Fremantle’s winless AFL season of woe continued on Saturday, when Stephen Hill was hurt and Hawthorn recorded a 41-point win in Launceston. The Dockers fought back in the second quarter …
Continue reading Hill hurt as Dockers remain winless in AFLNorth Melbourne have kept their AFL season perfect, posting a 14-point win over Essendon thanks to a record first-half strangling. The Bombers were on track to write another dark chapter …
Continue reading Kangaroos stay perfect against Dons in AFLQueensland coach Kevin Walters is breathing a sigh of relief after superstar Greg Inglis was cleared of an incident in which he appeared to strike Kenny Edwards’ head with a …
Continue reading Inglis cleared of forearm incidentParramatta board member Geoff Gerard has pointed the finger at some of his fellow directors, accusing them of being misleading at the height of the salary cap scandal. Chairman Steve …
Continue reading We were lied to: Eels board memberWhile it’s Carlton’s next-gen draftees that get Blues fans most excited for the club’s AFL future, coach Brendon Bolton has praised the old guard. The Blues are in the middle …
Continue reading Bolton hails Blues AFL leadersCronulla’s James Maloney has a chance to seal a NSW recall when he comes up against incumbent Blues playmaker and Newcastle No.7 Trent Hodkinson on Sunday. NSW coach Laurie Daley …
Continue reading Maloney’s Blues jumper on the lineThe Brumbies have boosted their chances of playing Super Rugby finals with a 30-22 win over the Melbourne Rebels. They’re on 29 points, six clear of the Rebels in the …
Continue reading Brumbies take Australian Super Rugby leadFlamberge has continued preparations for his shot at an historic second-straight Group One Goodwood with a jump-out at Flemington. The six-year-old will get his chance to become the first back-to-back …
Continue reading Flamberge has jump-out ahead of Goodwood Handicap 2016The scratching of Eckstein has paved the way for favourite Manaya to make her debut in the Woodlands Stakes at Scone. The Michael Costa-trained filly, a half-sister to multiple Group …
Continue reading Manaya gets a start in 2016 Woodlands Stakes FieldThe benefits of Darren Weir’s beach training set-up can be best exemplified by Howard Be Thy Name. The three-year-old has been prepared at the leading trainer’s Warrnambool base for Saturday’s …
Continue reading SA Derby 2016: Salt water cures Howard Be Thy NameTrainer Barry Lockwood has backed his faith in wild child Liberation by sending him into the Group One BTC Cup at Doomben. Liberation, who is still eligible for restricted class, …
Continue reading Liberation can defy BTC Cup oddsWhile punters have anointed Japonisme the pick of Chris Waller’s three BTC Cup runners, the trainer is more guarded. Waller said he could make a case for all three – …
Continue reading Japonisme heads odds to win BTC Cup 2016Winx remains on top of the World’s Best Racehorse rankings after her Doncaster Mile win. The latest rankings, which include performances up until last Sunday, have Winx sharing top billing …
Continue reading Winx remains top of world horse rankingsGerald Ryan is not a trainer who weighs his horses regularly but in the case of Girl Sunday, curiosity got the better of him. The filly runs runs in Saturday’s …
Continue reading Scone Guineas 2016 looms large for Girl SundayFlying filly Tiyatrolani is an example of persistence paying off as she heads towards her first stakes race in the Group Two Champagne Classic at Doomben. Tiyatrolani is raced by …
Continue reading Tiyatrolani team after 2016 Champagne Classic resultShotacross The Bow is tipped to make a mockery of his Queensland Derby odds when he steps out at Doomben. Trainer David Murphy is excited about Shotacross The Bow stepping …
Continue reading Rough Habit Plate 2016: Shotacross The Bow to stake Queensland Derby claimThe Rebels are looking to salvage the positives from one of their best performances of the Super Rugby season despite it being a gut-wrenching loss to the Brumbies. Rebels coach …
Continue reading Rebels hanging on to finals hopesEven Nate Myles’ one-eyed, dyed-in-the-wool, Queensland-loving grandad reckons the Manly prop has not earned Maroons State of Origin selection. But the Sea Eagles front rower is still backing himself to …
Continue reading Myles sets stage for Origin square off

