Jonny Weeks

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Jan 20

All eyes on the Australian Open – a photo essay

Marking 30 years of grand slam tennis at Melbourne Park, our photographer Jonny Weeks captured the opening days of this year’s tournamentAlmost 750,000 spectators will flood into Melbourne Park over the course of the Australian Open to watch one of the…

Permanent link to this article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/jan/21/all-eyes-on-the-australian-open-a-photo-essay

Jan 15

Australian Open: day one – in pictures

The first day from Melbourne Park as Venus Williams is defeated in the women’s draw and Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios headline the evening session in the men’s draw Continue reading…

Permanent link to this article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/gallery/2018/jan/15/australian-open-day-one-in-pictures

Oct 13

50 Years of Tears: NRL photo wins top Walkley prize

Grant Trouville’s shot captured Paul Gallen and Andrew Ettingshausen’s tearful ‘cuddle’ as Cronulla Sharks claimed their first Premiership 50 Years of Tears – an image which depicts the tearful embrace of Cronulla Sharks captain Paul Gallen and club le…

Permanent link to this article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2017/oct/13/50-years-of-tears-nrl-photo-wins-top-walkley-prize

Oct 01

NRL grand final 2017: Melbourne Storm v North Queensland Cowboys – in pictures

The best pictures from Sydney’s ANZ Stadium where Melbourne Storm beat the North Queensland Cowboys 34-6

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Permanent link to this article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/gallery/2017/oct/01/nrl-grand-final-2017-melbourne-storm-v-north-queensland-cowboys-in-pictures

Sep 30

AFL grand final 2017: Richmond Tigers v Adelaide Crows – in pictures

The best pictures from Saturday’s decider at the MCG where the Crows, who are hunting their first premiership in 19 years, face the Tigers, who last won a flag in 1980

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Permanent link to this article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/gallery/2017/sep/30/afl-grand-final-2017-richmond-tigers-v-adelaide-crows-in-pictures

Jul 12

State of Origin 2017: Queensland clinch the series – in pictures

The best pictures from Brisbane, where Queensland defeated the New South Wales Blues 22-6 in the decisive game of the series and Johnathan Thurston bade farewell to the home fans Continue reading…

Permanent link to this article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/gallery/2017/jul/12/state-of-origin-2017-queensland-clinch-the-series-in-pictures

Jul 24

Beautiful Games: petrol-powered paintings

Fixated by the colour, smell, sound and movement of motor racing, Alex Wakefield has produced a range of paintings which are vibrant and energetic. Using oil on canvas, the American artist has depicted everything from Brian Redman’s Lola T332 Boraxo to…

Permanent link to this article: http://www.theguardian.com/sport/gallery/2013/jul/24/motorsports-formula-one