Melbourne’s AFL discipline problem continues to rear its head but Hawthorn great Jason Dunstall can see an upside for the Dees. The seventh-placed Demons are almost certain to again lose …
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Geelong coach Chris Scott has defended the bravery of star midfielder Patrick Dangerfield amid claims he exaggerates injuries. Dangerfield was helped from the ground in dramatic scenes during Saturday’s clash …
Continue reading Cats coach defends Danger’s pain thresholdKurtley Beale hopes a special jersey will provide the inspiration that will boost the disappointingly small number of indigenous Wallabies. Australia will wear an indigenous jersey for the first time …
Continue reading Grassroots vital for indigenous rugbyThey Sydney Roosters figure there are two ways of looking at the ill-timed injuries to Jake Friend and Michael Gordon. On the one hand, their top-four charge has been dealt …
Continue reading Roosters pick positives from injury plightHe’s won two NRL premierships, two rare NSW State of Origin series triumphs, and two Four Nations trophies for the Kangaroos, but Luke Lewis still isn’t satisfied with his NRL …
Continue reading Sharks’ Lewis ready to join 300-game clubStar Fremantle midfielder Nat Fyfe has set his sights on becoming a long-term captain at the club after re-signing for a further six years. Fyfe ended months of free agency …
Continue reading Fyfe keen for more time in skipper’s roleWith a smashing hangover and hopes to play on until he’s 40, Roger Federer is taking time to reflect before he confirms his US Open build-up. The wizard of Wimbledon …
Continue reading Triumphant Federer taking time to reflectNew South Wales Rugby League boss Dave Trodden will investigate the circumstances around a pub visit by key players Blake Ferguson and Josh Dugan on the Friday before the State …
Continue reading Review into NSW Origin pair’s pub visitGeelong coach Chris Scott will lead Australia’s international rules side against Ireland later this year, replacing Alastair Clarkson. Scott had served as an assistant under Hawthorn coach Clarkson during the …
Continue reading Chris Scott to lead international rulesThey’re among the most respected current and former AFL figures – Ameet Bains, Ian Prendergast, Steve Hocking, Andrew McKay. Even Nathan Buckley rates a mention, should he find himself in …
Continue reading Guessing game starts on new AFL managerKurt Tippett has received positive news on the injury front, with AFL club Sydney upbeat the battling big man will train and play this week. Tippett was dropped after an …
Continue reading Tippett set for Swans injury clearanceHawthorn’s generational change continues, with AFL young gun Ryan Burton locked in until 2020. The signing comes the week after their spiritual leader Luke Hodge announced he would retire at …
Continue reading Hawks re-sign young gun Burton in AFLMitchell Aubusson has been checking his phone an awful lot lately. When the Sydney Roosters utility receives a text, it’s usually a sign he can continue about his day. A …
Continue reading Aubo on alert for Roosters game-day babyGeelong star Patrick Dangerfield has avoided serious damage to his foot and could still line up against Adelaide on Friday night. The reigning Brownlow medallist was helped from the ground …
Continue reading Dangerfield a chance for AFL Crows clashKurtley Beale expects Australian rugby will benefit from the tough times it’s going through, as a lot of younger players adjust to the demands of Test rugby. Utility back Beale …
Continue reading Beale targets Wallabies No.12 jerseyThere’ll be no need to wrap maligned NSW halfback Mitchell Pearce in cotton wool when he returns to the NRL this weekend, assures Sydney Roosters teammate Luke Keary. Critics have …
Continue reading Pearce to rebound from Origin blues: KearyChristian Lealiifano to poised to play his first Super Rugby game since being diagnosed with leukaemia almost a year ago in the Brumbies’ quarter-final against the Hurricanes in Canberra on …
Continue reading Lealiifano set for Super final returnDustin Martin remains eligible to win the Brownlow Medal after avoiding suspension for striking Brisbane’s Nick Robertson. But the Tigers superstar must walk a tightrope for the remainder of the …
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