Hawthorn say it is testament to the depth and strength of their squad that a quality player will miss out on Saturday’s AFL grand final to accommodate skipper Luke Hodge. …
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In an AFL match decided by one point, every missed goal could have been the difference. When a premiership is on the line, the sense of regret over missed opportunities …
Continue reading Bolton still cursing ’06 yipsMelbourne fullback Billy Slater concedes he is still overcoming a knee injury but insists the troublesome joint will stand up to the rigours of an NRL grand final. Slater suffered …
Continue reading Injured knee not an issue for SlaterWhile the weather looks ominous for the tall forwards on Grand Final day, one punter is confident Lance Franklin will still dominate, placing $5,000 on Buddy at $8.00 with online …
Continue reading Lance Franklin supported to win Norm Smith MedalWayne Rooney believes he is ready to return to Premier League action after making his comeback from a horrific thigh injury in Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Newcastle in the …
Continue reading Rooney relieved to be back from injurySydney veteran Jude Bolton performed his rain dance earlier this week, and the forecast for Saturday’s AFL grand final against Hawthorn suggests it may have worked a little too well. …
Continue reading Bolton wants sodden MCG for grand finalAFL boss Andrew Demetriou hopes the revamped grand final entertainment, headlined by Melbourne band Temper Trap, will wipe away the memory of last year’s disastrous performance by US rocker Meat …
Continue reading Temper to ‘bury’ Meat Loaf at AFL finalNSW allrounder Moises Henriques made his maiden first-class century a big one and combined with Trent Copeland to pile on the agony for Tasmania’s bowlers in their Sheffield Shield cricket …
Continue reading Blues make Tigers bowlers sufferAs a key defender there is no greater challenge than an on-song Hawthorn feeding the ball to superstar Lance Franklin in full flight. It’s an assignment Sydney’s All-Australian backman Ted …
Continue reading Richards ready for Buddy’s brillianceDes Hasler believes Canterbury’s tough finals battles with Manly and South Sydney will hold his side in good stead for Sunday’s NRL grand final against Melbourne. The Bulldogs edged out …
Continue reading Hasler happy with battle-hardened BulldogsFirst against second. Ben Barba against Billy Slater. Des Hasler against Craig Bellamy. Sunday’s NRL grand final between minor premiers Canterbury and Melbourne has all the ingredients to be a …
Continue reading Dogs, Storm set for grand final thrillerMeticulous, diligent and analytical are adjectives commonly associated with accountants, but it’s the same three traits that helped lift Sydney to the AFL grand final. “I know what does work …
Continue reading Hard-working Horse steels SwansPaul Puopolo realised a long time ago that it was no use resenting the big kids – and besides, they have their uses. At 173cm, he will be the shortest …
Continue reading Short Hawk making big AFL markDes Hasler’s influence at Canterbury can be summed up in one conversation between forward Corey Payne and former hardman Geoff Robinson. Hasler has astounded the rugby league community by the …
Continue reading Hasler, Bellamy cut from the same clothIndigenous AFL stars look set to dominate the indigenous game’s biggest stage on Saturday, stamping themselves as dream team players for a Dreamtime occasion. Lance Franklin, Cyril Rioli and Shaun …
Continue reading Dreamtime at the G all over againRyder Cup captains Davis Love and Jose Maria Olazabal were putting the final touches to their teams on Wednesday, seeking the magic formula that would bring glory on Sunday. The …
Continue reading Captains choice as Ryder Cup nearsCanterbury skipper Michael Ennis says his side’s mid-season 20-4 win over Melbourne in Mackay will count for nothing when the sides meet again in Sunday’s NRL grand final. The Bulldogs …
Continue reading Ennis plays down Bulldogs’ win over StormThe first time it happened, Luke Breust wondered what the hell he’d done wrong. Every time the AFL forward has a possession or kicks a goal, Hawthorn fans bellow his …
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