Year

2018

Result

Finalist

Category

Sport Photography

Publications

The Daily Telegraph

Brett Costello

“No Limits”

This is a portfolio of magic moments. Moments of action, reflection and emotional celebration. From beer-drenched celebrations of Origin victory, to a young Parramatta player striving to keep his team from the bottom of the ladder. And our Socceroos captain, airborne with joy after scoring his third goal to send Australia into the 2018 World Cup.

“Through my pictures I have tried to show the spontaneous moments in the sporting arena which illustrate an athlete’s desire to have ‘No Limits’,” wrote Costello in his entry statement. “I have used my instinct and determination to capture the magic moments, which to the naked eye, quickly pass by.”

The judges praised his eye for original compositions. “Brett’s technical prowess behind the camera is only matched by his creativity and drive to find a new image within the sport. His portfolio shows great examples of how he’s driven by that challenge.”

New South Wales Blues players celebrate after defeating Queensland in game two of the State of Origin series at ANZ Stadium, Sydney.

Blues Win

New South Wales Blues players celebrate after defeating Queensland in game two of the State of Origin series at ANZ Stadium, Sydney.

Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak leaps in jubilation after scoring his third goal in Australia’s World Cup decider against Honduras at ANZ Stadium.

Socceroos Triple

Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak leaps in jubilation after scoring his third goal in Australia’s World Cup decider against Honduras at ANZ Stadium.

Canberra Raiders player Joseph Leilua pours water over his face during a Cronulla Sharks home game.

Cool Down

Canberra Raiders player Joseph Leilua pours water over his face during a Cronulla Sharks home game.

Parramatta's Mitchell Moses is tackled by Penrith Panthers defenders at ANZ Stadium.

Parramatta Crunched

Parramatta's Mitchell Moses is tackled by Penrith Panthers defenders at ANZ Stadium.

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy is drenched with iced water after his team won the 2017 NRL Grand Final against the North Queensland Cowboys in Sydney.

Grand Final Drenching

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy is drenched with iced water after his team won the 2017 NRL Grand Final against the North Queensland Cowboys in Sydney.