Sydney AFL coach John Longmore would prefer to use his star spearhead Lance Franklin further up the ground. All-Australian captain Franklin has been Sydney’s leading goalkicker in each of his …
Is this the year it all falls apart for St Kilda and Alan Richardson? If recent weeks are any indication, another rough AFL season awaits at Moorabbin. What had started …
Summertime alarm bells turned into post-season flag fiestas for West Coast in 2018, but will they suffer from a premiership hangover? Eagles coach Adam Simpson was a worried man after …
This is the year Parramatta finally move into their $300 million new digs. But whether coach Brad Arthur and his band of misfits can call Bankwest Stadium home long-term depends …
Brad Fittler has urged the NRL to resist tinkering with the finals format and throw out the wildcard weekend proposal. The NRL has floated the idea of extending the finals …
Brisbane mentor Anthony Seibold has seen enough of Tevita Pangai Junior as an opposition coach to trust him with a round one berth despite his hobbled NRL pre-season. The exciting …
Cronulla chief executive Barry Russell has quit the role after a turbulent year at the embattled NRL club. Russell had been the subject of persistent speculation that he will stand …
For much of his AFL career Brisbane recruit Lincoln McCarthy’s biggest adversary has been his own body. The 25-year-old managed just 29 games across seven years at Geelong, including just …
Jockey of the moment Blake Shinn will ride Trapeze Artist in the Canterbury Stakes as the horse bids to erase memories of his fourth in the Expressway and add a …
Golden Slipper favourite Tassort’s campaign is in disarray with the colt found to have bruising to his off-fore foot. Trainer James Cummings has told stewards Tassort will not run in …
Cambridge Stud proprietors Brendan and Jo Lindsay are planning an assault on the major juvenile races at the Sydney autumn carnival. The prominent New Zealand owners have already celebrated their …
The Melbourne Cup 2019 may be eight months away but Lindsay Park is already planning its assault on the famous two-mile handicap. Imported stayer Muntahaa starts his autumn campaign in …
Godolphin stalwart Hartnell has been selected to join his stablemate Alizee in the $5 million All-Star Mile at Flemington. The James Cummings-trained gelding and the Australian Guineas one-two, Mystic Journey …
Like his ride in the Newmarket Handicap, Barend Vorster says he will be better for his first-up performance at Flemington. Vorster rides Sunlight in Saturday’s Group One Newmarket Handicap with …
Hartnell will join his Godolphin stablemate Alizee in the inaugural All-Star Mile at Flemington having gained a wild card entry into the $5 million race. The field of 14 for …
Penrith powerhouse Viliame Kikau has given up red meat while recovering from a knee injury in a bid to maintain his fitness and weight. Kikau stepped away from the crutches …
While rugby league deals with its off-season horrors, AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan rates his club captains as potential son-in-law material. McLachlan was careful not to criticise rugby league and …
Brisbane are a prime candidate for any expansion plans according to NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg. Expansion remains a hot topic in rugby league, although the next chance to broaden …
