Alastair LynchWhy Dogs could be next AFL powerhouseALL the talk in recent weeks has revolved around GWS. Yes they are imposing, but the Bulldogs will be a powerhouse for years to come. DON’T ARGUE.
FootballSimon Says: What FIFA’s Oz visit really meansFIFA is sending its officials down to Australia this coming week, to investigate their concerns over FFA’s constitution. SIMON HILL analyses what this means.
nrlThe Bennett ploy that cost Broncos bigTHE latest instalment of the epic rivalry that is Broncos v Cowboys may have topped last year’s grand final. But in a game of inches, a Wayne Bennett ploy proved extremely costly.
Wallabies find mojo in big Pumas winTHE Wallabies have recorded their second straight win as they turned on the style to beat Argentina 36-20 in their Rugby Championship clash in Perth.
AFLFive factors that will make or break ClokeTHERE are a number of factors that will deem the Bulldogs’ acquisition of wantaway forward Travis Cloke a success or failure.
RugbyWallabies win: A turning point or false dawn?THE Wallabies have recorded their first win of 2016. But was the Springboks triumph a turning point for their season or a false dawn? Rugby 360 co-host Greg Martin opines.
Olympic GamesMcGrath’s special tribute to fallen matesIN Australia, a country built on sport and its Anzac heritage, what more compelling story could there be than a wounded soldier fighting for gold on the global stage?
nrlAustin: The one regret of Raiders moveBLAKE Austin grew up as a proud Panthers boy and although he’s found happiness and form in Canberra, he reveals in an exclusive column there’s one regret that lingers.
UFCRockhold main event for UFC MelbourneFORMER UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold’s battle with Brazilian Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza will headline the octagon’s return to Melbourne.
nrlVossy: What was missed about Leilua brain snapA JOEY Leilua brain snap almost cost the Raiders a try. The referees rightly awarded it, writes Andrew Voss, but there was another factor that wasn’t considered. Vossy’s Verdict!
RugbyGenia and Cooper show the way: SlackWILL Genia and Quade Cooper were essential to Queensland’s 2011 Super Rugby success. Saturday night proved it could work for Australia too.
BoxingBig Daddy Browne bounces backAFTER being cleared of taking a banned substance, heavyweight boxer Lucas Browne is hot favourite to regain his world title in his next bout.
AFLWhy Sydney shouldn’t even have Rising StarTAKE nothing away from Callum Mills, who was a worthy winner of the Rising Star award. But the fact he’s at Sydney is an injustice for league-wide equality, writes Brett Geeves.
More SportsBlurred Lines girl on Warnie’s radarLOTHARIO Shane Warne looks like he is poised to strike again — this time on the half-naked model from the Blurred Lines video.
FootballPeacock: Why this was no ordinary winSOCCEROOS win 1-0, Cahill scores, life goes on. Wait. There was a little bit more to the events of early Wednesday morning, writes ADAM PEACOCK.
AFLRoos delivers parting clip to TigersOUTGOING Melbourne coach Paul Roos has used the turmoil at Richmond to highlight the strength and unity of Melbourne’s administration in his farewell speech.
FootballBurning question: Ange’s big dilemmaANGE Postecoglou takes his Socceroos to the Middle East, where he has never won. SIMON HILL is in Abu Dhabi and says there is a big question Australia need to answer.
AFLKey Hawk duo set for returnHAWTHORN defender Josh Gibson expects Ben McEvoy and Ben Stratton to return for Friday night’s qualifying final against Geelong after they got through today’s training session.
nrlNRL’s crazy logic behind Wighton chargeTHE NRL’s match review system has copped it all season and if you want to understand why, take a peek at the dysfunctional logic behind the Jack Wighton charge, writes PAUL KENT.
nrlVossy: Wayne Bennett was out of lineEMOTIONS are running high in the NRL as we head into week one of the finals but, Andrew Voss writes, Wayne Bennett let his get the better of him unfairly. Vossy’s Verdict!
AFLHow fresh start could help Ty do a WattsTY VICKERY has been the fall guy for too long at Richmond. But his ceiling is still high — and he only has to look at another maligned forward for inspiration.
