Melbourne Cup first nominations announced
Prince Of Penzance winning last year's Melbourne Cup (Image: Darren McNamara) Former champions Prince Of Penzance and Protectionist headline the first nominations for the 2016 Emirates Melbourne Cup, released on Tuesday. While 2014 winner Protectionist is fairly unlikely to take his place at Flemington, there are a swathe of internationals vying to follow in the German galloper's hoof-steps after his devastating victory two years back. Among the potential raiders are Japanese star and dual..>> view originalDislike of Bell was a compliment: Langer
Perth Scorchers coach Justin Langer insists the fact that Ian Bell was never one of the Australians' favourite Englishmen during their Ashes battles should be worn as a badge of honour by the BBL club's newest signing. Quick Single: Bell revealed as new Scorchers recruit And Langer insists any such hostility will be put to one side as the Scorchers – and he hopes, the fans – welcome the vastly experienced batsman into their ranks. "I think it's fantastic for the Scorchers," said the 105-Test ..>> view originalBrad Arthur Reveals Two Key Players For 2017
Brad Arthur of the Eels Photo: Getty Images Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has pencilled in hotshot rookie Bevan French and the versatile Clinton Gutherson as his fullback and five-eighth for the 2017 season. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN LIVE: Hear all the NRL action live on Triple M. Both players were outstanding in Monday's NRL win over St George Illawarra, with French grabbing a hat-trick of tries and Gutherson enjoying arguably his best game in the halves. French's three tries takes him to an im..>> view originalLachie Whitfield investigation: Graeme Allan faces allegations texts were deleted
The long-standing AFL career and reputation of Graeme Allan hangs in the balance amid allegations that the former Giants football boss deleted text messages concerning an attempt to protect the club's former No.1 draft pick Lachie Whitfield from drug-testers.Allan, Whitfield and the club's then welfare manager Craig Lambert face bans of between two and four years should the evidence against them be proven. Allan, centre, denies deleting the texts. Photo: Jesse Marlow The AFL, which has..>> view originalAFLPA joins other player unions to help drive independent concussion research
Preaching the importance of independence in concussion research, Australia's eight leading player unions have banded together in a bid to improve brain health for sportspeople.The Australian Athletes Alliance on Tuesday unveiled their new concussion working group, a collaborative measure aimed at bringing together figures from across Australia's major sports in a joint battle against the debilitating impact of concussion in sport. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide ..>> view originalTom Rockliff's time as Brisbane Lions captain could be up, future under cloud
Storm forward Jordan McLean's return from injury a boost for NRL finals charge
MELBOURNE Storm front-rower Jordan McLean has revealed how close he came to missing the rest of the NRL season with an ankle injury.On a day Storm re-signed five key players, McLean said he was fortunate to be on the brink of entering his fourth finals campaign after narrowly avoiding surgery.In the words of coach Craig Bellamy, McLean’s return in the loss to Brisbane was one of Storm’s “few shining lights” on Friday night.McLean had not played since Round 17 because of a high ankle sprain.The..>> view originalMatthew Suckling and Jason Johannisen have backed the return of dropped forward Jake Stringer
SENIOR Western Bulldogs players have thrown their support behind dropped forward Jake Stringer on the eve of the finals. Matthew Suckling and Jason Johannisen believe Stringer should be recalled ahead of the club’s elimination final against West Coast next weekend at Subiaco Oval.Stringer has missed the last two games against Fremantle and the Bulldogs, after he was sent back to the VFL to address his patchy form.The 2015 All-Australian racked up 22 disposals and a goal for Footscray’s VFL side ..>> view originalWhere Is Collingwood's Premiership Team Now?
Posted: 30 August, 2016 by Footy Newsroom Where Is Collingwood's Premiership Team Now? Winding the clock back. Tags: AFL, Collingwood Magpies (Image: Getty) The news Travis Cloke would join Dane Swan, Alan Toovey and Brent Macaffer in leaving Collingwood at the end of 2016 marks a changing of the times. All four players played in Collingwood's 2010 premiership team, and now all four are gone. It means their premiership sid..>> view original
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