THEY SAID IT: “What have you been doing all year?” – Tigers interim coach Andrew McQualter couldn’t resist a cheeky dig at Trent Cotchin after the veteran delivered a brilliant 29-disposal and two-goal performance to inspire Richmond to victory over St Kilda in his 300th game. PLAYER OF THE ROUND: While Port Adelaide’s Zak Butters … [Read more…]
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has lamented a missed opportunity but is not giving up on the Suns’ push for a maiden finals appearance. In a horror second quarter at the MCG on Sunday, Gold Coast were blown away by Carlton as they lost the term by 54 points in conceding 9.3 to 0.3. The … [Read more…]
Carlton coach Michael Voss has expressed his joy and relief at the Blues snapping a six-game AFL losing streak by obliterating Gold Coast by 59 points at the MCG. The Blues came to a life with an extraordinary 9.3 to 0.3 second quarter to blow Sunday’s match wide open with 30 minutes of power. After … [Read more…]
Former Queensland forward Corey Parker says Maroons prop Tom Flegler has emerged from the shadows of his lauded Brisbane teammates Pat Carrigan and Payne Haas. Flegler will play against NSW prop Haas at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night in Game II of the State of Origin series, and alongside Maroons lock Carrigan who was last … [Read more…]
Trainer Paul Preusker and jockey Dean Yendall both expect Steparty to rise to a far greater level after keeping his winning record intact. After wins at Ballarat and Flemington, Steparty stepped out to 1420m at Flemington on Saturday to claim the Rod Johnson Handicap after showing an explosive turn of foot soon after turning for … [Read more…]
By Andrew Prentice For Daily Mail Australia 04:40 17 Jun 2023, updated 04:42 17 Jun 2023 Brendan Verrier was once a promising AFL player Ignored concussion symptoms, could have been fatal Battled suicidal thoughts, ultra-marathons his new focus If you need support, contact Lifeline 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 Brendan Verrier … [Read more…]
Queensland winger Murray Taulagi was recruited to rugby league while playing rugby union at school but has no regrets about his chosen path, despite catching up with two of his favourite Wallabies this week. Ahead of game two of the State of Origin series at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night the Maroons are in camp … [Read more…]
Former Richmond captain Trent Cotchin believes the resurgent Tigers can yet do something special with their revived AFL season. The Tigers claimed their third win on the bounce in Saturday night’s 20-point victory over St Kilda to celebrate Cotchin’s 300th game in style. They now sit just two points outside the top eight ahead of … [Read more…]
Sydney forward Sam Wicks has been handed a two-match ban for striking but Brisbane Lions midfielder Jarrod Berry’s report for a dangerous tackle has been thrown out. Wicks was reported in the second quarter of the Swans’ 16-point loss to Brisbane on Friday night for a high shot on Ryan Lester, when he leapt off … [Read more…]
Good morning and welcome to live coverage of day two of the second Ashes Test at Edgbaston which Australia begin, after the day one cyclone, 379 runs behind England with 10 first-innings wickets in hand. This correspondent was fortunate to be among the crowd yesterday and can report that during those four overs of Australia’s … [Read more…]