Queensland coach Kevin Walters has backed bench utility Michael Morgan to be the Maroons’ X-factor in Wednesday night’s State of Origin series opener in Brisbane. All eyes will be on …
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Test prop Shannon Boyd admits his NRL form has not been strong enough to be selected for State of Origin I, but says that won’t make watching it any easier. …
Continue reading My form wasn’t up to Origin standard: BoydStruggling St Kilda youngster Paddy McCartin should take comfort from someone who’s been in his shoes: ‘you’ll be just fine, kid’. Geelong star Tom Hawkins thinks the former No.1 draft …
Continue reading Star Cat backs young Saint to be AFL greatIntrigue surrounds the AFL future of reigning Norm Smith medallist Jason Johannisen as the Western Bulldogs lock away another young defender. The 24-year-old is off contract at the end of …
Continue reading Young Dog signs on as AFL rivals circle JJIt’s business as usual at Melbourne after fears the NRL club could be decimated by State of Origin selections. There was talk the Storm could lose up to eight players …
Continue reading Business as usual for Storm through OriginNew Parramatta halfback Mitchell Moses admits he felt a weight lifted off his shoulders when he eventually secured a mid-season NRL release from Wests Tigers. And it’s already showing in …
Continue reading Mitchell Moses more comfortable at EelsTEN KEY STATS FOR STATE OF ORIGIN I * Queensland’s dominance at home The Maroons have only lost one of their past nine home matches – in game one in …
Continue reading Ten key stats for State of Origin IAdelaide are looking to plant their flag on Geelong’s home turf on Friday night, but the Cats believe they have the blueprint to ensure that doesn’t happen. Recent history certainly …
Continue reading Cats have blueprint to bring down CrowsHOW QUEENSLAND SHAPE UP FOR ORIGIN I Fullback Darius Boyd. Origins played: 26 2017 kick return metres per game: 30 2017 try assists: 6 Held out the great Billy Slater …
Continue reading How the Maroons shape for Origin IHOW NSW SHAPE UP FOR ORIGIN I Fullback James Tedesco. Origins played: 1 Age: 24 2017 kick return metres per game: 69 2017 try assists: 3 While he hasn’t been …
Continue reading How the Blues shape up for Origin IReturning to the stage of her greatest triumph inspired defending champion Garbine Muguruza to down 2010 winner Francesca Schiavone in the first round of the French Open on Monday. Fourth-seed …
Continue reading Muguruza, Pliskova progress at French OpenThe iconic Melbourne Cup will visit Australia’s red centre and New Zealand as part of a four-month annual tour. Destinations for the 15th trophy tour were announced on Tuesday by …
Continue reading 2017 Melbourne Cup tour dates announcedWith only a day left for Jarryd Hayne to invoke the second year of his $1.2-million NRL contract with Gold Coast, coach Neil Henry still doesn’t know whether the star …
Continue reading Henry backs Hayne to stay at Titans in NRLThe signs are ominous for all-conquering Queensland ahead of Wednesday night’s State of Origin series opener in Brisbane. And NSW coach Laurie Daley doesn’t like it one bit. The Maroons …
Continue reading Daley unhappy with Qld’s underdog statusThe stage is set perfectly for Tom Hawkins to celebrate his 200-game milestone, with AFL ladder leaders Adelaide taking on third-placed Geelong at Simonds Stadium in prime time on Friday …
Continue reading Stage set for star Cat’s 200th celebrationNick Phipps has been cleared of major damage after rolling his ankle on the weekend, paving the way for him to be named in Michael Cheika’s 33-man Wallabies squad. It …
Continue reading Wallaby Phipps cleared of major injuryAdelaide’s red-hot Brownlow fancy is set to collide with Geelong’s tackle-machine in a Friday night AFL blockbuster at Simonds Stadium. The ladder-leading Crows sent an ominous warning to their rivals …
Continue reading Cats wary of ‘fire-starter’ Sloane in AFLChampionship points will be on the line for the first time when the Supercars race at next year’s Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne. Supercars have long raced as …
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