The crucial cogs of AFL’s Round 1: Which players need to be the difference makers?

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It’s going to be the first time in the history of the AFL when ten teams haven’t played prior to round 1; only eight teams featured in the round dubbed Opening Round. We’re taking a look at one player from each team who will need to make a difference this weekend. Carlton v Richmond Carlton […]

There’s a big, big sound: AFL Power Rankings for teams who played (and teams who didn’t)

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How good is footy? Welcome to season 2024 everyone. The launch of the new season means one thing…power rankings. Thanks to the marketing chicanery pulled by the AFL these rankings are more pseudo-rankings, factoring in both the performances of sides in the practice matches as well as the enormous amount of data that has been […]

Eddie puts his foot in it again by claiming ‘no regrets’ after leaving Wallabies in ‘a better place’

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Eddie Jones says he has no regrets about his second stint as Australia’s rugby coach, and plans to make Japan one of the best four teams in the world. He is also keen to help unearth global sporting talent, such as Japanese baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani. Jones takes over Japan for a second spell after […]

Exclusive: NRL powerhouse set sights on Wallaby-in-waiting after ex-All Blacks boss snags Roosters star Manu

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The Sydney Roosters are set to throw the cheque book at Wallaby-in-waiting Max Jorgensen, with the NRL club to lose Joey Manu to the 15-man game. The Roar can exclusively reveal Manu, 27, has rejected advances from French rugby to sign with Steve Hansen’s Toyota Verblitz in the Japanese League One competition. It’s understood Manu […]

Super Rugby teams: Rookie at 10 for Reds, DC dips into club footy in hooker crisis, Jorgo ruled out, White benched

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The Rebels will host the Reds in a Friday night battle that is sure to pack a punch, while the Waratahs face a massive match after last week’s heartbreak when they host the Blues. See all the team news as it unfolds below. (All times AEDT) Friday Crusaders v Hurricanes, 5.05pm All Blacks forward Scott […]