From 2005’s Ashes to the Swans scandal, why we still demand moral leadership from sports stars
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From 2005’s Ashes to the Swans scandal, why we still demand moral leadership from sports stars
What a grand reception in London taught Stephen Brook about Australia’s obsession with its sports stars.
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Published Aug 28, 2026
What to know
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Timeline · newest first
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