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AFL proposes ‘Maynard rule’ amid careless contact crackdown: ‘We were not content with the outcome’

The Brayden Maynard tribunal case that sparked a firestorm of commentary and fallout has prompted the AFL to tighten its tribunal rules around smothers. It’s the lead item on a raft of proposed rule changes and amendments sent to clubs on Thursday, ahead of the… Read More »AFL proposes ‘Maynard rule’ amid careless contact crackdown: ‘We were not content with the outcome’

‘I feel terrible, but…: Defiant Eddie Jones unveiled as Japan coach, JRFU reveals their version of THAT Zoom call

TOKYO: Eddie Jones’ Wallabies betrayal is complete. Jones was confirmed as Japan’s coach after two interviews and a board ratification on Wednesday night and 24 hours later addressed a packed media conference as head coach, sitting alongside his friend of almost 30 years – Japan… Read More »‘I feel terrible, but…: Defiant Eddie Jones unveiled as Japan coach, JRFU reveals their version of THAT Zoom call

‘No better way to silence them’: Warner fires back at critics with blistering ton as Aussies pile on misery to Pakistan

David Warner has again fought his way out of what looked like a career-ending form slump to smash a century and ensure he will get his SCG farewell from Test cricket. The 37-year-old opener was under fire from fans, former teammates and the media leading… Read More »‘No better way to silence them’: Warner fires back at critics with blistering ton as Aussies pile on misery to Pakistan

‘Take it easy’: Call for fans to give Bayern boy Irankunda a break after emotional release

Pundits and fans need to ease up on Adelaide wonderkid Nestory Irankunda as he deals with having the “pressure of Australian football on his shoulders”, United goalkeeper Joe Gauci says.  Irankunda’s turbulent start to the A-League Men season continued last weekend when the teenager was… Read More »‘Take it easy’: Call for fans to give Bayern boy Irankunda a break after emotional release