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 […]
Bulldogs coach questions Origin rule that leaves him without star
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo admits he is frustrated Matt Burton will miss round 13 to serve as NSW’s 18th player for the State of Origin series opener. Burton has been tasked with the replacement role for the third time in four Origin games and will be with the squad throughout their preparations. But he will […]
‘That’s very tricky’: Larkham’s downbeat verdict on Wallaby star
The ACT Brumbies’ best Super Rugby season in more than a decade has been dealt a blow with Wallabies prop James Slipper unlikely to feature in their upcoming quarter-final. Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham hoped Slipper would be back from a calf injury for a potential semi-final in two-and-a-half weeks, but there is only an “outside […]