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AFL 2024
Ben Cousins responds to hall of fame snub
Carlton make four changes ahead of a huge MCG clash; Mum’s the word as the Pies prepare for Mother’s Day at Marvel; and Ben Cousins speaks out on the hall of fame.
- by Peter Ryan, Andrew Wu, Danny Russell and Roy Ward
AFL
‘I’m in a really good place’: Beveridge optimistic in face of Bulldogs pressure
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is blocking out the noise surrounding his future, and said discussions with key club figures had left him feeling supported.
- by Marnie Vinall
Updated
AFL 2024
Suns player banned for five matches over homophobic slur
Gold Coast’s Wil Powell has been given a five-match ban for using the same homophobic slur as previously suspended Port Adelaide player Jeremy Finlayson in last Sunday’s QClash.
- by Andrew Wu and Michael Gleeson
Insight & Analysis
Why AFL needs to embrace the coaching merry-go-round
In overseas sports, head coaches often transition swiftly between roles, quitting or being fired from one franchise to resurface as the head coach at another. The AFL’s landscape with more entrenched coaches underscores the need for more open minds on changing clubs.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
Why I will continue to argue for concussion victims – past and future
The column written by my colleague last week shocked me, but this issue is far bigger than a difference of opinion.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Why this is the most important three weeks of Nicho Hynes’ career
Over the next month, the Sharks have a golden chance to shake their tag as flat-track bullies – and their star man can prove he belongs at Origin level.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Rugby Union
Analysis
Super Rugby
Cheik, please? Why Waratahs gig looms as Aussie rugby’s most pressing issue
- by Iain Payten
Cricket
Soccer
Decisive call ends Bayern Munich’s hopes
Bayern Munich players were left fuming after a contentious offside call was made a split second before a goal was scored.
Davies’ brilliant goal for Bayern Munich against Real Madrid
Alphonso Davies gave Bayern Munich the lead in their UEFA Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid with a stunning effort.
Basketball
Racing
‘We want him back’: The personal note that could deliver a Cox Plate showdown
Moonee Valley has begun sending out the invites to some big-time internationals to come to Australia to take on Australian wonder mare Pride Of Jenni. If they accept, it could be a Cox Plate for the ages.
- by Danny Russell
Race-by-race preview and tips for Thursday’s Wyong meeting at Newcastle
All the information required to make your selections for the NSW feature meeting.
- by John Schell
Tennis
Exclusive
City life
Member group claims Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club spent $800,000 on wagyu beef
- by Carla Jaeger
Also in Sport
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NRL 2024
Fifita turns down Titans option, undecided between Roosters and Panthers
David Fifita spent Wednesday night with his manager Michael Hudson mulling over his future but has opted not to trigger an option in his Gold Coast deal.
- by Michael Chammas and Adrian Proszenko
Broncos’ Walsh to take ‘chill pill’, Gosiewski debuts
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has told fullback Reece Walsh not to overplay his hand too early in the away clash with Parramatta.
- by Joel Gould
