Sport

Tennis’ big four were reunited this week for Rafael Nadal’s emotional farewell to Roland Garros and one intriguing takeaway for me was Nadal’s ‘change in perspective’ in retirement, writes Mitchell Johnson.

RYAN DANIELS: Adam Sewlood helped me be a better journalist after an incident I will never forget, while something his former skipper said is a good lesson for us all to heed.

RICHO’S TOP 10: He is a man in demand and this is the club holding the right cards to go all out to secure the Eagles star’s signature.

MITCHELL JOHNSON: Bryce Cotton’s move from the Wildcats to the 36ers has shocked Perth basketball fans and everyone is having their say.

KIERSTEN DUKE: NSW have won the series won, but they still have a lot to play for to make it 3-0 over Queensland.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Queensland forward packs were known as rule benders with a crazy streak. Not this one.

It’s the problem that seems to be entrenched into the core of male mentality for generations upon generations — don’t show your vulnerability.

RICHO’S TOP 10: Nearly halfway through the season and the wheat is being separated from the chaff. I think there are only a few teams who can seriously challenge the last two premiers.

MITCHELL JOHNSON: The struggling Queenslander is the Australian team’s weakest link and should make way for a new-look top order against South Africa next month.

New pool feats have shown the Enhanced Games will set new records and attract plenty of controversy.

KIERSTEN DUKE: These are the fresh-faced rookies and returning superstars who could be the difference between victory and defeat.

Jack Robinson’s hopes of winning a third Margaret River Pro in four years came unstuck on a day of carnage for the championship tour’s top seeds at Main Break.

CRAIG O’DONOGHUE: The suggestion that James Hird is still the answer to all of Essendon’s problems shows how out of touch too many influential figures at the Bombers are with modern footy.

GEORGIE PARKER: There is more drama off the field than on so far this season as supporters cry out for strong leadership.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: His last stint as Blues coach turned into a nightmare, so Laurie Daley has to make sure he does this one thing differently this time around.