Alex Pearce will replace Michael Johnson in Fremantle’s AFL season-opener against the Western Bulldogs as the veteran defender nurses a calf strain. It follows Johnson’s concussion from a sling tackle …
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Canterbury have embarrassed South Sydney with a 42-12 Good Friday blowout in their eagerly awaited NRL clash at ANZ Stadium. In front of a crowd of 38,192, the Bulldogs romped …
Continue reading Dogs embarrass Souths in 42-12 NRL blowoutQueensland are backing inspirational captain James Slipper to lead Super Rugby’s winless battlers to a boilover in their Australian conference clash with NSW in Brisbane. Caretaker coach Nick Stiles is …
Continue reading Slipper, Gill back to help RedsAfter a summer of hurt for Essendon, will their AFL season opener against Gold Coast be when the real pain starts? The patched-up Bombers head north to begin a campaign …
Continue reading Bombers seek AFL glory, not sympathyGold Coast will travel to Canberra for Saturday’s NRL clash without captain Nathan Friend. The veteran hooker was ruled out after training on Friday after suffering two head knocks in …
Continue reading Titans captain out of Raiders clashCoach Daryl Gibson is demanding more from Will Skelton after dumping the giant Wallabies lock from the NSW Waratahs’ Super Rugby crunch match with the Queensland Reds. Skelton has been …
Continue reading Foley in for Waratahs, Skelton droppedTicketek has again incurred the wrath of AFL fans after up to 2000 fans were left queuing outside the MCG while the season-opener between Richmond and Carlton was under way. …
Continue reading More ticket trouble for AFL fansManly coach Trent Barrett has given an assurance he’ll stick with Dylan Walker at five-eighth, scotching suggestions he’s toying with moving captain Jamie Lyon into the halves. Former South Sydney …
Continue reading Manly to persevere with Walker at No.6Coach Daryl Gibson wants Will Skelton back firing on all cylinders after dropping the giant Wallabies lock for the NSW Waratahs’ Super Rugby derby against the Queensland Reds on Sunday. …
Continue reading Skelton dropped for NSW WaratahsFormer co-captain Jack Trengove has added to the excitement at Melbourne on the eve of their AFL season with a significant milestone in his comeback. Trengove played in an intraclub …
Continue reading Trengove eyes elusive AFL comebackNick Kyrgios will open his Miami Masters campaign in a career-first clash with veteran Marcos Baghdatis. Seeded 24th, Kyrgios secured a first round bye while world No.40 Baghdatis blasted his …
Continue reading Kyrgios to face Baghdatis in Miami MastersWest Coast coach Adam Simpson is confident his team can cover injuries to key midfielders in their season opener, when they host Brisbane Lions. History suggests Simpson might be right, …
Continue reading Simpson backs Eagles depth for AFL openerThe Crusaders see width as key to unlocking a defence that has helped to make the Sharks the only unbeaten team in Super Rugby. The Sharks have begun the season …
Continue reading Crusaders look to move Sharks aroundThe AFL has leapt to the defence of its illicit drugs policy in the wake of a report alleging up to 11 Collingwood players returned positive tests in the off-season. …
Continue reading AFL defends drug code after Pies reportStar North Melbourne forward Shaun Higgins feels like he owes Adelaide some payback after the Crows ruined his first game for the Kangaroos last year. In his first appearance for …
Continue reading Roos owe Crows for round one debacleThe AFL should have a zero tolerance illicit drugs policy, Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says. “Illicit drugs, everyone acknowledges that they are an issue in the game,” Hinkley told …
Continue reading AFL should have no drugs tolerance: PortAs Brett Stewart prepares to move into rarefied circles, the Manly custodian has been hailed as the key to kick-starting his side’s NRL season. The two-time premiership winner requires just …
Continue reading Stewart prepares to enter NRL record booksSydney expect Lance Franklin to bring added leadership as he returns to AFL action amid a youthful Swans side in Saturday’s opening round SCG clash with Collingwood. The 29-year-old forward …
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