Sri Lankan great Mahela Jayawardene joins criticism of Steve Smith's 'rest'
Former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene has joined the criticism of Australia's decision to rest Steve Smith for the remaining three one-day internationals and two Twenty20 matches in Sri Lanka.Smith, the Australian skipper and key batsman in the three formats, has been sent home to enjoy time off before a short one-day series in South Africa and then a busy home campaign, capped off with a four-Test tour of India from March. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide ..>> view originalMariners expected to name Okon as coach - SBS
The former Socceroos captain will replace Tony Walmsley, who was sacked after just 18 months in the Mariners' top job. The Gosford-based club has yet to officially announce the appointment of Okon but it is believed he will start in the job as early as next week. During a storied playing career Okon won 28 Socceroos caps and had stints with clubs in Belgium, Italy and England before winning the A-League with Newcastle Jets in his final season as a professional. The 44-year-old soon moved into ..>> view originalVolvo's Scott McLaughlin fastest at Sydney Supercars
Volvo's Scott McLaughlin knows just how vital this weekend's Supercars event in Sydney is to his flagging championship aspirations.The New Zealander goes into the Sydney SuperSprint round 285 points behind championship leader Jamie Whincup and without a podium since the opening race of the Winton event in May. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide Plays of the Week Cheika responds to Rathbone criticism Thurston steers Cowboys into top four ..>> view originalSwans' finals at SCG, with one exception
Swans to play home finals at SCG, with one exception Matt Thompson August 26, 2016 3:55 PM Petrie speaks, chasing Jaeger, Bombers smiling Footy Feed with Matt Thompson Nick Davis was the hero when the Swans last hosted a final at the SCG, against Geelong in 2005 THE AFL has come to an agreement to shift any Sydney Swans' home finals next month to the SCG - with one big exception. If the Swans are to meet Greater Western Syd..>> view originalCheika disregarding culture of negativity
WALLABIES coach Michael Cheika says he would never criticise the national team in the wake of a barrage of frustration from supporters and ex-players in light of their poor form in 2016.Former Wallabies winger Clyde Rathbone wrote an article this week on Australian Rugby’s own website saying “the truth is that the All Blacks are a much better team than the Wallabies”, while former Australian fullback Glenn Ella wrote the team should only be paid on performance and not earn a cent after last Satu..>> view originalFremantle Dockers suffer on and off AFL field as home crowds sink
Fremantle Dockers suffer on and off AFL field as home crowds sink Posted August 26, 2016 17:01:39 Fremantle's on-field struggles have taken a severe toll on Dockers crowd figures, with the AFL club set to record its lowest average home attendance in more than a decade.Heading into the final match of Fremantle's season on Sunday, the club's average Subiaco Oval home attendance for 2016 is down more than 5,000 people per game, amounting to nearly 15 per cent on last yea..>> view originalThank you, Roosy
Roosy, you have done it again. The 2013 AFL season came to an end, with Melbourne claiming just two wins and stumbling to 17th on the ladder. In the seven seasons prior, six coaches tested their luck at the club, all failing miserably. To put it simply, the Demons were a mess. Enter Paul Roos, the saviour. On September 6, 2013, Roos signed a daunting deal to revive the Melbourne Football Club, and that he did. His contract of two years had an option of a third, which was inevitabl..>> view originalAFL live: Adelaide v West Coast
AFL live: Adelaide v West Coast Follow live scores and statistics as Adelaide look to consolidate a top two finish against fellow finals team West Coast Eagles. Instrumental: Taylor Walker. Photo: AFL Media/Getty Images This might be the most painful falcon of the season. Poor Matty Priddis! #AFLCrowsEagles https://t.co/S58qrb04Ht— AFL (@AFL) August 26, 2016 Q1 8 MIN, ADEL 0 WC 8 Jetta spears another low ball inside 50 and LeCras marks. He kicks a behind. Wouldn't want t..>> view originalBlack Heart Bart and Star Turn a couple of class acts
Despite the promise of a spring of much content, emphasised by Caulfield's Memsie Stakes meeting, Melbourne is the "most depressing race scene in all my time", according to Shelley Hancox, who goes back to 1968 and has introduced more newcomers to the turf than most.Mind you, Sydney is doing much better overall and a vintage Run To The Rose at Rosehill matches the Memsie with potential if not proven talent. Memsie favourite: Brad Rawiller and Black Heart Bart win the Victoria Handicap at ..>> view originalCowboys aim to reverse away form
GET the inside Footy Form mail for Round 25 of the NRL.Check out all the best stats, what’s been backed and where the money is going in order to find a winner.Melbourne V Brisbane, Friday 7:50pm, AAMI ParkBOGEY TEAMBrisbane’s overall record of 12 wins and a draw from 39 matches (31 per cent) against Melbourne is easily their worst record against any opponent.HOME SIDE SUCCESSMelbourne have won 14 of their 19 home matches against the Broncos, but were last-start 14-12 losers to Brisbane in Round ..>> view original
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