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Brumbies coach Andy Friend believes Stirling Mortlock should still lead Wallabies
Wayne Smith | May 18, 2009

Less than a month ago, Brumbies coach Andy Friend was questioning how much more Stirling Mortlock had to give, but now he has no doubt the warrior centre is still the man to lead the Wallabies.

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Robbie Deans backs Stirling Mortlock to play key role
AAP | May 11, 2009

ROBBIE Deans insists Stirling Mortlock remains well in the mix to retain the Wallabies captaincy in 2009.

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Mortlock no declining force, says Deans
AAP | May 11, 2009

He is refusing to guarantee him a walk-up start, but Robbie Deans insists Stirling Mortlock remains well in the mix to retain the Wallabies captaincy in 2009.

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Stirling Mortlock Super Rugby's leading pointscorer
Sunday Mail | May 10, 2009

STIRLING Mortlock became Super Rugby's leading pointscorer as the Brumbies scored a crucial 37-15 win over the Blues in Canberra last night.

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Stirling Mortlock creates Super rugby history as Brumbies down the Blues in Canberra
AAP | May 10, 2009

STIRLING Mortlock has led the Brumbies to a crucial win over the Blues in Canberra, scoring a try and kicking seven points to become the all-time highest Super rugby point scorer.

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Stirling Mortlock leads Brumbies revival in win over Blues
AAP | May 9, 2009

Stirling Mortlock has led the Brumbies to a crucial win over the Blues in Canberra, scoring a try and kicking seven points to become the all-time highest Super rugby point scorer.

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Mortlock's move to wing 'weird', says Ioane
AAP | May 1, 2009

Queensland dangerman Digby Ioane has questioned the Brumbies' wisdom in shunting the Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock to the wing, depriving him of a benchmark outside-centre battle.

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Mortlock looking to terrorise Reds
AAP | May 1, 2009

Stirling Mortlock says the Brumbies powerful back three must stand up to ensure their Super 14 season stays alive against would-be giant-killers Queensland.

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Digby Ioane can't displace Stirling Mortlock, says Phil Mooney
Wayne Smith | April 28, 2009

No matter how well Digby Ioane performs against Stirling Mortlock in the final Australian derby of the season in Brisbane on Saturday, Queensland Reds' coach Phil Mooney can't see him unseating Australia's captain at outside centre in the Wallabies.

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Every game a grand final: Mortlock
AAP | April 18, 2009

Stirling Mortlock says the Brumbies are ready to continue their "emotional and physical journey" towards the Super 14 finals after keeping their season alive in spectacular fashion against the Bulls.

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Injuries force Brumbies reshuffle
AAP | April 16, 2009

Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock says his move to the wing was a logical solution as the Brumbies seek to deal with the Bulls' kicking game in Friday night's Super 14 clash.

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Stirling Mortlock returns for the Brumbies match against the Cheetahs
Karlis Salna, AAP | April 2, 2009

Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock will return in a much-needed boost for the shaken Brumbies in their Super 14 clash against the Cheetahs this weekend.

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Mortlock out but Brumbies remain hopeful
Darren Walton | March 27, 2009

Stirling Mortlock has failed to complete training for the Brumbies after corking his leg last week.

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Brumbies captain Stirling Mortlock's injured leg has been cleared
David Beniuk and Adrian Warren, AAP | March 22, 2009

Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock has been cleared of a serious leg injury after a sickening collision during the Brumbies' 25-17 Super 14 loss to the Lions in Johannesburg.

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Stirling Mortlock's monkey business a bad sign for Waratahs
Wayne Smith | March 13, 2009

Brumbies coach Andy Friend has some worrying news for the New South Wales Waratahs - Stirling Mortlock has been carrying on like a schoolboy on a diet of red cordial.

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Stirlng Mortlock supports interstate clash
AAP | March 1, 2009

WALLABIES captain Stirling Mortlock has no qualms about a return NSW-Queensland clash in the middle of the Test season.

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Stirling effort steals the points
Greg Growden | February 23, 2009

IT WASN'T quite as spectacular as his last-minute penalty goal that won the Durban Test and the Tri Nations for the Wallabies in 2000, but Stirling Mortlock's conversion from near the sideline that won the game for the Brumbies on Saturday night was a belter.

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Brumbies beat Crusaders in heart-stopping win
AAP | February 22, 2009

A Stirling Mortlock conversion after the siren saw the Brumbies secure a last-gasp victory for the second week in a row, beating their arch-rivals the Crusaders 18-16 in Canberra on Saturday night.

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Deans has Wallabies ready to come of age
David Long | February 22, 2009

ROBBIE DEANS guided the Wallabies to wins against the All Blacks, Springboks, France and England last year. But in a statement that will have his 2011 World Cup rivals looking over their shoulders with trepidation, "Dinkum" Deans is far from satisfied.

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Fearless Mortlock stars in thriller with a late twist
Greg Growden, SMH | February 14, 2009

IT'S summer. We're still working on our tans. Nonetheless in the wrong season that autumn rugby indulgence, otherwise known as the Super 14, could not have started on a more spectacular note at the House of Pain last night.

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Mortlock hands Brumbies captaincy to Hoiles
January 13, 2009

Stirling Mortlock has relinquished the captaincy of the Brumbies with the reins to be handed to Stephen Hoiles.

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Mortlock positive about future
AAP - December 06, 2008

Wallabies skipper Stirling Mortlock rates Australia's development on their spring tour as outstanding, but says they still have a lot of improvement left despite an extremely positive first year under coach Robbie Deans.

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Mortlock eyes third World Cup campaign
AAP - December 03, 2008

Reinvigorated and enjoying career-best form, Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock says he will consider playing on until the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

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Rugby: Wallabies in same Cup pool as Ireland, Italy
AAP - December 02, 2008

AUSTRALIA captain Stirling Mortlock said his side could have no complaints about any weakness in their 2011 World Cup draw after being placed in a group also featuring Ireland and Italy.

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Stirling Mortlock welcomes pool pressure for Wallabies
Julian Guyer - December 02, 2008

AUSTRALIA captain Stirling Mortlock said his side could have no complaints about any weakness in their 2011 World Cup draw after being placed in a group also featuring Ireland and Italy.

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Wallabies handed dream draw for 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand
Darren Walton - December 02, 2008

AUSTRALIA have received the best draw imaginable for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

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Sanzar team of the month
Paul Cully - November 30, 2008

RugbyHeaven picks the best squad of 22 players representing the Tri Nations countries in the November internationals.

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History beckons for Stirling Mortlock and the Wallabies in Wales
AAP - November 28, 2008

EYEING a small slice of rugby history, Australia captain Stirling Mortlock says defeat in Saturday's season-ending Test against Wales doesn't bear thinking about.

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Mortlock can't wait to face Welsh
AAP - November 28, 2008

Eyeing a small slice of rugby history, Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock says defeat in Saturday's season-ending Test against Wales doesn't bear thinking about.

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Inside running suits Mortlock
Wayne Smith - November 18, 2008

IT's one small step for man, the switch from outside centre to inside centre, but it might be one giant leap in the making of Stirling Mortlock as Wallabies captain.

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Red Roses fretting over Mortlock, Giteau
AAP - November 14, 2008

England have identified Wallabies "talisman" Stirling Mortlock and playmaking "magician" Matt Giteau as their two greatest concerns heading into Saturday's rugby international at Twickenham.

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Mystery Men Concern Mortlock
AAP - November 13, 2008

RESPECT for the unknown, rather than any fear of England's front-row destroyers, has the Wallabies on high alert ahead of Saturday's rugby Test against England at Twickenham.

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Mortlock Heads into the Unknown
AAP - November 13, 2008

Stirling Mortlock: A fresh approach. A lot of history has been spoken about in the build-up to Saturday's England-Australia clash at Twickenham, but Stirling Mortlock went to considerable lengths to point out that Saturday is more of a new beginning for both teams.

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Mortlock not mulling over Marseille
Planet Rugby - November 12, 2008

Australia captain Stirling Mortlock insists the Wallabies' World Cup defeat by England in Marseilles last year will be of "no relevance" when the teams meet again at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Mortlock Not Taking Italy Lightly
AAP - November 07, 2008

Australia captain Stirling Mortlock insisted the two-time world champions will not be taking Italy lightly on Saturday when the two teams meet at the Euganeo Stadium.

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Mortlock raises bar for Europe
Brett Harris - September 20, 2008

AUSTRALIA will have to find consistency to navigate what is arguably their most arduous tour of the northern hemisphere when they depart for Hong Kong and Europe next month.

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Tri Nations team of the tournament
Paul Cully - September 15, 2008

13 Stirling Mortlock (Australia): Being pushed hard by Ryan Cross for his jersey but still has a peerless, King Kong-style ability to swat away defenders, as shown by his brilliant try in Durban. Rock solid defence.

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All Blacks retain Tri-Nations, Bledisloe
AAP - September 13, 2008

A drought-breaking Tri-Nations title slipped through the Wallabies' fingers as the All Blacks pulled off a 28-24 comeback victory at a heaving Suncorp Stadium.

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Mortlock proud in defeat
September 13, 2008

Defeated Australian captain Stirling Mortlock has praised his side, despite seeing them slip to a 28-24 defeat against New Zealand - in doing so losing both the Tri-Nations and Bledisloe Cup.

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Moment of truth for Mortlock in Tri-Nations climax
Jim Tucker - September 12, 2008

AS a kid, Stirling Mortlock never idolised rugby stars. His worship was heaped on Michael Jordan and his outrageous ability on a basketball court.

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Mortlock cast as Giteau's shadow
Wayne Smith - September 11, 2008

AUSTRALIA captain Stirling Mortlock has been unmasked as the man to shoulder the playmaking duties should five-eighth Matt Giteau be injured in Saturday's Tri-Nations decider against New Zealand.

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The only way is up for Wallabies
Jon Geddes - September 3, 2008

AUSTRALIA captain Stirling Mortlock and star winger Lote Tuqiri have described Saturday week's Tri-Nations decider against New Zealand as the toughest assignment the side has faced this season.

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Moment of truth for Mortlock in Tri-Nations climax
Jim Tucker - September 9, 2008

AS a kid, Stirling Mortlock never idolised rugby stars. His worship was heaped on Michael Jordan and his outrageous ability on a basketball court.

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Wallabies Groove to an Old Tune
Bret Harris - August 25, 2008

AUSTRALIA played Holy Grail by the Hunters and Collectors in their dressing room as they celebrated a rare win against South Africa in Durban late on Saturday night.

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The Most Significant Win in a Long, Long Time
Greg Growden - August 25, 2008

AUGUST 23, 2008, could easily go down as a defining date in the revival of Australian rugby. The importance of the Wallabies' first triumph on South African soil in eight exasperating seasons cannot be overstated.

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Wallabies Break Hoodoo
AAP - August 24, 2008

South Africa 15 Wallabies 27. EIGHT years of anguish are over. The Wallabies early today succeeded in winning their first Test on South African soil since 2000 - and captain Stirling Mortlock was again a major contributor.

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No Deja Vu for Mortlock
AAP - August 24, 2008

CAN the current Australian side be as a good as the side which last won on South African soil in 2000? Ask Stirling Mortlock in a year or two.

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Mortlock Eyeing Piece of History
AAP - August 22, 2008

AUSTRALIA will hope they can seize an opportunity to make history and, at the same time, confirm they are making progress when they face a wounded South Africa in Saturday's crucial Tri-Nations Test in Durban.

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No Need to Panic, Says Mortlock
AAP - August 7, 2008

Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock believes Australia's game has no need of a drastic change after last week's thumping Tri-Nations rugby loss to New Zealand, and has tipped his team to be "back up" for their two looming clashes with the world champion Springboks in South Africa.

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Mortlock braces himself for the beasts of Eden Park
Greg Growden - July 29, 2008

Stirling Mortlock is adamant he will lead the Wallabies on to Eden Park on Saturday night and is preparing himself for the most brutal of Bledisloe Cup battles.

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Wallabies expecting All Black aggression
AAP - July 28, 2008

Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock has predicted the All Blacks would try and bash his side in Auckland on Saturday in a bid to end their losing streak.

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Adam always in Mortlock's debt
The Daily Telegraph - April 4, 2008

WHEN Brumbies captain Stirling Mortlock runs on to Canberra Stadium tonight for his 100th game of Super rugby, against the Chiefs, it will also be a special occasion for his teammate Adam Ashley-Cooper.

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Mortlock to record a Stirling century
Brumbies Media Unit - April 3, 2008

CA Brumbies captain Stirling Mortlock will become the sixth CA Brumbies player to reach 100 Super Rugby matches when he leads his side against the Chiefs at Canberra Stadium on Friday night.

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Deans will take Australia into a new era : Mortlock
The Australian - March 31, 2008

Mortlock believes that the appointment of New Zealander Robbie Deans as the national team's head coach will mark a new era for the Wallabies, but he admits it will be a journey into the unknown.

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Stirling Mortlock Inspires School Kids for Earth Hour
Earthhour.org - March 18, 2008

Australian and international personalities from all walks of life will be switching off their lights for Earth Hour at 8pm on March 29, 2008 in the hope of raising awareness to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and become more energy efficient. Locally, Brumbies and Wallabies star Stirling Mortlock has signed on as an ACT Earth Hour Ambassador and is keen to spread the Earth Hour message.

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Mortlock in Anti drink-driving ad
news.com.au - March 17, 2008

WALLABIES captain Sterling Mortlock admits that when he was younger he had little idea of the full effect of alcohol on his body.

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Mortlock re-signs with ARU, Brumbies
AAP - February 29, 2008

Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock resisted "enormous money" from overseas and "global interest" in his services to effectively play out his career in Australia.

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Mortlock in Rugby World Cup Team of the Tournament
Planetrugby.com - October 21, 2007

Heard the one about seven South Africans, three Frenchmen, two Argentinians, two Englishmen and a Wallaby? Then we've got one for you!

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