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Pre-season ‘urgency’ at the Bombers as players drive a change in mindset hoping to end AFL finals pain

Essendon players say an “urgency” has driven their pre-season after ending the 2023 campaign with coach Brad Scott’s stinging message ringing in their ears. After capitulating in the final six rounds of last season, blighted by mammoth defeats to Greater Western Sydney and Collingwood, Scott… Read More »Pre-season ‘urgency’ at the Bombers as players drive a change in mindset hoping to end AFL finals pain

‘I am really sorry’: Leniu cops HUGE ban as NRL judiciary hands down verdict for ‘monkey’ racial abuse at Mam

Roosters prop Spencer Leniu has been banned for eight matches after the NRL judiciary handed down its verdict on Monday night for racially abusing Broncos five-eighth Ezra Mam. His lengthy suspension means he will be unavailable until Round 10 when the Roosters host the Warriors… Read More »‘I am really sorry’: Leniu cops HUGE ban as NRL judiciary hands down verdict for ‘monkey’ racial abuse at Mam

Every Aussie rated from second Test and series vs New Zealand: Heroic Hazlewood, clutch Carey, sub-par Smith

New Test, same result, same problems for Australia as they finish their tour of New Zealand with a fifth win from five matches. Christchurch, though, was the visitors’ sternest Test yet – and after another series of top-order failures left them in dire straits at… Read More »Every Aussie rated from second Test and series vs New Zealand: Heroic Hazlewood, clutch Carey, sub-par Smith

Carey the clutch king: Gloveman’s stunning 98, Cummins heroics keep Black Caps curse alive in thrilling comeback win

With his place as Australian wicketkeeper suddenly in jeopardy after a poor run of scores with the bat, Alex Carey’s brilliant unbeaten 98 to steer his team to a thrilling three-wicket victory over New Zealand did more than just win the match for his country… Read More »Carey the clutch king: Gloveman’s stunning 98, Cummins heroics keep Black Caps curse alive in thrilling comeback win