Footy Fix: Dons deliver another Dreamtime classic as ‘big boy month’ arrives – are they the real deal?

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The “Essendon Edge” is driving the Bombers to places they have craved. It’s not dirty or overly physical. But it’s way more hardened in the way that they play. It’s a game style now with gears to it and muscle to match the toughness. They can burst forward out of the centre. They can transition […]

Edmondson brace caps epic Grand Final comeback as Mariners seal third A-League championship

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Miguel Di Pizio and Ryan Edmondson struck in extra time to complete a dramatic come-from-behind 3-1 A-League Grand Final triumph for Central Coast Mariners over Melbourne Victory at Industree Group Stadium. Edmondson got his side level in the 91st minute and sent the decider to extra time with a cool finish after Jason Geria had […]

‘His decision making is exceptional’: Lynagh masterclass, Ryan hat-trick as future Wallabies help Reds stomp Force

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Queensland Reds won personal battles all over Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, from the power of Seru Uru, electricity of hat-trick hero Tim ‘Junkyard Dog’ Ryan and the artistry of Tom Lynagh, to the excellent game management of Tate McDermott. The Reds’ comprehensive 59-13 win avenged 41-30 loss to the Force in Perth earlier in this […]

Souths ensure Barrett era begins with defeat amid hip drop chaos as Bunker bins Latrell but lets Offa off the hook

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The NRL’s hip drop drama has gone into overdrive with Latrell Mitchell binned in Souths’ 42-26 win over Parramatta – while Joe Ofahengaue was not for what looked like a very similar tackle. It comes a night after Valentine Holmes was sat down for ten minutes in the Cowboys’ victory over the Wests Tigers for […]

Another huge blow for Blues as Hynes forced out with calf issue as Madge watches on

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Nicho Hynes has become the latest NSW Blues player to fall foul of an injury after failing to emerge for the second half of Cronulla’s clash with Penrith with a calf issue. The halfback, who almost certainly would have been selected by Michael Maguire, left late in the first half for a HIA after collecting […]