After four weeks of mayhem, common sense has finally prevailed at NRL headquarters with video referees handed the power to determine the significance of block runners in try-scoring situations. Obstruction …
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An unpenalised shoulder charge by Newcastle hooker Danny Buderus will see Canberra centre Blake Ferguson miss up to eight weeks in the NRL with a fractured cheekbone. While the 45th …
Continue reading Raider Ferguson out for up to 8 weeksSt George Illawarra skipper Ben Creagh would welcome Josh Dugan to the club but warned the NRL bad boy off social media, with the Dragons shaping as the sacked Canberra …
Continue reading Dragons still keen on troubled DuganFrank Pritchard admits his hopes of staying with Canterbury beyond this season could be hindered by the emergence of David Klemmer, Josh Jackson and Dale Finucane. Pritchard is off contract …
Continue reading Pritchard in fight to stay at CanterburyNorth Melbourne forward Lindsay Thomas admits he thought he was in trouble for his controversial bump on Collingwood’s Ben Reid. The match review panel has ignited widespread criticism for clearing …
Continue reading Thomas admits relief over AFL verdictIf all goes to plan, the NAB Cup “curse” will strike at the Brisbane Lions this AFL season. Cynics could argue they are on track after the pre-season premiers crashed …
Continue reading Lions hope NAB Cup “curse” strikesThis week the PGA Tour stays in Texas and heads 3 hours west of Humble to San Antonio for the Valero Texas Open. The tournament dates back to 1922 and has always …
Continue reading Valero Texas Open 2013 PreviewFormer Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has apologised after he called for coach Alastair Clarkson to go at the end of this AFL season. Kennett has written a letter, saying he …
Continue reading Kennett apologises to Hawks coach ClarksonShambolic on the field in Monday’s 50-0 defeat by the Sydney Roosters, Parramatta weren’t any better away from it 24 hours later when six players failed to show for an …
Continue reading Shambolic Eels fail on and off the fieldV8 Supercars newcomer Nissan are dreading this week’s trip to Tasmania – all because of one corner. Nissan Motorsport believes Symmons Plains’ famous hairpin could literally put their Altimas out …
Continue reading One corner could bring Nissans undoneBilly Slater has no plans to modify the spectacular way he catches high balls despite the controversy over his “karate kick” which floored Canterbury prop David Klemmer. Still mid-air after …
Continue reading Storm star Slater vows not to change styleGold Coast forward Ashley Harrison says he is fresh and ready to rip in against local rivals Brisbane after spending a frustrating week on the sidelines. The Queensland State of …
Continue reading Titan Harrison ready for Broncos in NRLGary Ablett’s match winning performance in round 1 has seen him firm from $8.00 to be the outright $6.00 favourite with online bookmaker sportsbet to win the Brownlow Medal. Jobe …
Continue reading Gary Ablett favourite to win AFL Brownlow Medal 2013Nigel Blackiston returns to the scene of his biggest success as a trainer on Saturday with a filly he hopes can become a Group One winner in the Vinery Stud …
Continue reading Vinery Stud Stakes 2013 beckons for You’re So GoodSt Kilda want to be smart players rather than superpowers in the AFL’s renovations race. While conceding the Saints will have to expand their controversial new home at Seaford, coach …
Continue reading We need to spend smart in AFL, say SaintsFormer All Blacks lock Anthony Boric is joining the exodus of New Zealand players to Japan. Boric, 29, who played 24 Tests for the All Blacks, has signed a two-year …
Continue reading Blues lock Boric joins exodus to JapanIn his 33 race starts, Manighar has run bravely and well 31 times. The problem for trainer Peter Moody is that the worst two runs of the old horse’s career have been his past …
Continue reading Manighar to find best form in George Ryder Stakes 2013AFL hardman Jonathan Brown says he has no problem with North Melbourne forward Lindsay Thomas escaping suspension for his controversial bump on Collingwood’s Ben Reid – but urged the match …
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