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Despite the odd drubbing, both the AFL and NRL finals series have produced enough pulsating electricity to revive Elvis to perform on grand final day. But while the footy proper has offered a buffet of fairytales and supreme contests, preliminary final weekend saw a deadset bloodbath in the attendance stakes with the AFL hammering rugby … Read more
The Wallabies’ horror 40-6 defeat to Wales has cast significant doubt on Roosters gun Joseph Suaalii’s future in the 15-man code. That is according to The Daily Telegraph’s Phil Rothfield, who explained he wouldn’t be “surprised” if his manager Isaac Moses was looking for a get-out clause. Following the defeat, Eddie Jones’ side’s campaign is … Read more
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has dismissed any suggestion of ongoing animosity between himself and Penrith villain Jarome Luai ahead of Saturday’s NRL grand final showdown, revealing he sent his rival a text of support after they clashed during State of Origin. In game two of this year’s series both Walsh and Luai were sent off, … Read more
The Brisbane Lions have dismissed any grand final injury concerns over Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale who “put on a bit of a show for the cameras” when he hurt his shoulder in Saturday’s preliminary final win over Carlton. But key defender Jack Payne will have to train strongly on Thursday to have any chance of … Read more
There was an incredible detail in Tigist Assefa’s record breaking marathon finish on the weekend that might have been missed. The 29-year-old shocked the globe when she steamed across the finish line at the Berlin Marathon more than two minutes quicker than any woman has before in a blistering time of 2:11:53. It was a … Read more
Australia’s most populous state is swinging hard against vapes with a new $6.8m crackdown as fears grow over the damaging effects of e-cigarettes on children. NSW Premier Chris Minns said his government would allocate $4.3m over three years to keep vaping products properly controlled and a further $2.5m over 12 months to help kids quit … Read more
AFL icon Rex Hunt is back in a care facility to be treated for mental health issues. The Herald Sun first reported the colourful football identity was admitted into a care centre in Melbourne on Friday and has had friends across the football community reaching out to offer support. The 74-year-old has bravely spoken about … Read more
Chicken shortages loom across Australia as union workers pledge to keep the facilities of major poultry supplier Inghams shut down over an escalating pay dispute. The strike action kicked off on Friday with a 24-hour work stoppage at Inghams’ West Australian operations and a rolling shutdown in South Australia has continued into Monday. Claire Lewis, … Read more
For the first time in more than a decade, Ben Cousins will attend a Brownlow Medal ceremony in Melbourne — in a major step forward for the former Eagle. Speaking to The Australian on Monday, the 2005 Brownlow Medallist, will be in the room when this year’s best and fairest AFL player is crowned on … Read more
A rise in airfares is on the cards for Qantas customers if the cost of jet fuel remains high, the airline has cautioned. The warning comes in the airline’s September market update and just three days after new Qantas boss Vanessa Hudson issued an apology to customers, promising to make changes to win back customers’ … Read more