North Queensland lock Jason Taumalolo has again snubbed New Zealand after confirming his allegiance to Tonga ahead of their Pacific Test in Sydney. Taumalolo turned his back on the chance …
Continue reading Taumalolo pledges allegiance to TongaWest Coast AFL coach Adam Simpson will throw debutant Jarrod Brander into the deep end this week against the Swans, but will Liam Ryan play? Brander, pick No.13 in last …
Continue reading Eagles to unveil another AFL debutantThese are the numbers that prove South Sydney aren’t just a feel-good story, but the real deal this NRL season. While coach Anthony Seibold says he’s just as happy flying …
Continue reading Souths prove they’re the real dealSweeping changes may have been made by North Queensland coach Paul Green but Kevin Walters believes the Cowboys mentor should have made one more call – switch Michael Morgan to …
Continue reading Walters backs Morgan for NQ No.7 jerseyNew club, same problem – halfway through his debut season at Port Adelaide, star recruit Jack Watts is out of the AFL side because of form. The Power dropped the …
Continue reading Power drop Watts for AFL clash with DogsThe Western Bulldogs aren’t quite wiping the slate clean as they emerge from their bye to take on Port Adelaide. But Luke Beveridge certainly isn’t interested in dwelling on the …
Continue reading Refreshed Dogs to go on the attack vs PortNewcastle co-captain Jamie Buhrer has been cleared of a season-ending ACL injury, but he will miss up to two months of action. It was feared the Knights utility would not …
Continue reading Buhrer cleared of season-ending injurySt George Illawarra star Jack de Belin insists he’s ready to put his body on the line for the Dragons despite still suffering from a hip injury that could hamper …
Continue reading De Belin puts body on the line for DragonsPassionate Tongan Tevita Pangai says he has no problem with Brisbane NRL teammate Joe Ofahengaue turning his back on the Mate Ma’a and switching allegiance to Queensland. And after hearing …
Continue reading Tongan Pangai OK on Ofahengaue Origin wishThe AFL future of Western Bulldogs midfielder Liam Picken has become clouded once again as he continues to struggle with concussion symptoms. The 31-year-old hasn’t played since suffering a heavy …
Continue reading Picken’s AFL future under concussion cloudAFL boss Gillon McLachlan says there would’ve been “outrage” from a Melbourne-based club if they were forced to endure a demanding schedule like the Gold Coast. The Suns have been …
Continue reading AFL boss McLachlan backs embattled SunsIreland are forecast to make up to eight changes for Saturday’s second Test in Melbourne but Wallabies five-eighth Bernard Foley says just one will make all the difference. The inclusion …
Continue reading Wallabies on guard for Ireland gun SextonCanterbury prop Aaron Woods says the NRL’s mid-season decision allowing referees to use the sin bin for late tackles will protect playmakers from injury. “It’s not a bad rule to …
Continue reading Woods supports NRL’s sin-bin for foul playBrisbane winger Corey Oates admits he let his State of Origin game one snub affect his NRL form but is now more determined than ever to regain his Queensland spot. …
Continue reading Snub spurs Oates on to Maroons recallGold Coast coach Stuart Dew concedes fierce criticism around the Suns is warranted after two consecutive disastrous AFL performances. The Suns have come under fire following their 108-point loss – …
Continue reading Suns’ criticism warranted: Stuart DewMatch committee meetings have rarely been straightforward at the SCG this AFL season, but that will ring particularly true ahead of Friday night’s blockbuster between Sydney and West Coast. The …
Continue reading Swans mull changes, Jack in box seatPort Adelaide have dropped high-profile recruit Jack Watts for Thursday night’s AFL clash against the Western Bulldogs. The former No.1 draft pick has not done enough to warrant selection, Power …
Continue reading Watts dropped by Port for Bulldogs clashFremantle ruckman Sean Darcy could return to playing duties this week, while star defender Alex Pearce might only miss two AFL games with a broken thumb. Pearce underwent surgery earlier …
Continue reading Fremantle’s AFL injury crisis easing

