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How One Australian Newspaper Is Covering The Ashes Without Mentioning Stuart Broad

Howzat? Brisbane Courier Mail Lifts Broad Ban
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Stuart Broad of England salutes the crowd as he leaves the field after day one of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 21, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
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The Brisbane Courier Mail has lifted its Stuart Broad ban a day after it vowed to abstain from using the England bowler's name during the Ashes.

On Wednesday, the tabloid wrote in their front page story: "The Courier-Mail newspaper will not use Stuart Broad's name in our reports of the first test.

"We plan to give the 27-year-old English medium pace bowler the silent treatment, just to mess with his head."

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They've changed their tune

That worked about as well as Sweden fans chanting "Messi" at Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday, as Broad took five wickets for 65 to put England in the ascendant at the Gabba.

And in the Courier Mail's online report, it said: "Stuart Broad has hit back at the boo boys in the best way possible, claiming a five-wicket haul to propel England into a strong position."

First Ashes Test, day 1
Australia v England - First Test: Day 1(01 of16)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Stuart Broad of England celebrates after taking the wicket of Chris Rogers of Australia during day one of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 21, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Australia v England - First Test: Day 1(02 of16)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Shane Watson of Australia looks dejected after being dismissed by Stuart Broad of England during day one of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 21, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Australia v England - First Test: Day 1(03 of16)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Australian captain Michael Clarke is caught out by Ian Bell of England off a delivery by Stuart Broad of England during day one of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 21, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Australia v England - First Test: Day 1(04 of16)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Stuart Broad of England celebrates with his team after taking the wicket of Michael Clarke of Australia during day one of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 21, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Australia v England - First Test: Day 1(05 of16)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Michael Clarke of Australia looks dejected after being dismissed by Stuart Broad of England during day one of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 21, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Australia v England - First Test: Day 1(06 of16)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Stuart Broad of England celebrates dismissing David Warner of Australia during day one of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 21, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Australia v England - First Test: Day 1(07 of16)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: David Warner of Australia looks dejected after being dismissed by Stuart Broad of England during day one of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 21, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Australia v England - First Test: Day 1(08 of16)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: James Anderson of England celebrates after taking the wicket of George Bailey of Australia during day one of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 21, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Australia v England - First Test: Day 1(09 of16)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Chris Tremlett of England celebrates taking the wicket of Steve Smith of Australia during day one of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 21, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Australia v England - First Test: Day 1(10 of16)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Steven Smith leaves the field after being dismissed by Chris Tremlett of England during day one of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 21, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Australia v England - First Test: Day 1(11 of16)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Mitchell Johnson of Australia acknowledges the crowd after scoring 50 runs during day one of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 21, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Australia v England - First Test: Day 1(12 of16)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Brad Haddin of Australia congratulates team mate Mitchell Johnson after scoring his half century during day one of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 21, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Australia v England - First Test: Day 1(13 of16)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Mitchell Johnson of Australia is bowled by Stuart Broad of England during day one of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 21, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Australia v England - First Test: Day 1(14 of16)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Stuart Broad of England celebrates after taking his fifth wicket after dismissing Mitchell Johnson of Australia during day one of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 21, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Australia v England - First Test: Day 1(15 of16)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: James Anderson of England celebrates dismissing Peter Siddle of Australia during day one of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 21, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Australia v England - First Test: Day 1(16 of16)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: James Anderson of England celebrates dismissing Peter Siddle of Australia during day one of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 21, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Broad was even clutching a copy of the newspaper at his press conference.

"A couple of my mates had mentioned it," the bowler said of the (briefly) Broad-phobic paper. "But I just saw this outside (the press-conference room), and it made me smile."

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At least the print boys have kept their word

Those poor Aussies. They've had their worst Olympics in 20 years, their tennis is in a mess, the Lions mauled their rugby team and they can't even take advantage of a glorious Brisbane batting wicket. So dire is their sport that World Cup qualification is a highlight,

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