Hawks name their guns and other top stories.

• Hawks name their guns

  Hawks name stars, gun Blue missing Ben Guthrie  February 16, 2016 12:00 PM Former Dee Jack Fitzpatrick to step out in the brown and gold for the first time HAWTHORN will field a powerful squad, made up of 13 members of its 2015 premiership side, in its first hit-out of the season against Carlton in Thursday's NAB Challenge opener at Aurora Stadium in Launceston.   The Blues will be without reigning best-and-fairest winner Patrick C..

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• Hawks name their guns

  Hawks name stars, gun Blue missing Ben Guthrie  February 16, 2016 12:00 PM Former Dee Jack Fitzpatrick to step out in the brown and gold for the first time HAWTHORN will field a powerful squad, made up of 13 members of its 2015 premiership side, in its first hit-out of the season against Carlton in Thursday's NAB Challenge opener at Aurora Stadium in Launceston.   The Blues will be without reigning best-and-fairest winner Patrick C..

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• Australia v New Zealand Test series: Black Caps complain Basin Reserve green-top was not green enough

  

  Video will begin in 5 seconds. Australia on cusp of returning to top of Test rankings Australia have run out comfortable winners in their first Test against New Zealand, winning by an innings and 52 runs. PT1M30S 620 349 New Zealand believe Australia's in-form batsmen remain vulnerable in seam-friendly conditions and can be exposed next week in the second Test.The Black Caps were unable to handle a Wellington green-top but their coach Mike Hesson says the pitch was not green ..

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• Wellington revives Smith's Ashes memories

  

  Steve Smith relived memories of Australia's Ashes angst during the first trans-Tasman Test. Thankfully for Smith it was New Zealand reeling after a collapse of 5-34 on day one of the clash in Wellington. Quick Single: Aussie four reach ODI rankings highs Smith's correct call at the toss, coupled with some fine bowling from Josh Hazlewood and Peter Siddle, meant he was able to sit back and enjoy the carnage. WATCH: Aussies' high five in Wellington "It was one of those mornings where there were..

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• Luke Beveridge says there won't be a dip in form, Western Bulldogs can be a contender in 2016

  

  Mitch Wallis: The sky's the limit for Western Bulldogs0:49AFL: The Western Bulldogs were the surprise packet of 2015 and according to midfielder Mitch Wallis they should be even better this season. WESTERN Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is confident there won’t be a drop off in form from his emerging team after its breakout season, declaring the Bulldogs can be a contender in 2016.The Bulldogs were the surprise packet last year, making the finals despite a tumultuous off-season that saw its coac..

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• Lance 'Buddy' Franklin fittest he's been since arriving at Sydney Swans

  

  Ready for take-off: Lance Franklin during the Swans intra-club match at Henson Park over the weekend. Photo: Getty Images Lance Franklin is the fittest he's been since moving north to play for the Swans in 2014, co-captain Jarrad McVeigh believes.Whatever struggles the superstar forward has endured since withdrawing from last season due to mental illness, he seems to have remained focused on his physical work, putting him in prime condition to start afresh.F..

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• Craig Newitt to make most of Extreme luck when he partners Blue Diamond favourite

  

  Damien Oliver pilots Blue Diamond favourite Extreme Choice to a huge win in the Chairman's Stakes but has opted to ride Flying Artie in the Group 1 dash for two-year-olds. Picture: Getty ImagesCRAIG Newitt did not ride a winner at Colac on Sunday but he left the track beaming after being gifted the mount on Blue Diamond favourite Extreme Choice. Newitt said his manager, wife Karli, told him he would partner the Mick Price colt on Saturday week after Damien Oliver had opted to ride stablemate Fly..

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• Parramatta Eels consider taking home games to Asia

  

  Parramatta Eels consider taking home games to Asia Roar Guru 7 Have your say The Eels could be calling Asia home next year. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) Related coverage The Parramatta Eels could be playing matches in Asia and even further abroad from 2017 as the club seeks alternative venues once their home ground is closed for renovations. Pirtek Stadium will be out of action for up to three years as its brought into the 21st century as part of the State Government’s cash injecti..

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