Matildas winger Cortnee Vine believes the A-League Women All Stars’ 1-0 defeat to Arsenal showed local players can hold their own against the world’s best. Arsenal were the dominant team from the opening minutes on Friday night but were unable to unlock a stubborn All Stars defence until England striker Alessia Russo nodded home in […]
Footy Fix: How Freo (nearly) Collingwooded Collingwood – and exposed the Pies’ hidden Achilles heel
When Bobby Hill goalled to put Collingwood 25 points up on Fremantle with under eight minutes remaining, there was only one team in the AFL you’d have given a prayer of catching a lead that substantial that late in the game: Collingwood themselves. Bobby Hill marks and goals and it’s a long way back for […]
Entertaining, yet confusing Sea Eagles bring down Storm – but where has this form been hiding?
Manly can be one of the most entertaining teams in the NRL to watch, and one of the most confusing. Once again, they have turned over a competition heavyweight, securing a dramatic 26-20 win over a Melbourne side that they dominated, but in the process, only adding more intrigue to their season. Anthony Seibold’s side […]
‘Like the under 10s’: Wright’s Jonah Lomu moment sums up Brumbies’ power, but cards are a wake up call
The ACT Brumbies got the bonus point win they needed to keep their top two hopes alive against the Rebels but a challenging second half, where they conceded three yellow cards, gave them an unexpected and handy wake up call ahead of the finals. The Brumbies overcame the concession of two tries while down to […]
Holmes a huge doubt for Maroons after hip drop drama sees Papali’i injured in Cowboys victory
Val Holmes is likely to join the list of Origin outs after being binned for a hip drop in the Cowboys’ 42-28 victory over the Wests Tigers. The centre would have been a walk-up starter for Billy Slater’s Maroons squad but must now sweat on the outcome of tomorrow’s judiciary charges. Queensland will select their […]