An inspirational cameo from captain Patrick Cripps has helped propel Carlton to a precious 36-point away win over Port Adelaide. The Brownlow medallist’s burst of two goals in two minutes in the final term was pivotal in the Blues’ 16.11 (107) to 10.11 (71) victory at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night. Cripps had been quiet […]
Game of two halfbacks: Moses’ rousing return breathes life into Eels’ season as Sharks sink to back-to-back losses
If Mitchell Moses didn’t damage his foot, Brad Arthur would still be Eels coach. But he did and Arthur is not. Moses showed his value to Parramatta at CommBank Stadium on Thursday night by guiding the home side to a much-needed 34-22 win over Cronulla in his comeback from injury. For the Sharks, their glass […]
AFL hands down surprise verdict on Clarkson’s foul-mouthed tirade
Alastair Clarkson has surprisingly avoided a potential two-match AFL ban after the North Melbourne coach apologised for swearing in protest at an umpiring decision. Clarkson will also not coach from the boundary line for the rest of the season, adding he will continue to seek help for controlling his notorious temper. A league investigation was […]
‘Good luck’: Dees coach not worried about Dockers’ plan to stop Gawn from dominating
The AFL challenges keep coming for Max Gawn, with Fremantle keen to tag-team the in-form Melbourne captain into submission. Gawn shrugged off a tight calf and passed a late fitness test before he was best afield in last weekend’s win over St Kilda. The ruckman later revealed coach Simon Goodwin was also in his face […]
‘Don’t want to be a one-trick pony’: Suaalii clarifies rugby future after Origin selection triggers backflip speculation
State of Origin selection has not prompted second thoughts from Joseph Suaalii as he strives to emulate cross-code superstars Israel Folau and Sonny Bill Williams in proving himself as much more than a “one-trick pony”. Addressing his looming switch from the NRL to rugby union for the first time since last year’s announcement he was […]