Leigh Matthews says he will consider this season “legitimate” as long as the finals remain as normal. The AFL great said he wasn’t necessarily concerned if clubs ended up playing each other twice during the home and away rounds and completely miss playing others at all due to state-imposed coronavirus restrictions. “If worst came to […]
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Hubs ‘certainly a probability’ for Victorian clubs now, AFL admits
Victorian clubs are looking increasingly likely to be sent to hubs as the rest of Australia begins to re-impose tight quarantine restrictions on Victorians entering their state. And it could start with Collingwood and Geelong, who may be forced to play Brisbane and Gold Coast on their way home from Western Australia. Queensland will now […]
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29/06/2020
Selection shock as Bulldogs and Swans swing six changes
The Western Bulldogs have dropped Matt Suckling. As foreshadowed on Sportsday, the Dogs have made the call to drop the two-time premiership player for their clash with Sydney. Josh Dunkley (ankle) and Lin Jong (Achilles soreness) have also gone out of the side. Louis Butler will make his debut for the Bulldogs, with Rhylee West […]
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24/06/2020
Leigh Matthews explains why some clubs have ignored AFL advice
Leigh Matthews says he can understand why clubs have ignored AFL advice and chosen not to split their best players across training groups. Essendon was staring at the prospect of being without most of its first-choice backline this week after Conor McKenna tested positive to COVID-19. He’s since returned a negative result. Many questioned why […]
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23/06/2020
Melbourne Storm may be forced to leave Victoria ‘indefinitely’
The Melbourne Storm may be forced to relocate from Victoria indefinitely due to the recent spike in coronavirus cases. And it could have significant ramifications for the AFL. The Storm have already agreed to move this week’s NRL clash against the New Zealand Warriors to Sydney from AAMI Park. But the NRL powerhouse has told […]
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22/06/2020
Mark Schwarzer thinks Australia will reach the World Cup. The Socceroos need to beat Honduras on Wednesday night to reach the 2018 competition in Russia, while a scoreless draw will see the tie go to extra time. And legendary keeper Schwarzer told Sportsday the Socceroos’ dominance in the away leg is significant. “I think they’ll […]
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15/11/2017
AFL bounce: Dwayne Russell says a decision has been made
Dwayne Russell says he believes the bounce will be scrapped. The AFL commission will consider the future of the umpire’s bounce at a meeting later this month. Opinion is divided over whether to retain the bounce, with some believing it’s an iconic ritual and others of the view it should be axed. The SportsDay host […]
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14/11/2017
Million-dollar man Dominic tells Sportsday about his lucky day
There are many winners on Cup Day. But one man may have the claim to being the biggest. Mill Park resident Dominic won a cool million dollars in a TAB promotion after correctly picking the Melbourne Cup winner, Rekindling. Dominic told Sportsday he had been tossing up between Rekindling and the horse that eventually ran […]
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07/11/2017
Andrew Bensley’s tips for Melbourne Cup
Andrew Bensley is tipping Max Dynamite to win the Melbourne Cup. Sportsday’s racing guru has a remarkable record at tipping the winner in recent years, and has backed the Zac Purton-ridden horse tomorrow. RELATED: AB names five horses that will not win the Cup Bensley also said Red Cardinal, Almandin, and Wall of Fire should also run […]
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06/11/2017
Is cricket doing “irreparable damage” to itself?
Sheffield Shield selection policy is under fire. Victoria’s primary objective for Shield selection is to produce Test cricketers, not necessarily the best 11 players to win the game at hand. Several powerbrokers and former players have voiced concerns that the policy could do “irreparable damage” to the game. And Victoria’s general manager of cricket Shaun […]
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01/11/2017
Leigh Matthews says he will consider this season “legitimate” as long as the finals remain as normal. The AFL great said he wasn’t necessarily concerned if clubs ended up playing each other twice during the home and away rounds and completely miss playing others at all due to state-imposed coronavirus restrictions. “If worst came to […]
Sportsday
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30/06/2020
Hubs ‘certainly a probability’ for Victorian clubs now, AFL admits
Victorian clubs are looking increasingly likely to be sent to hubs as the rest of Australia begins to re-impose tight quarantine restrictions on Victorians entering their state. And it could start with Collingwood and Geelong, who may be forced to play Brisbane and Gold Coast on their way home from Western Australia. Queensland will now […]
Sportsday
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29/06/2020
Selection shock as Bulldogs and Swans swing six changes
The Western Bulldogs have dropped Matt Suckling. As foreshadowed on Sportsday, the Dogs have made the call to drop the two-time premiership player for their clash with Sydney. Josh Dunkley (ankle) and Lin Jong (Achilles soreness) have also gone out of the side. Louis Butler will make his debut for the Bulldogs, with Rhylee West […]
Sportsday
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24/06/2020
Leigh Matthews explains why some clubs have ignored AFL advice
Leigh Matthews says he can understand why clubs have ignored AFL advice and chosen not to split their best players across training groups. Essendon was staring at the prospect of being without most of its first-choice backline this week after Conor McKenna tested positive to COVID-19. He’s since returned a negative result. Many questioned why […]
Sportsday
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23/06/2020
Melbourne Storm may be forced to leave Victoria ‘indefinitely’
The Melbourne Storm may be forced to relocate from Victoria indefinitely due to the recent spike in coronavirus cases. And it could have significant ramifications for the AFL. The Storm have already agreed to move this week’s NRL clash against the New Zealand Warriors to Sydney from AAMI Park. But the NRL powerhouse has told […]
Sportsday
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22/06/2020
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Gerard Healy has urged the Western Bulldogs to resist external noise to trade two of their premiership stars. As he cast his eye over the clubs who now need minor miracles to play finals on 3AW Sportsday, Healy had a particularly strong message for the 2016 premiers. Click PLAY above to hear it “Many, it […]
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