‘Everything was approved’: Eddie hits back at $2.6m RWC budget blow-out, says Wallabies can build team around young gun

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Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has hit back at suggestions he went on an unapproved spending spree throughout last year’s World Cup campaign, saying “everything was approved”. The veteran coach, who sensationally left the Wallabies following last year’s disaster and joined Japan almost immediately, also described teenage sensation Max Jorgensen as the type of player […]

‘As much talent as Warner coming through’: Ponting’s big call as Fraser-McGurk gets late IPL contract

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Jake Fraser-McGurk has landed a chance to show off his exciting batting talent in the Indian Premier League, having been snapped up as a late replacement by Delhi Capitals. The 21-year-old Australian prospect has been announced as a late replacement for injured South African paceman Lungi Ngidi for the season that begins next week. Fraser-McGurk […]

Points of emphasis: NBA taking steps to rein in scoring explosion after pendulum swings in offensive fashion

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The pendulum has swung way too far towards offence in the NBA and the referees are finally doing something about it.  After the three-point revolution has led to scores going up and up, the NBA has decided enough is enough and they’re actually empowering referees and the players to reward defence.  The NBA will never […]

Win for the ages: The uncanny deja vu in Blues’ 46-point comeback against Brisbane, and how it could be an ‘auspicious omen’

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Carlton’s astonishing victory over Brisbane was remarkable not only for the Blues’ extraordinary comeback but also because of an intriguing link to the past.  The opposition was the premiership favourite, and the Blues’ recent record against this talented side provided meagre cause for optimism. Moreover, the underdogs would be without their experienced full-back as well […]

‘I haven’t seen him like this’: Why Croker is backing Turbo to top 2021 – by getting out of his way

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Lachlan Croker had a front row seat to one of the all time great seasons, delivering from dummy half as Tom Trbojevic went wild in 2021. Now, the Manly hooker can see shades of that year again, telling The Roar that he had never seen his injury-plagued fullback in such good shape. “I don’t want […]