St Kilda’s delight at overcoming AFL premiers Collingwood has been further tempered by spearhead Max King being hit with a one-match suspension for a high bump on Finlay Macrae. The Saints lost Mason Wood (broken collarbone, concussion) and Liam Henry (hamstring) to injuries during their pulsating 15-point win at the MCG on Thursday night. And […]
Broncos confirm nightmare Walsh news as Panther learns fate over controversial head clash
Brisbane’s injury crisis has worsened with Reece Walsh set to be sidelined after scans showed a facial fracture from his sickening blow against Penrith. Panthers centre Taylan May avoided charge for his head clash with Walsh, which ruled the Broncos superstar out of the game in just the fourth minute. But the news was not […]
‘Grow up’: France coach still crying salty tears over RWC exit, makes ‘disgusting’ claim about Kiwi ref
French coach Fabien Galthie is still filthy at Kiwi referee Ben O’Keeffe for the hosts’ World Cup loss to the Springboks, and now claims BOK was also unhappy with his performance in the dramatic quarterfinal. O’Keeffe was the subject of French ire in the wake of the Springboks’ 29-28 win and within days a World […]
‘Why wouldn’t you?’: Beale an Olympic sevens wildcard, as cross code great backs him for NRL
Days after Stephen Hoiles declared “there is no doubt” Kurtley Beale was ready for a Super Rugby return, triple-international Michael O’Connor believes Australia’s Sevens outfit should consider inviting the 95-cap Wallaby to train with the squad ahead of July’s Paris Olympics. What’s more, O’Connor, who played alongside the Ella brothers before making a successful code […]
‘Too much cheese on your lasagne’: McRae’s bizarre metaphor to sum up ‘sloppy’ Pies’ 0-3 start
Collingwood are serving up a most unappetising dish so far in their AFL premiership defence. Thursday night’s upset loss to St Kilda at the MCG leaves the Magpies in a 0-3 hole and coach Craig McRae says some of their best players aren’t doing the basics properly. He’s likened his out-of-sorts team to a tray […]