Jake Garland

Gold Coast

Sports Editor at The Cairns Post

Sports reporter at Hobart Mercury | AFL nerd | Cricket tragic

Articles

CTPL Grand Final: Kingborough struck a blow on eve of showdown

2 months ago | codesports.com.au | James Bresnehan |Jake Garland

Kingborough and University are both in top form and hunting more silverware as the Knights go for back-to-back CTPL first grade premierships and Lions hunt a clean sweep of all three trophies this season. Even though Kingborough finished on top of the ladder, despite a major scare from New Town last week, Knights captain Dylan Hay says Uni will be the front-runner.
A-League news and results: Debut goal for young City star

Feb 15, 2025 | codesports.com.au | Jake Garland

Young Melbourne striker Lawrence Wong scored his first A-League goal, breaking the deadlock between City and Perth Glory. The 17-year-old found the net in the 37th minute at AAMI Park, giving City a 1-0 lead. City’s Marco Tilio had the ball poked away as he attempted to pass, with Wong seizing the loose ball opportunity and firing it into the top corner. The midfielder’s first A-League goal comes in just his fourth match.
NBL Round 20 2025: Taran Armstrong scores triple double as Taipans end Bullets’ finals hopes in 100-88 win

Feb 6, 2025 | codesports.com.au | Jake Garland

An inspired Taran Armstrong has claimed his first NBL triple-double as the Taipans closed the curtain on the Brisbane Bullets finals chances with a 12 point win at Cairns Convention Centre. Armstrong finished with 28 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists as Cairns claimed a 100-88 point win in the clubs final home game of the season. The Bullets had to win to keep their slim finals hopes alive and early in the third quarter they opened the door and hit the lead for the first time in the game.
Magnay mutes Melbourne Utd as JackJumpers win blockbuster

Sep 27, 2024 | geelongadvertiser.com.au | Jake Garland |Tristan Lavalette |Lance Jenkinson |Nick Tucker

Will Magnay has led Tasmania JackJumpers to a powerful 81-72 win over Melbourne United in Hobart. JackJumpers took their defence to another level after a reset from round one, winning a fierce battle against a growing rival. It was Tasmania’s seventh game from their past eight on their home floor, led by magnificent Magnay (18 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks and three steals).
LNP Senator Gerard Rennick sues his own party after being kicked off senate ticket

Jun 19, 2024 | theaustralian.com.au | Jake Garland |Julian Linden |Matt Turner |Blake Antrobus

Renegade LNP Senator Gerard Rennick has suffered a major court loss after launching legal action against his own party when his bid for a senate spot was dashed during an internal party ballot. Senator Rennick was booted off the LNP’s senate ticket last July after losing his spot by just three votes to party treasurer Stuart Fraser.
Perth International Hockey Festival: Kookaburras come from behind to beat India

Apr 6, 2024 | codesports.com.au | Sarah Burt |Jake Garland

A Jeremy Hayward double has led the Kookaburras to another come-from-behind win against India to take an insurmountable 3-0 series lead in Perth. A Jeremy Hayward double has helped Australia claim the series win in the third game against India at Curtin University. Hayward scored the equaliser in the third quarter before scoring his and the Kookaburras second early in the fourth quarter as Australia ran out 2-1 winners.
Hayward proves he’s among world’s best as Kookaburras complete series sweep of India

Apr 6, 2024 | codesports.com.au | Sarah Burt |Jake Garland

Drag-flicking maestro Jeremy Hayward underlined why he is the most devastating penalty corner specialists in the world as the Kookaburras came from behind to complete a 5-0 series sweep and extend a decade of dominance on home soil against India.
Deja Vu for India as Hayward leads a fourth fightback victory

Apr 6, 2024 | codesports.com.au | Sarah Burt |Jake Garland

It is a sense of Deja Vu for India as for the fourth consecutive time they have opened the scoring before the Kookaburras have come from behind to win at Curtin University on Friday night. In Tom Wickham’s 100th test for Australia, the Kookaburras took the fourth test against India 3-1. They are just one win away from clean sweeping India in the five test series. Kookaburras Eddie Ockenden said it was a hard fought win against a strong Indian outfit.
Vote now: Sports Gold Coast People’s Choice finalists

Feb 18, 2024 | goldcoastbulletin.com.au | Grace Hamilton |Jake Garland

SportDon't miss out on the headlines from Sport. Followed categories will be added to My News. The 55th Annual Gold Coast Sports Star of the Year Awards are just shy of three weeks away (March 9), and the finalists in each category are crossing their fingers in hope of receiving recognition of their achievements, contributions and sacrifices made throughout 2023. In the meantime, we’re giving you the chance to vote for the People’s Choice Award.
30+ finalists for Sport Gold Coast People’s Choice Award

Feb 18, 2024 | couriermail.com.au | Grace Hamilton |Jake Garland

The 55th Annual Gold Coast Sports Star of the Year Awards are just shy of three weeks away (March 9), and the finalists in each category are crossing their fingers in hope of receiving recognition of their achievements, contributions and sacrifices made throughout 2023. In the meantime, we’re giving you the chance to vote for the People’s Choice Award. Nominations have been called and the names are in: here are your 30+ People’s Choice finalists of 2023.