From the Back Page
Investigating Australian Sports Journalism
Monday, October 18, 2010
When the Exclusive Becomes Elusive
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Getting My Fix

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Ah, the relief. That's a straight up dose of some good Journalism. Nothing gives you a high like good Journalism!
This is both a good story and a bad story. Good because it's well written and well researched (snaps to Reily and McClymont) but bad because it deals with a very controversial issue in the professional sporting industry.
You can read it here:
It's a good story with multiple sources however there are far too many unnamed sources for it to be truly credible in normal circumstances however there are legal issues due to the criminal nature of the story.
The Story draws not only on interviews and characters but one source is a biography and other details have clearly come from some sort of a police report/media release. The use of such sources is good, general work.
it's a good informative and well researched piece. It's nice to know the future of good Journalism is still alive.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Dear Phil Gould,

smh.com.au
I hate to have to be the one to inform you of this, but Journalism is not all about YOU! Not even your silly and inconsequential opinion articles!
Also, thank you for writing an article full of stuff that we already know!
Well Done, do you want a medal?
Just because you've been a part of Rugby League all your life, does not give you the skill set to become a Sports Journalist and it's no wonder that the rest of the Channel Nine commentary team make fun of you!
I mean, just look at this article:
Your ideas are stupid and outdated. it’s a wonder that the Sydney Morning Herald gives you space to write on their paper in the first place. I can only guess that it's because they enjoy having someone on their staff that they can ridicule and slander without having to feel bad.
Your idea to have two competitions – one for Sydney and another for regional teams – is down right discriminatory and goes against all that Australia stands for.
You are ridiculous!
Love Emma
Thursday, September 30, 2010
The Local Goes Global
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
In the Public Interest?
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Bad Boys Of League
Young Brett Stewart, pictured above with his partner, has been accused of sexually assaulting a young girl earlier this year. You can read the full backstory in the Australian article here.
This particular article doesn't reveal any new information. Just an assumption that the trial will go for a whole two weeks. oh wow, breathtaking stuff.
Begs the question, why do we need to have tiny updates on everything in life? Online News and Social Networking are breeding a society hooked on instantaneous updates.
Oh dear.
EDIT: Brett Stewart was cleared of all charges. A not guilty footballer? well it had to happen sometime i guess.