The Brayden Maynard tribunal case that sparked a firestorm of commentary and fallout has prompted the AFL to tighten its tribunal rules around smothers. It’s the lead item on a raft of proposed rule changes and amendments sent to clubs on Thursday, ahead of the February AFL Commission meeting. Maynard was referred to the tribunal […]
Eddie Jones’ Wallabies betrayal is complete. Jones was confirmed as the Brave Blossoms coach after two interviews and a board ratification on Wednesday night and 24 hours later addressed a packed media conference as head coach of Japan, sitting alongside his friend of almost 30 years – Japan Rugby Football Union chief Masato Tsuchida. “I’m […]
David Warner has again fought his way out of what looked like a career-ending form slump to smash a century and ensure he will get his SCG farewell from Test cricket. The 37-year-old opener was under fire from fans, former teammates and the media leading into the series opener against Pakistan at Perth’s Optus Stadium […]
Pundits and fans need to ease up on Adelaide wonderkid Nestory Irankunda as he deals with having the “pressure of Australian football on his shoulders”, United goalkeeper Joe Gauci says. Irankunda’s turbulent start to the A-League Men season continued last weekend when the teenager was subbed off in the 2-0 defeat to Brisbane Roar. Broadcast […]
Eighteen months ago, on the eve of England’s series opener Down Under in Perth, Nic White said Eddie Jones would be the first person he would love to have dinner with if he could choose anyone in the world. Would he still be the top pick? “Nar, it wouldn’t be now,” he quips, before adding, […]
