Sydney star Lance Franklin has moved into outright fourth spot on the list of VFL/AFL goalkickers with a 1058th-career goal in his own milestone match against St Kilda. Franklin lined up for the Swans in his 350th AFL match on Thursday night and sweetened the celebrations with his first goal of the game against the … [Read more…]
It’s been a rough trot for the Harvey Bulls. On the back of making last season’s preliminary final, many tipped the Bulls to easily finish in the top five once again, however injuries have crippled Mark Pink’s squad. More than 10 prime movers are out of action and in doubt for Saturday afternoon’s clash against … [Read more…]
St Kilda have cemented their place in the AFL top eight and denied Sydney star Lance Franklin a fairy-tale finish in his 350th match with a hard-fought 14-point victory at the SCG. Franklin lit up his milestone match in the second term with a 1058th-career goal but it was the Saints who finished brighter for … [Read more…]
South West Slammers men’s coach Shane Goff was less than amused with his side’s 117-62 loss to the Rockingham Flames on Saturday night at the Mike Barnett Sports Complex. The Slammers ended the contest meekly and were outscored 30-4 in the final quarter by the reigning national NBL1 men’s championship outfit. After voicing his displeasure … [Read more…]
Star forward Peter Wright has been named to make his long-awaited return from injury in Essendon’s high-stakes clash with Carlton while the Western Bulldogs have rung the changes. Wright, last season’s leading goal kicker and best-and-fairest winner, has been sidelined all season with a shoulder injury suffered days before round one. Coach Brad Scott earlier … [Read more…]
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 9:55 amPress Release: KartSport Two rounds remain as Marlborough karters stretched their advantage in the overall Mainland Karting Series points after the Sunbelt Series rounds in Blenheim and Nelson over Kings Birthday weekend. The final two rounds will be at the Garden City Championships in Christchurch on 23-24 September. Marlborough lead … [Read more…]
Goldfields Eight Ball Association teams returned from last weekend’s annual country week series in Perth with mixed results, underpinned by division four success. Captained by eight ball veteran Jerry Virieux, the division four side highlighted the association’s campaign by losing one match. However, the division one team endured a frustrating near-miss in their bid for … [Read more…]
West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui has been ruled out for the rest of the season after scans revealed he needs surgery on his injured Achilles. But Eagles coach Adam Simpson is adamant the 33-year-old, three-time All-Australian could make a “full recovery” and hasn’t played his last game in the AFL Simpson confirmed on Wednesday the … [Read more…]
Travis Head’s powerful century and a Steve Smith classic have helped Australia reach a commanding position of 3-310 against India at stumps on day one of the World Test Championship final at The Oval. The historic match is live and free on Seven, with every ball streamed on 7plus alongside full replays on demand, daily … [Read more…]
The NRL has stood down Parramatta star Dylan Brown under the no-fault stand-down rule after he faced court on Wednesday charged with sexual touching. Brown had been named to play for the Eels against Canterbury on Monday pending his court appearance but will now be stood down while he awaits an outcome of his court … [Read more…]