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arguing with my dad

Arguing With My Dad: In which Greg Bruce’s dad claims he invented talkback

Arguing With My Dad: In which Greg Bruce’s dad claims he invented talkback

The Blackcaps win over Australia in the recent ICC World T20 tournament had nothing to do with masterful innings construction and well-executed bowling plans – according to Greg Bruce's dad it was all just a fluke.
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By Greg Bruce | 6th April, 2016
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Arguing With My Dad: Chris Rattue is drawn into the debacle

Arguing With My Dad: Chris Rattue is drawn into the debacle

In an unprecedented turn of events, Greg Bruce finds himself agreeing with his dad on everything – until an unlikely saviour arrives.
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By Greg Bruce | 24th February, 2016
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Australia’s Rod Laver leaps over the net at Wimbledon after beating Chuck McKinley of the USA, July 1961. (Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Arguing With My Dad: Who is the greatest tennis player ever?

Arguing With My Dad is an occasional column which features Greg Bruce in conversation with his father about sports. This week, a disagreement about tennis becomes a discourse on the nature of debate itself.
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By Greg Bruce | 26th January, 2016
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PERTH, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 15:  Kane Williamson of New Zealand bats during day three of the second Test match between Australia and New Zealand at the WACA on November 15, 2015 in Perth, Australia.  (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Arguing With My Dad: Kane Williamson, greatest of all time?

'Arguing with my Dad' is a new occasional column which features Greg Bruce in conversation with his father about sports. This week's disagreement: NZ's best batsmen.
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By Greg Bruce | 29th November, 2015
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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 25:  Scott Fardy, David Pocock, Adam Ashley-Cooper and Matt Giteau of Australia sing the national anthem prior to the 2015 Rugby World Cup Semi Final match between Argentina and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 25, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.  (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Arguing With My Dad: Australia’s chances? In the toilet

'Arguing with my Dad' is a new occasional column which features Greg Bruce in conversation with his father about sports. This first instalment covers the RWC final...
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By Greg Bruce | 31st October, 2015
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