When the Western Bulldogs broke a 62-year premiership drought, injury forced club captain and spiritual leader Robert Murphy to watch from the coach’s box. Amid wild celebrations, and after the 22 competing players received their premiership medallions, Bulldogs coach Luke…
Jack Newton created an incredible mark in a lifetime dedicated to golf. A great competitor, Newton became a force in the development of junior golfers, for which he will be recognised on Thursday 13th October 2016 when he is inducted…
Inspirations of a nation nominated for ‘The Don’ From the Olympics to Paralympics, the heart-stopping NRL grand final and the race that stops the nation, the Sport Australia Hall of Fame has unveiled eight outstanding nominees for the 2016 ‘The…
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame is mourning the passing of our esteemed Member and renowned Australian broadcaster Norman May, who passed away yesterday (September 12, 2016) aged 88. Norman May was Inducted into The Sport Australia Hall of Fame in…
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame is mourning the passing of our esteemed Member and renowned pioneer sports writer, Alan Trengove, who passed away yesterday (September 8, 2016) aged 87. Alan Trengove was Inducted into The Sport Australia Hall of Fame…
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala Dinner will celebrate the champions of our nation – past and present – on Thursday 13th October 2016 at Palladium at Crown, Melbourne. Membership to the Sport Australia Hall of Fame is widely considered the highest national sporting…
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame is mourning the passing of our esteemed Member and Australian surfing icon, Bernard 'Midget' Farrelly, who passed away yesterday (7th August 2016) aged 71. Bernard 'Midget' Farrelly was Inducted into The Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985 as an Inaugural…
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame is mourning the passing of our esteemed Member and one of Australia’s most successful swimming coaches, Forbes Carlile. Carlile passed away on Tuesday 2 August 2016, aged 95. Forbes Carlile was Inducted into The Sport Australia…
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame is mourning the passing of our esteemed Member and one of Australia’s most influential Rugby Union players, Peter Johnson. Peter passed away, aged 78, on Tuesday, 12 July 2016. Peter was Inducted into The Sport Australia…
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame is mourning the passing of our esteemed Member Deirdre Hyland AM. Deirdre passed away over the weekend aged 79. Deirdre is survived by her brother Robin, cousins Renne and Hans Ness and close friend Dot…