AFL season 2016: Why this year is a big deal
Out of action: Suspended Essendon player Dyson Heppell. The 2016 AFL season looms as the year of the deal. The year the league attempts to negotiate a new wages agreement with its increasingly militant players and a six-year financial settlement to fit the divergent demands of 18 clubs.Over the coming months, as the ladder takes shape, the sport behind the glass sees Gillon McLachlan and his team take on the impossible task of satisfying the players, the clubs..>> view originalSydney Roosters demand free rent at Allianz Stadium if NRL pays Sharks and Manly
Video will begin in 5 seconds. Kenny-Dowall to lace up for 200th appearance Shaun Kenny-Dowall reaches the 200-game milestone against Manly this weekend. The New Zealand international plans to stay a one-club player. PT1M7S 620 349 Sydney Roosters supremo Nick Politis is demanding his club be allowed to play at a revamped Allianz Stadium free of charge if the NRL is going to offer Manly and Cronulla financial incentives to move games to their home ground.A $1.6 billion investm..>> view originalFoley wants full-on return
Bernard Foley says he won’t be easing back into the Waratahs fold if he plays this weekend. While the playmaker stopped just short of declaring himself a certain start for the Reds match, the 26-year-old was confident he would survive a full game. Foley said he expected to wear a target alongside the number 10 on his back at Suncorp Stadium. “I suppose it will be a good test for my shoulder and I’m sure the Reds will probably send a bit of traffic that way but I’m putting my hand up to play 80 m..>> view originalBen Simmons signs with LeBron James' management on way to NBA riches
Video will begin in 5 seconds. Plays of the Week From bunker brilliance to rampaging Waratahs, these are the most exciting, silly and downright crazy plays in the sport world this week. PT2M0S 620 349 Ben Simmons has taken another major step on the path to becoming the NBA's next $US100 million man.The Melbourne 19-year-old announced in a video message on Wednesday he had signed with NBA star LeBron James' management company, Klutch Sports Group.It was not a surprise, with rep..>> view originalRichmond scraps plan to use live horses in pre-match entertainment
Daryl Braithwaite performs his hit song Horses.RICHMOND has lost Brett Deledio and Ivan Maric for tonight’s clash against Carlton, but is now reeling from a bigger late withdrawal — horses.In a live animal proposal not seen since the Brisbane Lions floated towing a caged live lion around the Gabba, Richmond was planning to have four horses gallop around the MCG before tonight’s season-opening blockbuster against the Blues. All while Daryl Braithwaite belted out his 1990 anthem.Stirring stuff.Ala..>> view originalMelbourne Storm keeping forwards at centre until depth improves
Video will begin in 5 seconds. Coach says Storm can improve on winning start Melbourne Storm currently sit atop the NRL ladder after three rounds, but Craig Bellamy says his side still has room for improvement. PT0M38S 620 349 Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has no problem continuing to use a forward in the centres - at least until more of his centres return to health.The undefeated Storm started utility forward Kenny Bromwich in the centres for last round's win over the N..>> view originalWestern Sydney Wanderers wary of Melbourne Victory pulling off A-League ambush
Video will begin in 5 seconds. Plays of the Week From bunker brilliance to rampaging Waratahs, these are the most exciting, silly and downright crazy plays in the sport world this week. PT2M0S 620 349 The lessons of last season are keeping Western Sydney on their toes as they prepare to face Melbourne Victory in a match that could strengthen their grip on the Premiers Plate.In a twist of fate from last season, the Wanderers are top of the table while the champions are struggli..>> view originalGui Finkler the latest in number of Phoenix swoops on Victory stars
Gui Finkler is headed across the ditch. Photo: Getty Images If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then perhaps Wellington Phoenix should consider changing their colours to navy blue – their away kit, at the very least, if not their yellow and black striped first strip.The Kiwi club's capture of Melbourne Victory midfielder Gui Finkler is merely the latest in a number of signings Wellington have made of former Victory players and coaching staff over ..>> view original
Thursday, March 24, 2016
AFL season 2016: Why this year is a big deal and other top stories.
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