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‘Extremely cruel’: Lions recruit suffers THIRD ACL tear just days before returning to play

Tom Doedee’s AFL comeback has been cruelly denied after the Brisbane Lions recruit tore his anterior cruciate ligament for a third time ahead of his side’s grand final rematch with Collingwood. The Adelaide pick-up was set to return from his second ACL rupture in Thursday’s… Read More »‘Extremely cruel’: Lions recruit suffers THIRD ACL tear just days before returning to play

Basketball legend named in Australia’s Olympic squad seven weeks after announcing international retirement

Basketball superstar Lauren Jackson has been included in the extended Opals squad for the Paris Olympics, despite announcing her retirement from the international scene. Jackson was on Wednesday named in coach Sandy Brondello’s extended 26-player squad that will take part in training camps, tours and… Read More »Basketball legend named in Australia’s Olympic squad seven weeks after announcing international retirement

Albanese asked to intervene as former Dees doctor drops bombshell over players dodging drug tests

A whistleblowing doctor has revealed allegations of secret illicit drug tests conducted to enable AFL players to avoid detection on game days, federal MP Andrew Wilkie says. Mr Wilkie told parliament of the allegations from a former Melbourne Demons club doctor and football club president.… Read More »Albanese asked to intervene as former Dees doctor drops bombshell over players dodging drug tests