Ben Waterworth and Liam Quinn have both landed full-time jobs at the Melbourne newspaper.
Our racing guru Ben Asgari chats to legendary jockey Damien Oliver and respected trainer Troy Corstens ahead of tomorrow’s Derby Day. He also provides Ben Waterworth with his tips for the big day.
Horse Racing purists and punters are licking their lips at the awesome field assembled for the 2011 Cox Plate. Ben Waterworth and Ben Asgari preview the legendary race, plus the other big races that will be taking place at Moonee Valley on Saturday.
Ben Waterworth and Liam Quinn have both landed full-time jobs at the Melbourne newspaper.
Our racing guru Ben Asgari chats to legendary jockey Damien Oliver and respected trainer Troy Corstens ahead of tomorrow’s Derby Day. He also provides Ben Waterworth with his tips for the big day.
Horse Racing purists and punters are licking their lips at the awesome field assembled for the 2011 Cox Plate. Ben Waterworth and Ben Asgari preview the legendary race, plus the other big races that will be taking place at Moonee Valley on Saturday.
With inspirational skipper Jobe Watson sidelined due to injury, can Essendon still overcome a rampaging Richmond? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the annual ‘Dreamtime at the ‘G clash’, plus the rest of Round 9’s AFL matches.
Many expected Geelong to slide down the ladder in 2011. But after seven straight wins, including the one against Collingwood on Friday night, Ben Waterworth believes the Cats are no longer the hunters – they are the hunted.
Close to 80,000 people are expected to watch undefeated teams Collingwood and Geelong clash at the MCG tonight. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura give their thoughts on the big match, as well as the rest of Round 8’s games in their weekly video preview.
Not too many would’ve predicted Essendon to be sitting in fourth spot on the ladder after seven rounds of this season. But that’s how it’s played out so far and Ben Waterworth believes Bombers fans should be jubilant.
The 100th article for upstart by final-year journalism student Ben Waterworth also happens to be one of the ‘100 articles’ every journalist should read about journalism, says his lecturer Lawrie Zion.
In his 100th text article, Ben Waterworth reflects on his time writing for upstart, while strongly encouraging aspiring journalists to get practical and contribute to the site.
Can Melbourne overcome a week of intense scrutiny and regain some confidence against Adelaide on Sunday? Ben Waterworth and guest host Giulio di Giorgio preview that game plus the rest of Round 7 in the AFL.
The AFL recently announced its massive broadcast rights agreement, to reap more than $1.25 billion from 2012-2016. But despite the large sum of money, Ben Waterworth believes the code’s fans are the biggest winners of the deal.
As part of an ongoing series, Katharina Hackler chats to upstart’s sports editor, Ben Waterworth, about his ever-expanding portfolio of written contributions to upstart, and about chasing a kindergarten dream of becoming an AFL commentator.
North Melbourne currently occupies the bottom spot on the ladder after five rounds of action. Can the Roos finally register their first win of 2011 against the Power on Saturday? Ben Waterworth previews that game plus the rest of the Round 6 AFL action.
Can Essendon be the first team in 2011 to defeat the almighty Collingwood on Anzac Day? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview that game plus the rest of the Round 5 AFL action in upstart’s first footy video preview.
Three tied games in four weeks has raised more questions than answers. Ben Waterworth asks if it’s time for the AFL to follow in the NRL’s footsteps and scrap the traditional draw.
Ben Waterworth and Natalie Savino from upstart’s editorial team have both scored new positions in the media industry.
Essendon has undoubtedly been the most talked about club throughout the first three weeks of the AFL season. But can Carlton stop the hype this weekend? Ben Waterworth previews the big match plus the rest of the Round 4 action.
It’s only round three and there’s still six months left in the AFL season. But Ben Waterworth believes Collingwood already has the 2011 premiership in the bag.
Will Carlton be the first team in 2011 to defeat traditional rivals, Collingwood, at the MCG tonight? Ben Waterworth previews the Blues’ chances, plus the rest of this weekend’s AFL action.
New skipper Michael Clarke has yet to win the hearts of Australia’s cricket supporters. But Ben Waterworth believes individual and collective success on the field will have fans changing their minds very quickly.
The Gold Coast Suns play their first official match against Carlton on Saturday night in Brisbane. However, Ben Waterworth believes the Blues will be too strong and experienced for the young Suns as he previews all of the AFL action for Round Two.
Collingwood’s Dale Thomas is allegedly the player the AFL’s newest team, Greater Western Sydney, wants the most prior to its 2012 debut. And according to Ben Waterworth, a Thomas-Giants combination would work well.
Australia has won the past three ICC World Cup’s in emphatic style. But Ben Waterworth believes India will end the Aussies’ trophy aspirations tonight in the tournament’s second quarter-final match.
