Getting picked for Queensland is tough. Getting picked for Queensland while playing for the underachieving Warriors? It’s enough to test even the most loyal Maroons’ selector – just ask Jacob …
Continue reading Warriors’ form made it tough: LillymanWest Coast coach Adam Simpson will consider handing Lewis Jetta an AFL recall this week despite the former Swan’s woeful display in his last outing. Simpson has promised to wield …
Continue reading Eagles’ AFL woes could be good for JettaWest Coast coach Adam Simpson says both Sam Butler and Eric Mackenzie are on track to return for Saturday’s clash with Brisbane at the Gabba. Mackenzie missed last week’s loss …
Continue reading Mackenzie, Butler to bolster AFL EaglesNSW State of Origin skipper Paul Gallen has hit back at claims made by Queensland counterpart Cameron Smith that the Blues blamed the referees for their series-opening loss in Sydney. …
Continue reading Blues’ Gallen hits back at Smith snipeThere’s no place like home – especially when you’re Queensland. The Maroons are out to seal a 10th State of Origin series in the past 11 years with victory in …
Continue reading Origin home edge makes Maroons smileAfter experiencing the worst concussion of his AFL career, veteran Sydney defender Ted Richards has revealed he contemplated retirement. The 33-year-old has been out for three weeks after suffering a …
Continue reading Swans’ Richards thought of AFL retirement“We can’t let Gal go out like this.” That’s the sole motivation driving NSW firebrand David Klemmer as the Blues prepare for their do-or-die State of Origin encounter next Wednesday …
Continue reading Klemmer revs up for retiring Blues skipperReserve-grade trio Sam Naismith, Toby Nankervis and Tom Derickx are all candidates to step up in place of injured ruckman Kurt Tippett when Sydney face Melbourne and their star big …
Continue reading NEAFL ruckmen in line to replace TippettComplacency won’t be an issue for Queensland after a gut wrenching NRL loss to Paul Gallen’s Cronulla fired up the Maroons’ Cowboys stars ahead of next week’s State of Origin …
Continue reading McGuire to start for QueenslandNSW are banking on a second consecutive State of Origin camp for their new spine to help deliver a series-saving win in Brisbane. After losing game one on home soil, …
Continue reading Blues bank on developing Origin spineFresh after their fifth straight loss, Manly players have had a truth session as they search for ways to save their ailing NRL season. Of foremost concern for Sea Eagles …
Continue reading Truth session for struggling Sea EaglesNorth Melbourne will give Andrew Swallow until the last minute to prove he’s fit to lead the Kangaroos into Friday night’s key AFL clash with Hawthorn. Swallow suffered a concussion …
Continue reading Key Roos train, Swallow doubt remainsTHE QUEENSLAND SQUAD WHICH CAN SEAL A TENTH ORIGIN SERIES WIN IN THE PAST 11 YEARS WITH A GAME TWO WIN: Fullback – Darius Boyd Age: 28 Origins: 24 Relished …
Continue reading Qld squad chasing Origin series winA LOOK AT THE NSW PLAYERS HOPING TO SEND THE STATE OF ORIGIN SERIES TO A DECIDER WITH VICTORY IN GAME TWO: Fullback – Matt Moylan Age: 25 Origins: 1 …
Continue reading The Blues aiming to stop Qld in Origin IIGeelong midfielder Mark Blicavs doesn’t have any qualms about the artificial turf at Etihad Stadium despite Daniel Menzel’s run-in with fake grass at the weekend. The AFL have asked Etihad …
Continue reading Fake grass no worry for Cats’ BlicavsEngland five-eighth George Ford says Australia’s first Test centres combination was “really dangerous” but the visitors are ready for whatever comes from Michael Cheika when he names his team on …
Continue reading Ford wary of ‘dangerous’ Wallaby centresThe Maroons’ North Queensland contingent are fired up for State of Origin II following their NRL loss to Paul Gallen’s Cronulla, Cowboys prop Matt Scott says. He believes complacency won’t …
Continue reading Qld’s Cowboys fired up for Origin: ScottThe AFL has settled on an eight-team competition for the national women’s league’s inaugural season next year. Adelaide, Brisbane, Carlton, Collingwood, Fremantle, Greater Western Sydney, Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs …
Continue reading AFL unveils eight-team women’s league
