About Richard Hinds
About Richard Hinds
Richard Hinds is the Melbourne-based sports writer for the Sydney Morning Herald. Hinds has covered the AFL for almost two decades, several Olympic Games, international golf and numerous Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Hinds grew up in Victoria where he witnessed the expansion of the national competition and, during his time with the SMH, has reported on some of the key moments in the Swans' gradual rise from unloved interloper to Sydney icon - including their stunning 2005 premiership victory.
Blues get their six million dollar man
The Carlton theme song has not been heard often in the past few years as the Blues endured their bleakest era.
Swans look to adapt to speed of game
Just two years ago, the Swans seemed to have become the AFL's
prototype.
The beginning of the Cat empire
It was not supposed to happen any more.
Diehard fans no match for toffs
Thousands of hearts were broken yesterday with the click of a mouse.
Pies in the sky tonight but the future is sunny at Collingwood
For Collingwood, the preliminary final against Geelong could be the start of something special.
Science no match for spirit of Shinboner
Before Dean Laidley signs a new contract, the Kangaroos coach wants a commitment.
Zealotry of West Coast fans isn't for the birds
The AFL is a national competition, but the atmosphere is distinctly different as you cross borders.
Swans must build around Goodes
As Paul Roos spoke to his team for the last time after a disappointing end to a frustrating season, he stated what had been obvious .
Sydney must launch early assault to humble Pies
Richard Hinds wraps-up this weekend's elimination final between the Swans and the Collingwood Magpies.
Buckley's chance: a week of pain or a year of gain
The Collingwood talisman has earned a fitting send-off - whenever that may be.
Hall fit to face Pies - but should he just swan back into the team?
Barry Hall is almost certain to be added to the Sydney team to play Collingwood in their cut-throat final on Saturday night.
First step in recovery for AFL is to admit it has a drug problem
In one important regard, Melbourne sport has managed to retain its immunity to events north of the border. They will race at Caulfield today while the gates at Randwick are bolted shut.
Get well really soon, Leo: Sydney badly need Barry for September
Since his conversion from erratic half-forward to stalwart defender, Leo Barry has come to the Swans' rescue many times - most memorably in the dramatic final seconds of the 2005 grand final.
Swans to battle history, and Buckley
Sydney again has to endure the emotion generated by the return of a
beloved superstar.
Swans: contenders or pretenders?
Sydney are rated as a flag threat while being in danger of missing
the finals.
There's no place in footy for fairytales
Goodbyes should be about ceremony, respect, bittersweet reminiscence - not dismay at poor decisions or bad luck.
Swans show time waits for no team
Where form in home-and-away games fluctuates, finals often produce results that define where teams sit in the grand scheme.
I feel for him, Roos says of embattled Demons rival
Swans coach Paul Roos says comments about Melbourne line-up that upset acting Demons coach Mark Riley on Sunday were meant to be sympathetic.
Buchanan back on the plane
A brief taste of reserves footy does the trick for Amon Buchanan's
resolve.
Roos rules out move to Carlton
Sydney Swans coach Paul Roos again rules himself out of contention for the Carlton coaching job made vacant by the sacking of Denis Pagan.
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