to savor.

Will is on the way to being good as Gould to debut.

Will on the way to being good as Gould to debut

28/05/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

Untried Sydney defender Will Gould is finally getting some game time under his belt, and Will is on the way to being good as Gould to debut.

After a loss to the Fever, Sunshine Coast Lightning will be looking to bounce back swiftly.

Sunshine Coast Lightning looking to bounce back swiftly

23/05/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

After a disappointing loss to the West Coast Fever at home, the Sunshine Coast Lightning will be looking to bounce back against the NSW Swifts back at USC stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Shaun and Peter Burgoyne with the premiership cup in 2004.

Peter Burgoyne looks back on brotherly Bulldogs masterclass

15/05/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

Port Adelaide premiership player Peter Burgoyne had plenty of terrific moments in his career and a showcase of domination alongside his brother, Shaun. is up there.

This week, SSN saw super mums getting a win on their special day among several other highlights.

Suncorp Super Netball wrap-up for round 2

12/05/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

This week, SSN saw super mums get a win on their special day, a grand finalist continues its comeback, and an early bolter bounces back from a major blow.

Mahalia Cassidy will be looking to go two from two for her new club this weekend

Mahalia Cassidy aiming for two from two for her new club

09/05/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

Sunshine Coast Lightning’s Mahalia Cassidy debuted for her new club at John Cain Arena last Saturday and will be looking to go two from two when they return to play the Melbourne Vixens this weekend.

Training may have been one of the easiest parts of the week, as Callum Mills dealt with less than ideal preparation ahead of game 100.

Mills not letting mad dash affect preparations for Melbourne milestone

08/05/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

Callum Mills will play his 100th AFL game after an unusual preparation. He’s still ready to take the field despite the changing COVID situation in Sydney.

The birth of a dynasty: Cameron Mooney on that special game against Richmond

07/05/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

Geelong’s round eight clash against Richmond falls around a special anniversary for the club – the weekend a premiership dynasty was born in 2007.