The grand final that rugby league forgot

Bulldogs training

Darcie McDonald

Darcie McDonald

Dogs’ next scalp and the coach we don’t want

Steve Johnson of the Giants (centre) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal during the AFL semi final match between the GWS Giants and West Coast Eagles at the Spotless Stadium in Sydney, Saturday, September 16, 2017. (AAP Image/David Moir) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Barry Hall

Giant key to overcoming most daunting AFL task

Sam Jacobs of the Crows and Rory Lobb of the Giants during the AFL qualifying final match between the Adelaide Crows and GWS Giants at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, on Thursday, September 7, 2017. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Phil Prior

Hall neglects the talls — Draftstars Beat Barry

Kodi Nikorima of the Broncos (left) passes the ball during the round 24 NRL game between the Brisbane Broncos and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Friday, August 18, 2017. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Phil Prior

Spine uncertainty clears path to beating Dell

Coach Wayne Bennett looks on during the Brisbane Bronco's training session at Red Hill in Brisbane, Monday, September 11, 2017. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING

Wendell: The fatal mistake Wayne won’t make again

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The sombre ballad of the Toronto Blue Jays

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Danny Ward of Cardiff City celebrates scoring during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Cardiff City at Craven Cottage on September 9, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Harry Hubbard/Getty Images)

The tale of English football’s lower leagues so far