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Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge has promised his ill-timed bout of gastro will not restrict his output in Saturday’s AFL grand final against Sydney. The star utility was a late withdrawal …
Continue reading I’m ready for AFL grand final, says HodgeNo-one knows the value of Melbourne’s star trio of Billy Slater, Cameron Smith and Cooper Cronk better than their former Queensland teammate Petero Civoniceva. Having played in 33 State of …
Continue reading Civoniceva tips Storm trio to tame ‘DogsWest Australian opener Liam Davis fell just short of a century as the Warriors compiled 9-248 in their one-day clash with Victoria at the WACA Ground. Davis cracked 10 fours …
Continue reading Warriors score 9-248 against BushrangersDual premiership-winning coach Chris Anderson has revealed even the most seasoned players can let the emotion of a grand final get to them, as he found out with Glenn Lazarus …
Continue reading Grand Final pressure ‘can get to anybody’The only weather that will matter in Saturday’s AFL grand final is whether or not players do the important things correctly. So says Hawthorn midfielder Sam Mitchell, who believes ark-launching …
Continue reading Mitchell says weather not key factorReigning Wimbledon and US Open champion Serena Williams has withdrawn from the China Open because of flu while her sister Venus has also pulled out, citing a back injury, organisers …
Continue reading Serena backs out of BeijingAxed Hawthorn defender Tom Murphy is easing his selection heartbreak by training as if he will play in Saturday’s AFL grand final. For the second time in his career, luckless …
Continue reading Axed Hawk maintains brave faceWallabies skipper Nathan Sharpe says all the talk about expansive game plans will count for little if Australia doesn’t match it up front with South Africa in their Rugby Championship …
Continue reading Wallabies says forward battle is keyTasmania’s middle order showed plenty of resistance as they opened up the Sheffield Shield cricket clash against NSW with a tea time declaration. Replying to the Blues’ first innings score …
Continue reading Tassie declare 144 behind NSW in ShieldThe old South Melbourne faithful will provide the Swans with the bulk of their local support at the MCG on Saturday, but Xavier College will run a close second. The …
Continue reading Swans’ Xavier alumni ready for MCGChelsea will try to cement their position at the top of the English Premier League by winning at London rivals Arsenal on Saturday in their first match since Blues skipper …
Continue reading Chelsea look to consolidate EPL leadFormer Brisbane and Queensland halfback Allan Langer has stepped down from an assistant coaching role with the Broncos. Langer will take on an ambassadorial role with the NRL club after …
Continue reading Langer quits as Broncos assistantPunters are rallying behind Sydney Swan veteran Jude Bolton to win the Norm Smith medal with his price firming sensationally from $41 into $14. “We’ve written an enormous amount of …
Continue reading Sam Mitchell favourite to win 2012 Norm Smith medalHawthorn and Sydney’s coaches both say late team changes are unlikely for Saturday’s AFL grand final at the MCG despite expected wet, windy weather. Players from the two clubs were …
Continue reading AFL grand final side changes unlikelyMelbourne’s only premiership-winning coach Chris Anderson believes the Storm’s regimented style will go against them when they meet Canterbury in Sunday’s NRL grand final. Anderson won a grand final as …
Continue reading Anderson backs Canterbury’s flair in GFDon’t expect Canadian Mike Pyke to do a traditional dance Tadhg Kennelly-style if Sydney win the AFL grand final on Saturday. Kennelly’s Irish jig after he collected his winner’s medal …
Continue reading Pyke ready for biggest AFL testThe night before the day after. Melbourne fans don’t know where to look! The nation’s premier and unbeaten three-year-old Pierro – already sensationally backed from $1.20 into $1.10 on Luxbet …
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