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State of Origin
Suaalii facing four-to-five week suspension for Walsh hit
Joseph Suaalii has effectively been ruled out of State of Origin II, meaning he won’t get the chance to atone after being sent off for a high shot on Reece Walsh.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi
Facing 115 charges, Manchester City are suing the Premier League. Here’s why
- by Tom Morgan and Ben Rumsby
AFL
Dees deny Brayshaw anger before Pies clash
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says there's no bad blood between his side and Collingwood, despite the Angus Brayshaw incident last year.
Analysis
AFL 2024
‘We were busy celebrating’: Moore reflects on May’s jibe ahead of mouth-watering King’s Birthday clash
When it comes to Melbourne and Collingwood’s recent rivalry, the Demons have been all talk, and the Magpies all action.
- by Andrew Wu
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Redman out of Essendon’s blockbuster against Blues; Two-game ban stands for young gun Reid
- by Jon Pierik and Andrew Wu
Insight & Analysis
Ashley Klein made the right call in sending off Joseph Suaalii
The rules of the game are clear, but fans have every right to be confused about where the Origin boundaries exist.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Blues were brave but ballistic shoulder shot made a victory mission impossible
NSW went into the first Origin match of the year as unbackable underdogs. It didn’t take long for their odds to blow out even further.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Blues rarely win when it’s 13 on 13 ... take one away and stop the fight
This year’s Origin opener was effectively over before 10 minutes had been played. I’ve got a horrible feeling the same can be said of the series.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Rugby Union
Playoff numbers to be cut under Super Rugby restructure
- by Jonathan Drennan and Iain Payten
Cricket
Soccer
‘Do that for the nation’: Socceroos to unleash Bayern Munich-bound young gun
Nestory Irankunda will make his international debut in Thursday night’s World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh, coach Graham Arnold has confirmed.
- by Vince Rugari
Matildas documentary celebrates trailblazers
Stan's new Matildas documentary 'Trailblazers' tracks the incredible growth of women's football.
Facing 115 charges, Manchester City are suing the Premier League. Here’s why
- by Tom Morgan and Ben Rumsby
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Olympics
Swede nothings: Matildas coach coy on future after unveiling Olympic squad
- by Vince Rugari
Basketball
Racing
More ground, lower grade could be to the benefit of Fuld’s Doubt
After being beaten in a run of hidden merit last time out, the Rodney Northam-trained filly has the closing speed to win at Wyong today.
- by Nick Berney
Race-by-race preview and tips for Wyong on Thursday
Everything you need to know to find a winner on the Central Coast card.
- by Nick Berney
Tennis
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Hammer silences debate: Four things learned from Maroons’ triumph
The Maroons have clinched an early lead in the series, with one man silencing suggestions of a move and debate sure to rage over an ugly hit.
- by Nick Wright
The six one-percenters that defined Queensland’s Origin rout
From Nicho Hynes’ mis-step, Billy Slater rushing through the grandstand to Reece Robson’s try-saver, these were the little plays which make Origin what it is.
- by Adam Pengilly
Opinion
State of Origin
Ashley Klein made the right call in sending off Joseph Suaalii
- by Andrew Webster
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State of Origin
Suaalii facing four-to-five week suspension for Walsh hit
- by Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi