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Tim Gavel

About Tim Gavel

Sports commentator with ABC Grandstand for over 30 years Tim Gavel has called a range of sports including NRL, Super Rugby, Wallabies, Rowing World Cups, Rugby World Cups, Socceroos, Matildas, Opals, Boomers, WNBL, NBL, International Netball, Men's and Women's one day international cricket, Big Bash, World Volleyball League for Fox Sports, Rowing World Cup and National Championships for Fox Sports and the 2000 Paralympics.

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The rugby league community rallies behind Raiders cult hero Sam Backo, hospitalised after a heart attack

The rugby league community rallies behind Raiders cult hero Sam Backo, hospitalised after a heart attack

4 April 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Project Coordination steps up to sponsor local junior football

Project Coordination steps up to sponsor local junior football

1 April 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Brumbies' resting development a high-stakes gamble against the Waratahs

Brumbies' resting development a high-stakes gamble against the Waratahs

1 April 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Canberra United prepares for a hard-earned place in the A-League Women playoffs

Canberra United prepares for a hard-earned place in the A-League Women playoffs

31 March 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Will Jack jump? Wighton to test the market

Will Jack jump? Wighton to test the market

29 March 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Commonwealth gold medallist Chloe Hosking is creating opportunities for young cyclists

Commonwealth gold medallist Chloe Hosking is creating opportunities for young cyclists

25 March 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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The season's barely started and the Raiders' character is already being put to the test

The season's barely started and the Raiders' character is already being put to the test

25 March 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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What's in a name? Why the proposed A-League men’s team needs to be called Canberra United

What's in a name? Why the proposed A-League men’s team needs to be called Canberra United

23 March 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Sport
Vale Brian Franklin: Canberra basketball’s greatest servant passes away following a lengthy battle with cancer

Vale Brian Franklin: Canberra basketball’s greatest servant passes away following a lengthy battle with cancer

22 March 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Sport
Put your hand together because the Raiders and the Sharks will go like the clappers

Put your hand together because the Raiders and the Sharks will go like the clappers

19 March 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Bringing the Brumbies to their fans

Bringing the Brumbies to their fans

18 March 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Has Canberra really secured an A-League Men’s team? Not yet we haven't (but damn, we're close)

Has Canberra really secured an A-League Men’s team? Not yet we haven't (but damn, we're close)

15 March 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Canberra closer than ever to securing an A-League Men’s team

Canberra closer than ever to securing an A-League Men’s team

15 March 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Money, money, money ... and sport: has the NRL forgotten the hard-learned lessons of Super League?

Money, money, money ... and sport: has the NRL forgotten the hard-learned lessons of Super League?

13 March 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Why Eddie should make the Brumbies the nucleus of the World Cup squad (and recall Laurie Fisher while he's at it)

Why Eddie should make the Brumbies the nucleus of the World Cup squad (and recall Laurie Fisher while he's at it)

11 March 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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'HOME in Queanbeyan' is where the heart is for Father Peter Day

'HOME in Queanbeyan' is where the heart is for Father Peter Day

9 March 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Sport
Canberra is willing Raiders star Jarrod Croker towards his NRL 300 milestone

Canberra is willing Raiders star Jarrod Croker towards his NRL 300 milestone

8 March 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Opinion
Wherefore art thou new Civic Stadium site? Commonwealth Park perhaps?

Wherefore art thou new Civic Stadium site? Commonwealth Park perhaps?

6 March 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Why Harley Smith-Shields is one of the more remarkable stories in rugby league

Why Harley Smith-Shields is one of the more remarkable stories in rugby league

4 March 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Canberra real estate agent Phil Kouvelis celebrates 50 years in the industry

Canberra real estate agent Phil Kouvelis celebrates 50 years in the industry

1 March 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Is it too soon to get excited about the 2023 Brumbies? Nah!

Is it too soon to get excited about the 2023 Brumbies? Nah!

1 March 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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For Alex Bunton, the WNBL Domestic Violence Awareness round is personal

For Alex Bunton, the WNBL Domestic Violence Awareness round is personal

25 February 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Brumbies look to make the most of rugby's time in the spotlight

Brumbies look to make the most of rugby's time in the spotlight

22 February 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Joe Henstock leaves a huge legacy for hockey in the ACT

Joe Henstock leaves a huge legacy for hockey in the ACT

18 February 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Community
Ainslie footballers put in marathon effort for Ronald McDonald House

Ainslie footballers put in marathon effort for Ronald McDonald House

16 February 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Ray White Canberra announces another major local rugby club sponsorship

Ray White Canberra announces another major local rugby club sponsorship

15 February 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Tennis ACT celebrates 100 years of tennis in the capital and a very bright future

Tennis ACT celebrates 100 years of tennis in the capital and a very bright future

12 February 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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'Phenomenal' growth of table tennis stretches Canberra facilities to the limit

'Phenomenal' growth of table tennis stretches Canberra facilities to the limit

11 February 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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The story behind the mural at the Cook shops

The story behind the mural at the Cook shops

10 February 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Pre-season clash against the Bulldogs more than a park run for fresh-faced Raiders

Pre-season clash against the Bulldogs more than a park run for fresh-faced Raiders

9 February 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Pre-season trial in Griffith more than a game for Brumbies' hopefuls

Pre-season trial in Griffith more than a game for Brumbies' hopefuls

3 February 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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Teams of the century highlight the depth of Canberra cricket talent

Teams of the century highlight the depth of Canberra cricket talent

2 February 2023 | By Tim Gavel
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