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Adam Goodes has declined the invitation to the hall of fame.
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AFL 2021

AFL apologises again after Goodes declines HOF invite

Adam Goodes was voted unanimously into the Australian Football Hall of Fame as part of its 2021 intake but has rejected entry.

  • by Jake Niall, Andrew Wu and Daniel Cherny

AFL

Sam Reid hasn’t been seen at AFL level since round six, and the emergence of Hayden McLean and Joel Amartey could make it hard for him to get his spot back.

Tall order: Swans’ newfound forward depth could spell trouble for stalwart

Sam Reid, one of only three players left at the Swans from their 2012 premiership team, is out of contract at the end of this year and facing stiff competition from a group of impressive young key forwards.

  • by Vince Rugari
Gawn says one game in three weeks won’t impede on Melbourne’s flag push.

Saints, Cats and Roos get all clear to travel out of Victoria for games

Geelong, St Kilda and North Melbourne will have to adhere to strict health protocols to play their games in South Australia, Queensland and Tasmania respectively.

  • by Anthony Colangelo
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Insight & Analysis

Sink or swim: The 10 storylines to watch as Olympic swimming trials begin

Phil Lutton
Phil Lutton

Will Mack Horton make the team? Can Cody Simpson actually swim? Is Ariarne Titmus healthy? All questions will be answered when Australia’s elite swimmers compete in Adelaide.

The other Izzy: Why a hard-running Waratah is my Wallabies bolter

Wayne Smith

Having blooded eight Wallabies debutants in 2020, it would be good if Dave Rennie didn’t need to pick ‘newbies’ this year. But the form of one uncapped Tah may prove irresistible.

Timid England begin Ashes preparation in reverse

Malcolm Conn

England’s meek draw against New Zealand in a rain-marred first Test has proved an unlikely Ashes boost for Australia

Soccer

The victory was the Socceroos’ sixth from six starts in qualifying for Qatar 2022 and follows last week’s defeat of Kuwait.

Socceroos see off Chinese Taipei as World Cup march continues

The 5-1 victory was Australia’s sixth win in a row, and all but guarantees them a spot in the final phase of qualifying for the next World Cup in Qatar.

  • by Michael Lynch
Melbourne City will relocate their base from Bundoora to Casey Fields in time for the 2022 A-League season.

Melbourne restrictions could gift Sydney FC a home decider

The A-League grand final will likely be played at Bankwest Stadium should Sydney FC or Melbourne City qualify for the decider.

  • by Dominic Bossi

Racing

Tennis

Dylan Alcott celebrates his third straight Roland-Garros win.

‘I hope you’re OK’: Alcott sends love to Melbourne in Roland-Garros victory speech

World No.1 Dylan Alcott came back from 1-3 down in the first set to win his 13th grand slam title, and sent love to his hometown in his speech on court.

  • by Samuel Petrequin
Eighth seed still yet to drop a set at the tournament.
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Iga Swiatek takes the first set

Eighth seed still yet to drop a set at the tournament.

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Blues head coach Brad Fittler noticed a few NSW fans when his side arrived at their Townsville hotel and believes it could be a good omen for tomorrow night's game.
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Good omens for New South Wales?

Blues head coach Brad Fittler noticed a few NSW fans when his side arrived at their Townsville hotel and believes it could be a good omen for tomorrow night's game.

Brisbane is in the running to host the Olympics.

Green light nears for Brisbane 2032 Olympic bid

Brisbane’s bid for the 2032 Olympics faces one of its final hurdles this week as the city edges closer to an official reveal on the eve of the Tokyo Games.

  • by Phil Lutton

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