The Back Page: 14th December, 2010

Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Andrew Moore and Jon Anderson discuss Shane Warne's latest headline grabbing antics, and preview the 3rd Ashes Test. The panel also digests Anthony Mundine's defeat and look back at a big year in sport.

The Back Page: 7th December, 2010

Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Andrew Moore and Robert Craddock discuss Australia's humiliating defeat in the second Ashes Test, and Ricky Ponting's future as captain. The panel also looks at Australia's failed World Cup bid, the Australian Open golf and Mark Thompson.

The Back Page: 30th November, 2010

Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Robert Craddock and Paul Kent discuss the fallout from first Ashes Test, and the pressure on Aussie paceman Mitchell Johnson. The boys also take a look at our World Cup prospects for 2022, the Wallabies demolition of France, and Greg Inglis's future at Souths.

The Back Page: 24th November, 2010

Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Melinda Gainsford Taylor & Robert Craddock discuss the Ashes series, and the uncertainty surrounding the Australian team. The panel also discusses Gary Ablett's impact on the Gold Coast, Peter Brock's legacy, and claims Tiger Woods latest PR blitz is the act of a desperate man.

The Back Page: 17th November, 2010

Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Jon Anderson and Greg Martin discuss the Australian Ashes squad, Stuart Appleby's victory at the JB Were Masters, Mark Thompson's controversial switch to Essendon, and Greg Inglis's move to Souths. Marto also gives his take on the Wallabies loss to England.

The Back Page: 10th November, 2010

Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Paul Kent and Brian Taylor discuss Joel Monaghan's emotional resignation at the Raiders after a lewd photo of him was published on the internet. The panel also discuss the future of Greg Inglis, Mark Webber's world title hopes, and Tiger Woods arrival in Melbourne.

The Back Page: 3rd November, 2010

If it's making headlines in sport, rest assured it'll be a topic for debate on the Back Page. Join Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham and the panel as they discuss the big issues both on and off the field. This week, the panel looks at the Melbourne Cup and its French connection.

The Back Page: 26th October 2010

Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Jon Anderson and Robert Craddock discuss the ICC's refusal to investigate the now infamous Sydney Test. The panel also looks at So You Think's prospects in the Melbourne Cup, Mark Webber's F1 world title hopes, and claims Darren Lockyer is the greatest Kangaroo.

The Back Page: 19th October 2010

Mike Gibson, Andrew Moore, Paul Kent and Melinda Gainsford-Taylor discuss the tragic death of leading jockey Stathi Katsidis. The panel also discuss claims Sachin tendulkar is better than Don Bradman, the World Cup bribes scandal and wrap up the Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

The Back Page: 12th October 2010

Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Andrew Moore and Greg Martin discuss the Commonwealth Games, including Sally Pearson's 100m hurdles win, and the farce which saw her stripped of her 100m gold. The boys also look at the Bathurst 1000, the Tahu racism row, and claims grunting in tennis is cheating.

The Back Page: 5th October 2010

Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Andrew Moore and Jon Anderson discuss India's miraculous one-wicket victory in the first Test, and wrap up both the AFL and NRL Grand Finals. The panel also discuss the Commonwealth Games, and the farcical conditions experienced by athletes during the opening ceremony.

The Back Page: 28th September 2010

Join Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Andrew Moore and Jon Anderson as they discuss James Hird's signing as coach of Essendon and the drawn AFL Grand Final. The boys also preview the NRL Grand Final between the Roosters and Dragons, and discuss Mark Webber's near escape at the Singapore Grand Prix.

The Back Page: 21st September 2010

Mike Gibson and Billy Birmingham are joined by Collingwood great Brian Taylor and Rugby League straight shooter Paul Kent to discuss Chris Judd's controversial Brownlow medal win, the upcoming AFL Grand Final, the NRL finals series, plus the continuing health and security fears ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

The Back Page: 14th September 2010

Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Jon Anderson and Greg Martin discuss Rafael Nadal's maiden win at the US Open, and his bid to win a fourth straight Grand Slam title. The panel also debate James Hird's reluctance to rule out coaching Essendon, and the golden point thriller won by the Roosters.

The Back Page: 7th September 2010

Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Paul Kent and Robert Craddock discuss the Pakistan match fixing scandal, and claims six NRL games are being investigated over dodgy betting. Also, the panel takes a look at the Wallabies thrilling win over the Springboks, and Sam Stosur's great run at the US Open.

The Back Page: 31st August 2010

Mike Gibson, Andrew Moore, Brian Taylor and cricket writer Malcolm Conn take an in depth look at the Pakistan betting scandal that has rocked cricket. The boys also discuss the first AFL player to record a third strike under the AFL's ilicit drugs policy, send-offs in the NRL, and diving in the A-League.

The Back Page: 23rd August 2010

Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Andrew Moore and Jon Anderson discuss the pressure on Essendon coach Matthew Knights, and debate whether Luke Burt choked in Parramatta's narrow loss to the Tigers. Also, the panel takes a look at the controversial A-League game between Melbourne Victory and the North Queensland Fury.

The Back Page: 17th August 2010

Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Melinda Gainsford-Taylor and Jon Anderson discuss Ben Cousins' retirement announcement. The panel also takes a look at video referee Bill Harrigan being stood and the controversial finish to the PGA Championship which saw Dustin Johnson penalised two strokes for grounding his club in a bunker.

The Back Page: 10th August 2010

Join Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Greg Martin and Brian Taylor as they discuss the big sport stories, including Greg Inglis' move to Brisbane, calls for video reviews in the AFL, and the Wallabies ninth straight loss to the All Blacks. Also, the panel takes a look Tiger Woods' dramatic fall from grace.

The Back Page: 3rd August 2010

Join Mike Gibson, Andrew Moore, Robert Craddock and Paul Kent as they discuss Stuart Appleby's magic round of 59, and Mark Webber's win at the Hungarian GP. Also, the panel reflects on the career of Sachin Tendulkar, who overtook Steve Waugh as the most capped Test player in history.

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The Back Page: 27th July 2010

Join Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Jon Anderson and Greg Martin as they discuss the drama over the Etihad stadium surface, Quade Cooper's two test ban and Australian cricket's embarrassing effort against Pakistan. Also, the farcical Danny Green/Paul Briggs fight and all the latest on the Jason Akermanis sacking...

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The Back Page: 20th July 2010

Join Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Melinda Gainsford-Taylor and Robert Craddock as they discuss Ricky Stuart quitting as coach of Cronulla, Kevin Sheedy' causing a storm in the AFL, Tiger Woods' foul mouthed rant at the British Open, and a controversial 15th stage of the Tour de France.    

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The Back Page: 13th July 2010

Join Mike Gibson, Jon Anderson, Tom Smithies and Paul Kent as they wrap up the World Cup, debating the controversial Dutch tactics in the final.  Also, the panel discuss Mark Webber's win at the British GP, Jarryd Hayne's return to form, and coaches under pressure in the AFL.

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The Back Page: 7th July 2010

Join Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Paul Kent and Robert Craddock as they discuss Ben Cousins' health scare and the use of prescription drugs in sport. Also, the panel wrap up Wimbledon, the World Cup and John Howard's rejection by the ICC.

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The Back Page: 29th June 2010

Join Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Andrew Moore and Greg Martin as they discuss Steven Baker's nine match suspension in the AFL and England's no goal fiasco as calls for video referees in football intensify. Also, Rafael Nadal and Venus Williams embroiled in controversy at Wimbledon.

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The Back Page: 22nd June 2010

Join Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Andrew Moore and Jon Anderson as they cast their eyes over the big sports stories, including Timana Tahu's four game suspension, Harry Kewell's controversial red card at the World Cup, as well as the US Open golf and Wimbledon.  

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The Back Page: 15th June 2010

Join Mike Gibson, Robert Craddock, Jon Anderson and Tom Smithies as they discuss the fall-out from the Socceroos World Cup loss to Germany. Also, the panel take a close look at the Andrew Johns racism row, and Karmichael Hunt's less than convincing Aussie Rules debut.

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The Back Page: 8th June 2010

Join Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Melinda Gainsford-Taylor and Robert Craddock as they discuss Jarryd Hayne being cleared to play for origin 2, and Queensland's backflip in allowing code-hopper Israel Folau to play. The panel also wrap up the French Open, and preview the World Cup.

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The Back Page: 1st June 2010

Join Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Paul Kent and Brian Taylor as they discuss the signing of Israel Folau to the AFL's Greater Western Sydney franchise. The crew also take a look at Sam Stosur's big win at the French Open, and Mark Webber's controversial bingle at the Turkey Grand Prix.

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The Back Page: 25th May 2010

Join Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Andrew Moore and Greg Martin as they debate the big sports stories, including the fall-out from Barry Hall's clash with North Melbourne, the Socceroos win over New Zealand, plus Venus Williams flesh coloured undies cause a stir at the French Open.

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The Back Page: 18th May 2010

If it's making headlines in sport, rest assured it'll be a topic for debate on the Back Page. Join Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham and the panel as they discuss the big issues both on and off the field.

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