Out of Origin: There’s enough injured talent to form a quality line-up as coaches face selection dilemmas for game one

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The statistical weight of history is against the team that loses game one in a State of Origin series.  It’s only happened nine times in the 42 series since the advent of the three-match contest in 1982.  And often the rot sets in well before kickoff in the series opener at the selection table.  Cast […]

Serial pests, rookies and a ‘dormant volcano’: The 23 most watchable AFL players of 2024

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You have no stake in tonight’s game. Your team is not playing and you wonder if you should bother watching. Here are 23 reasons that might help you decide. The 23 most watchable players of 2024. Backs Luke Ryan (Fremantle) – When the Dockers clinically dismantled the Lions back in Round 1, I asked myself […]

‘Held our own’: Arsenal pip A-League Women All Stars as Matildas teammates battle it out in front of bumper Melbourne crowd

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Matildas winger Cortnee Vine believes the A-League Women All Stars’ 1-0 defeat to Arsenal showed local players can hold their own against the world’s best. Arsenal were the dominant team from the opening minutes on Friday night but were unable to unlock a stubborn All Stars defence until England striker Alessia Russo nodded home in […]

Bulls Outlook: Lonzo Ball Ready for the Start of ’24-’25

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Chicago Bulls outlook after Lonzo Ball announced his intention to be ready to play at the start of the 2024-25 NBA season. Ball has undergone multiple knee surgeries and has not played in a game since January 14, 2022. View the Chicago Bulls Team Outlook The post Bulls Outlook: Lonzo Ball Ready for the Start […]

Footy Fix: How Freo (nearly) Collingwooded Collingwood – and exposed the Pies’ hidden Achilles heel

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When Bobby Hill goalled to put Collingwood 25 points up on Fremantle with under eight minutes remaining, there was only one team in the AFL you’d have given a prayer of catching a lead that substantial that late in the game: Collingwood themselves. Bobby Hill marks and goals and it’s a long way back for […]