How the Storm rebuilt their attack
HE is the face even the Storm’s most ardent fan would struggle to recognise but Cooper Cronk has credited Adam O’Brien as the man who transformed Melbourne’s lacklustre attack.Defence has been the trademark of the Craig Bellamy-coached side since he took over in 2003.But after the Storm scored their lowest number of points in a regular season in the club’s history last year, they knew they had to revamp their attacking structures.O’Brien — Bellamy’s right-hand man for the past three seasons — wa..>> view originalFrom sneers to cheers: Sydney Swans and GWS Giants cap AFL invasion
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Veteran Manly centre Steve Matai on Friday denied his phone had ever been seized by authorities in Australia or overseas.The 32-year-old spoke to reporters outside his home and the Sea Eagles issued a media release supporting the New Zealand international. Matai denied his phone had been seized as part of the ongoing police investigation into NRL match fixing. Caught up in the investigation: Steve Matai. Photo: Getty Images "These allegations are absolutely untrue," Matai said."I've nev..>> view originalRio 2016 Paralympics: Lakeisha Patterson wins gold in world record time, Powell takes silver
Rio 2016 Paralympics: Lakeisha Patterson wins gold in world record time, Powell takes silver Updated September 09, 2016 12:20:29 Australia's Lakeisha Patterson has won gold at the Rio Paralympics in the S8 400 metres freestyle in world record time. Patterson led from the 100m mark to defeat the former world record holder, Jessica Long of United States.Nicknamed 'Lucky', Patterson sliced 0.11 of a second off the previous world mark held by Long to win in 4 minutes and ..>> view originalLive AFL finals: Geelong v Hawthorn
Ok. I am heading to the rooms This was the win that never seemed assured even after the siren. Which was only fitting because it never felt assured for the entirety of the game. Seven lead changes, a swing of momentum and pressure. The game was Geelong's because when the music stopped they wre the ones in front. Play two more minutes it might have been Hawthorn, play four more it might have been Geelong. That is just the way some contest go. Hawthorn had won five games this year by less than..>> view originalPocock knows Wallabies-Boks rivalry best of all
DAVID Pocock treats every Test against South Africa with a special ferocity. After all, he daydreamed of being a Springbok before he became their nemesis as a Wallaby.So much of the Wallabies’ dignity seems to be measured by results against the All Blacks that it unfairly belittles the hard-won results over another rugby powerhouse.The past 10 years have produced 14 Wallabies victories over the Boks, more than any other decade.Nothing has suddenly become easier about Saturday night’s Test betwee..>> view originalBrisbane Broncos Gold Coast Titans
It has taken exactly one match for the NRL finals to descend into controversy around referees. The Gold Coast Titans are out, the Broncos advance but the post-game focus will surround a series of highly controversial calls at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night.History will show the Broncos winning 44-28 and even with some generous decisions in their favour, it would be difficult to argue that they weren't the better team in a 13-try Queensland derby that surely now has some serious electricity. ..>> view originalFinals message to Crows simple but effective
Watson 'happy to see the dog' but no call yet
Watson 'happy to see the dog' but no decision on 2017 Callum Twomey September 9, 2016 9:43 AM Weather eases, Doggie delight, more Footy Feed with Matt Thompson at the MCG ESSENDON captain Jobe Watson has returned to Melbourne after months in the United States but says he is yet to decide if he will rekindle his football career. The 2012 Brownlow medallist has spent much of his season-long ban for anti-doping breaches in New Y..>> view original
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