AFL News: Tigers to manage Lynch on senior return, big Crows blow as spearhead ruled out

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Richmond coach Adem Yze is confident returning spearhead Tom Lynch can have an impact in limited minutes against Carlton as the Tigers seek a response to their opening-round flop. Lynch, Dustin Martin and Tony Nankervis will all feature in Thursday night’s AFL blockbuster at the MCG after sitting out Saturday night’s 39-point loss to Gold […]

Tassie topple Wildcats to advance to NBL Grand Final after United bring Hawks down to earth

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As Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie defended his club over the handling of a star player, Tasmania JackJumpers mentor Scott Roth has been left beaming with pride over reaching another NBL Championship Series. The JackJumpers produced a tremendous performance at RAC Arena on Wednesday night to win game three of their Playoff Series against the […]

NRL News: Robbo regrets his own words but insists Leniu ‘not racist’, Joey’s surprise choice as greatest modern coach

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Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson is adamant suspended prop Spencer Leniu is “not racist” and warned the NRL and society need to start a conversation about the use of language. Leniu has been banned for eight games after his club’s season-opener in Las Vegas was marred by claims he labelled Brisbane five-eighth Ezra Mam “a […]

‘Be useful’: how unrivalled discipline and work rate is lifting the Reds to new heights

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The Queensland Reds’ victory over competition favourites the Chiefs was the third consecutive game where they improved, and this consistency of performance speaks volumes of Les Kiss’ coaching ethos. The culture being grown at Ballymore is one of unyielding workrate – or as tighthead prop Zane Nonggorr told Stan Sport in Saturday’s post-match, Kiss requires […]

The Roar’s AFL expert tips and predictions, Round 2: Huzzah, full footy weekends are back!

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And lo! the footy world did rejoice, for the nine-game weekend did return unto them, and order was restored. After having to deal with just four games in Opening Round – and a full Sunday with nothing to do but *shudders* watch the NRL, having a full slate of matches this weekend is just what […]