One of the great AFL truisms is that when the heat’s on, the big blokes don’t get any smaller. Essendon key forward Joe Daniher and his North Melbourne opposite Ben …
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Two late goals from Drew Petrie have given North Melbourne a stunning 12-point comeback victory over Essendon in a pulsating elimination final. Petrie’s two goals in the final five minutes …
Continue reading Petrie stands tall for KangaroosNorth Queensland have shown off their title credentials in a 30-16 demolition of Manly in Townsville to deny the Sea Eagles the NRL minor premiership. The Cowboys, languishing in 12th …
Continue reading Cowboys deny Sea Eagles minor premiershipFremantle coach Ross Lyon has urged critics to leave Hayden Ballantyne alone and save their barbs for his midfield, after the Dockers’ leading goal kicker endured another AFL finals shocker. …
Continue reading Dockers coach defends battling BallantyneAustralia have suffered another concerning batting collapse in the one-day tri-series final in Harare with Dale Steyn and South Africa’s quicks making their mark. Losing the toss for the fifth …
Continue reading Australia’s batsmen blitzed by SteynAfter a disappointing first season back at the club he served so magnificently as a player, Canberra coach Ricky Stuart believes the Raiders’ strong finish to their 2014 NRL campaign …
Continue reading Stuart bullish about Raiders’ directionParramatta coach Brad Arthur says he’s disappointed but proud of his players, despite their failure to lock in an NRL finals spot. The Eels had their destiny in their own …
Continue reading Eels upbeat despite disappointing finishBen McGlynn hopes he’s finally over his September injury jinx and is full of confidence about Sydney’s AFL preliminary final. McGlynn missed playing in the Swans’ 2012 grand final victory …
Continue reading Swans’ McGlynn confident after AFL returnLance Franklin provided the flash and his teammates the bash, but a question mark lingers over the fitness of veteran Nick Malceski after Sydney’s 24-point AFL qualifying final win over …
Continue reading Flash and bash equal AFL win for SydneyRicky Stuart came back to haunt the club he guided to the wooden spoon last year as his Canberra side hammered the final nail in Parramatta’s season with a 33-20 …
Continue reading Raiders end Eels’ season in CanberraTwo tries to powerhouse winger Julian Savea propelled the All Blacks to a convincing 28-9 win over Argentina at a rain-soaked McLean Park in Napier on Saturday night. Savea crossed …
Continue reading Savea stars as All Blacks outclass PumasRicky Stuart came back to haunt the club he guided to the wooden spoon last year as his Canberra side hammered the final nail in Parramatta’s season with a 33-20 …
Continue reading Raiders end Eels’ season in CanberrraSydney could be without Nick Malceski for their AFL grand final qualifier after the star defender hurt his hamstring in Saturday’s 24-point win over Fremantle. Malceski was subbed out at …
Continue reading Malceski injured in Swans’ AFL winHis own team is decimated by injury and Gold Coast coach Neil Henry believes the number of sidelined NRL players should be a concern for the game’s officials. The Titans, …
Continue reading NRL needs to look at injury toll: HenryHenry Speight and Will Genia’s Wallabies call-up hopes took a considerable hit in the third round of the National Rugby Championship on Saturday, but for completely different reasons. Brumbies flyer …
Continue reading Genia does it tough in NRC injury returnGold Coast are hit by injury and can barely patch a team together, but that shouldn’t make them any less of an opponent in the mind of Canterbury’s Josh Morris. …
Continue reading Bulldogs wary of NRL’s undermanned TitansSydney will enjoy prime billing for their preliminary final after their 24-point win over Fremantle. The Swans will play on Friday night during the penultimate week of the season, guaranteeing …
Continue reading Finals week 2 and 3 locked inLance Franklin kicked two magical goals to break doughty Fremantle’s heart and help secure the AFL minor premiers a 24-point qualifying final win. Fremantle slashed a 22-point three-quarter time deficit …
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