The Back Page: 29 March 2011

Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Paul Kent and Brian Taylor discuss Ricky Ponting quitting the Australian captaincy, and Darren Lockyer’s retirement announcement. The panel also takes a look at concussion in both the NRL and AFL, and what went wrong with Mark Webber in the Australian GP.

The Back Page: 22nd March, 2011

Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Jon Anderson and Greg Martin discuss Ricky Ponting’s future as Australian captain after several controversial incidents at the World Cup. The panel also takes a look at NRL rising star Jamal Idris, the Waratahs being booed by their own fans, and F1 at Bathurst.

The Back Page: 15th March, 2011

Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Paul Kent and David Culbert discuss the week’s top sports stories, including the Roar’s A-League Grand Final victory, the start of the NRL season, Brendan Fevola’s future and Israel Folau’s debut with the Giants. The panel also discuss champion mare Black Caviar’s record tenth straight victory.

The Back Page: 8th March, 2011

Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Melinda Gainsford-Taylor and Robert Craddock discuss Benji Marshall’s assault charge, Ricky Nixon’s future as an AFL player manager, and the betting scandal in the NRL. The crew also looks at claims by Jack Nicklaus that Tiger Woods will beat his record of 18 major titles.

The Back Page: 1st March, 2011

Mike Gibson, Billy Birmingham, Robert Craddock, and Brian Taylor discuss Todd Carney’s drink driving charge, and the possibility Brendan Fevola could be headed to the VFL. The boys also look at Andy Friend’s sacking as coach of the Brumbies, and the Fury’s controversial axing from the A-League.