To be a master coach, you’ve got to keep things simple. That’s what Fremantle’s Ross Lyon and Newcastle’s Wayne Bennett are doing as they attempt to lift their respective sides …
Continue reading Dockers and Knights in new territoryMelbourne won’t be receiving a priority pick at this year’s AFL draft. The Demons, who came 17th this year and won just two games, after coming 16th last season, had …
Continue reading No AFL priority draft pick for DemonsSydney Roosters skipper Anthony Minichiello admits Newcastle’s momentum is a major concern for the competition favourites heading into Saturday night’s preliminary final at Allianz Stadium. The Knights have emerged as …
Continue reading Roosters fearing Knights momentumPunters are rallying behind Gary Ablett to win the 2013 Brownlow Medal in the final hours before the awards ceremony, cutting his odds from $1.80 into $1.75 at Sportingbet with …
Continue reading 2013 Brownlow Medal money comes for Gary AblettDarley’s No.1 stable jockey Kerrin McEvoy will take over on Caulfield Guineas favourite Long John when the gelding faces his biggest test on Sunday. [include file=”inpost_adrotator.php”] Long John has won …
Continue reading Long John faces biggest test in Caulfield Guineas Prelude 2013Hawthorn fullback Brian Lake is so rapt to finally be playing in an AFL decider he jokingly professed his love for teammate Ben Stratton in the wake of the preliminary …
Continue reading Lake a step away from fairytale AFL flagThe crash of bodies like two trains headed for damnation. Blood flows from the brow of a wounded warrior. Mere mortals put their head in places where demons fear to …
Continue reading The Ninth MonthFremantle coach Ross Lyon says his side’s recent losing run against Hawthorn won’t count for anything in Saturday’s AFL grand final at the MCG. The Hawks have won their past …
Continue reading Dockers ready to turn table on HawksIf Samaready had made the normal progress from brilliant juvenile to top class three-year-old and then into open company, Friday night’s Moir Stakes would have been an obvious race for …
Continue reading Samaready spot-on for Moir Stakes 2013Having initially feared he had broken his leg, Manly captain Jamie Lyon declared himself a certain starter for Friday’s NRL preliminary final against South Sydney. Lyon looked in agony as …
Continue reading Lyon a certain starter for Sea EaglesIf it wasn’t for Fremantle, perhaps Hawthorn wouldn’t be playing in Saturday’s AFL grand final. They might not have their 2008 premiership cup either. Among the pivotal moments that have …
Continue reading Docker trade deal key to Hawks’ AFL climbThe Brownlow Medal plunge on Hawthorn’s Sam Mitchell has continued with punters backing him to win more than $250,000 since Friday. $200 BROWNLOW MEDAL FREE BET A $21 chance last …
Continue reading Bownlow Medal 2013: Gary Ablett drifts as money for Sam Mitchell pours inNo players are facing suspension for Saturday’s AFL grand final between Hawthorn and Fremantle. Hawthorn forward Jarryd Roughead has been charged with rough conduct, but can accept a reprimand. No …
Continue reading No suspensions for AFL grand finalInjured Newcastle halfback Tyrone Roberts is expected to be right to face the Sydney Roosters in Saturday night’s NRL preliminary final at Allianz Stadium. Roberts suffered a knee injury in …
Continue reading Roberts right for NRL prelim: McKinnonHawthorn star Shaun Burgoyne says the Hawks won’t get sucked in by Fremantle tagger Ryan Crowley’s trash-talking and close-checking tactics in Saturday’s AFL grand final. And Burgoyne has warned Crowley …
Continue reading Crowley won’t upset us in AFL GF: HawksManly prop George Rose will head to Melbourne next season after signing a one-year deal with the NRL club. Rose – who is off contract at season’s end – had …
Continue reading Rose signs one-year deal with NRL’s StormA scheduling conflict means V8 Supercars will have to wait until at least 2015 before returning to Texas. The championship released its 2014 calendar on Monday with the overseas stop …
Continue reading No USA trip for V8s in 2014Punters with online bookmaker sportsbet are backing Newcastle to continue their fairy-tale run to the 2013 NRL Premiership, with more money bet on the Knights than the Roosters ahead of …
Continue reading Newcastle Knights and South Sydney Rabbitohs tipped to win 2013 preliminary finals

