St Kilda split up three young players this week to guarantee that two of them could play against Fremantle at Etihad Stadium on Saturday. The Saints temporarily removed an ailing …
Continue reading Saints call up MurdochThe man who exposed Corey Oates’ game under the biggest pressure possible – Michael Morgan – has backed his new Queensland teammate not to be a State of Origin defensive …
Continue reading Oates no defensive liability: MorganThe Adelaide Crows believe an inside edge, rather than need for speed, is key to halting Greater Western Sydney’s record AFL winning streak. While most marvel at the Giants’ flashy …
Continue reading Crows seek hard AFL edge against GiantsAaron Woods has spoken of his ambitions to be NSW’s State of Origin skipper, but the Wests Tigers captain is unsure if he is line to be an immediate successor …
Continue reading I want to be Blues skipper, says WoodsBrisbane Lions coach Justin Leppitsch has pleaded for patience as his struggling AFL side prepares for another monumental task on Saturday against wounded premiers Hawthorn. The Lions have lost their …
Continue reading Leppa: Lions need time to buildAdam Reynolds is the right man to wear the NSW No.7 jersey, according to Queensland State of Origin coach Kevin Walters. Reynolds will become the eighth Blues halfback since the …
Continue reading Reynolds the right man for Blues: WaltersBrisbane great Steve Renouf has asked Gorden Tallis and coach Wayne Bennett to end their feud after it erupted again over Adam Blair’s appointment as Broncos captain. But Renouf has …
Continue reading Renouf calls for end to Broncos feudIf any team knows how dangerous North Queensland can still be through the State of Origin period, it’s St George Illawarra. The eventual premiers – minus Johnathan Thurston, Michael Morgan, …
Continue reading Cowboys no more affected than us: McGregorNSW firebrand Greg Bird has brought a newfound calm with him on his return to State of Origin. The Gold Coast back-rower missed the entire Origin series last year due …
Continue reading Bird brings calm to the BluesThe person least concerned about Azkadellia drawing the outside gate for the Doomben 10000 is her trainer Ciaron Maher. The Group One sprint fell away to 10 runners when final …
Continue reading Azkadellia draw no issue in Doomben 10,000Novak Djokovic wasted a few opportunities but safely reached the third round of the French Open with a 7-5 6-3 6-4 victory against Belgian qualifier Steve Darcis on Thursday. The …
Continue reading Djokovic reaches French Open third roundDefending champion Serena Williams barely broke sweat as she brushed aside Brazilian Teliana Pereira 6-2 6-1 in the second round of the French Open on Thursday. The American, who has …
Continue reading Serena bulldozes past Pereira in ParisHOW THE ORIGIN PERIOD WILL AFFECT YOUR SIDE: BRISBANE: Wests Tigers (a), ORIGIN I, Warriors (a), Canberra (h), Bye, ORIGIN II, Canterbury (a), Melbourne (h), Bye, ORIGIN III, South Sydney …
Continue reading NRL team-by-team Origin period analysisAzkadellia remains the dominant favourite for the Doomben 10,000 despite drawing the outside barrier in the 10-horse field. The Ciaron Maher-trained mare is at $2.80 to add Saturday’s Group One …
Continue reading Azkadellia heads odds in 2016 Doomben 10,000 bettingJockey Michelle Payne who is currently in the Alfred Hospital following a fall at Mildura on Monday had previously been encouraged by her brother Patrick to retire from riding. Brother …
Continue reading Michelle Payne’s brother urges retirementRain is expected to help Fawkner’s half-sister Fife who will be on trial for a trip to Queensland when she chases a first city win at Sandown. Fife and stablemate …
Continue reading Smerdon fillies on trial for Queensland GuineasFar from being frustrated by Iggi Pop’s two recent second placings, trainer Peter Robl is just pleased to have him racing at all, let alone so well. The seven-year-old lost …
Continue reading Iggi Pop to line-up in 2016 McKell Cup fieldJust a week after outriding his apprentices’ claim, Rory Hutchings will have two Group Three rides at the feature Doomben meeting for his boss Chris Waller. Hutchings remains with Hawkesbury …
Continue reading Rory Hutchings with Lord Mayor’s Cup and Grand Prix Stakes rides

