Sports

Playoff time. Jump on the Band Wagon

Posted 3:53pm Sunday 15th April 2012 by Gus Gawn

The start of April is playoffs time for trans-Tasman sports. The Wellington Phoenix have had their A-League (football/soccer) playoff run ended by a heartbreaking extra-time goal to the Glory in Perth on Easter Saturday night. And by the time you read this the New Zealand Breakers will have either Read more...

Old people love netball, but do students?

Posted 7:07pm Sunday 1st April 2012 by Gus Gawn

It seems like everyone in Invercargill loves netball. All the grannies and kids used to pack out that stadium (before it fell over), smash those rumble sticks together and have a hell of a time. But does anyone care about netball in Dunedin? The Southern Steel is our netball team. They Read more...

Red Bull Marketing Campaign Receives Student Magazine Exposure Because It Totes Counts As A Sport

Posted 7:07pm Sunday 1st April 2012 by Gus Gawn

This is the sixth issue of Critic for 2012. Apparently it only takes six weeks to abandon journalistic credibility and just start reporting on stuff that provides free energy drinks. When you think of Red Bull you think of extreme sports. Maybe a grinning Scandinavian guy pushing the limits Read more...

Critic runs Jimmy Cowan Out of Town

Posted 5:00pm Monday 26th March 2012 by Gus Gawn

In breaking code news an un-named source has whispered in Critic Sports reporter Gus Gawn’s ear that Jimmy Cowan’s days as a Highlander are numbered. Our source has stated that Cowan will quit New Zealand at the end of the 2012 season to take up a contract with English club Gloucester. Read more...

Warriors at Forsyth Barr, Yes Please.

Posted 4:26pm Sunday 25th March 2012 by Gus Gawn

How many of you want to see the Vodafone Warriors play an NRL game at Forsyth Barr Stadium? I know I do, and I bet you do too. Though Rugby League is the poorer cousin to Rugby Union in Dunedin, there is a dormant support base. How many of you regularly settle down to watch the Warriors on a Read more...

Highlanders Unbeaten

Posted 4:26pm Sunday 25th March 2012 by Gus Gawn

In unbelievable code update news, THE HIGHLANDERS ARE UNDEFEATED (or they were when we went to print on Thursday). That’s right folks – two home games, two away, four wins, 16 points, top of the table, top of the conference, top of the world. It’s not as if they’ve had an easy draw either. Read more...

Rower rows toward rowing victory (in a rowboat)

Posted 4:26pm Sunday 25th March 2012 by Gus Gawn

Earlier this month 38 rowers were named to represent New Zealand at the London Olympics in July this year. It is the largest rowing squad that New Zealand has ever mustered for an Olympic games. Beyond shot-putter Valerie Adams, most of New Zealand’s medals will probably come from these 38 rowers. Read more...

Rigger vents spleen all over Critic reporter

Posted 4:27pm Sunday 18th March 2012 by Gus Gawn

Mark Richardson is an ex-Black Cap, Sky Sports Commentator and host of TV shows The Crowd Goes Wild (CGW), and The Cricket Show. He lived in Dunedin for 10 years, playing cricket for Otago and studying towards a BCom (which he has never used). He makes his money nowadays as an inflammatory TV Read more...

Critic goes to the Cricket

Posted 3:11pm Tuesday 13th March 2012 by Gus Gawn

On Wednesday Critic didn’t go to the cricket because we had to help write for Critic and had class, also it was raining. On Thursday Critic had to do Critic again and also had work so didn’t have time for the cricket. This made Critic angry because it was a lovely day and the cricket was Read more...

Tall guy is good at Frisbee, also Discus

Posted 6:37pm Sunday 11th March 2012 by Gus Gawn

Marshall Hall is probably the best Dunedin athlete you have never heard of. Most people would have noticed him around uni (he’s 6’10” and massive) and thought, “who the fuck is that tall guy? I bet he’s good at basketball.” You would be right (NZ U18 rep), but he’s even better at throwing a discus. Read more...