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"He has not been the same player": Johns and Kemp on Fifita axing

After starting the season 2-1 and sitting fifth on the ladder after Round 4, the Titans have slumped to 14th after losing four games in a row and by an average margin of 21.6 points.With that, coach Des Hasler has swung the selection axe with Fifita being the big out, having been in the reserves for this week’s match against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.When speaking on the Titans, Johns was somewhat sympathetic towards their cause believing that Fifita is not playing to his capabilities.“S...
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The advice that Simpson would pass onto Bevo regarding Jamarra

This story surrounding the former number one pick has been one of the most followed throughout the season as he has not returned to the field due to personal issues.“From a coaching point of view, it’s out of Bevo’s hands, has been for a long time, he can’t control (that), he’s got a job to do and he has to move on to the reality of now.“The ball is in his (Jamarra’s) court, isn’t it? As to whether he wants to come back. It feels like that’s where it’s at.Given the amount of speculation this has...
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Tedesco for Origin? Robbo makes the case

But with Edwards having an injury-affected season so far, the door has opened for Tedesco and he’s made sure to make the most of any chance.He was brilliant for the tricolours as he amassed 271 run metres, two line break assists, two try assists and broke ten tackles in their 36-26 win against the Dolphins.Speaking post-game, Roosters coach Trent Robinson was full of praise for his captain for what he described as just another typical performance for him.“It’s just an absolute pleasure to coach,...
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Storm's fears over Suncorp surface for Magic Round

This comes as Suncorp Stadium management decided to rip up half of the existing turf and re-laid the surface a week before it played host to all 16 NRL teams this weekend.This news and the chance of rain across the weekend in Brisbane have created speculation as to whether the playing surface will be safe enough.Ponissi would confirm these suspicions noting that the Storm has had discussions on this issue internally given they will be the last side to play on the surface.“It’s something we have...
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"They cannot win": Why Freo are no longer contenders

Their score of 33 points is the second lowest that the Dockers have kicked at the ground.This was enough for the Hawthorn legend to believe they do not have what it takes to win the premiership.“I’ll put it on record, let’s bookmark this; Round 8 is the round that we learned that the Fremantle Dockers cannot win the premiership,” Brereton said definitively on SEN’s Crunch Time.“If you can’t win on the road against middle-ish teams who bring the heat. You are not going to beat good teams at the e...
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Why mid-season rule change would be "diabolical" for AFL

Gerard Whateley thinks that any notion to change the scale of suspension on tackles resulting in concussion mid-season would be diabolical.This comes after Paul Curtis was suspended for three matches for what was deemed a dangerous tackle on Port Adelaide’s Josh Sinn.North Melbourne would try to overturn the decision in the Tribunal but they were unsuccessful.This was due to the Tribunal’s belief that Curtis did not minimise the risk of concussion enough in this incident.On SEN’s Crunch Time, Ge...
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Voss: What men's NRL can learn from women's

Andrew Voss believes that the men’s NRL has a thing to learn from their female counterparts regarding the speed of the game.But during the match, the ability for both sides to play the ball correctly after being tackled caught the eye of Voss, who now wants to see a crackdown in the NRL on the rule.“They’re getting their foot to the ball. How hard is it? Well, it’s not hard for them.“So, once you’ve seen it, you find that you’re watching every single play of the ball, ohh she got her foot to the...
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Bosnich: Ange’s Spurs should have put semi-final result "to bed"

But he concedes that they should have won the tie in the first leg as unfamiliar conditions may wreak havoc on the result."There is that slight fear, that in the back of the head because it's only a two-goal lead. They are playing in a place where teams like three seasons ago, Jose Mourinho was managing Roma, Bodø/Glimt beat them 6-1 there."But they have never beaten an English club before in a game and this is their first ever semi-final at this stage."In fact, to give a further glimpse of the...
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Voss: The coaching alternative the Bears must consider

While the Western Bears are yet to be officially confirmed, speculation has come thick and fast that former Parramatta Eels coach Brad Arthur will be the inaugural coach.Arthur who is currently coaching the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League has said he wants to return to the NRL despite enjoying his current job.But Voss believes that Peters is the better candidate for the job citing the fact that the Hull KR coach has the team on top of the ladder this season.“Willie Peters on the back of a reall...
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“Hard evidence”: Parker on alleged Origin eye gouge

Corey Parker has defended Romy Teitzel after accusations have been made against the Brisbane Broncos player about an alleged eye gouge during Game I of the Women’s State of Origin series.The eye gouge is believed to have taken place just before half-time in Queensland’s 12-32 loss against New South Wales at Suncorp Stadium to kick start Magic Round.The report was made by New South Wales captain Isabelle Kelly who made it known to the referees that her teammate Keeley Davis had been allegedly eye...
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"I’ve always been curious": Quaynor hints at positional change for life after veteran duo

Quaynor had a solid game against the Bombers in defence collecting 10 disposals and 16 pressure acts in Collingwood’s 41-point win against Essendon which sees them sit on top of the ladder.But speaking on SEN’s Crunch Time, Quaynor gave some hints as to where his positional future could be after veterans like Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom retire.“Funny you say that for the first time, I did a bit of centre bounce work post-training with a few of the young mids throughout the week,” Quay...
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How Collingwood's veteran duo are able to maintain their evergreen nature

Veterans like Steele Sidebottom and Scott Pendlebury this season have seemed to age as well as a full-bodied red wine as they enter the renaissance of their careers.Yesterday was no exception with Sidebottom collecting 35 disposals and 15 clearances to win his second Anzac Day medal and became the third Magpie to do so.Healy would also reinforce his view that players are able to play for far longer than they used to.  “I think he finished up with 17 or 18 clearances (it was 15), clearly he was b...
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Knights scoring woes continue with fifth straight loss

The Warriors won 26 to 12 at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch on Anzac Day as they are now ensconced in the top eight.New Zealand would be in control from start to finish despite Marata Niukore being sin-binned and on report in the first minute of the game for a dangerous tackle.But he was soon followed by Newcastle’s Leo Thompson in the fourth minute bringing the match to a 12 v 12 for the first 10 minutes of the game.They would score the next two tries thanks to Jackson Ford with Luke M...
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Inaccurate Crows left to lick their wounds in Anzac clash

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks said that the Crows will be left to lick their wounds after losing by 18 points to Fremantle.At Optus Stadium, the Dockers were red-hot as they started the first quarter kicking six goals to pull out to a 25-point lead at quarter time.While the Crows did work themselves back in the second, the game was won in the third quarter when Adelaide only scored four points to Fremantle’s 26 with the margin becoming insurmountable.Adelaide was also not helped by their inaccura...
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Mitchell in hot water while Storm maintain 20-game win streak over Rabbitohs

In a mostly even game between the two sides, Melbourne’s run game would prove the difference as they were able to break down the Rabbitohs defence.This was shown by the Storm achieving seven line breaks to South Sydney’s three and amassing 49 tackle breaks to the Rabbitohs 27.In the 49th minute, Mitchell was sent to the sin bin and placed on report after collecting Sualauvi Faalogo in the head with his shoulder after he passed the ball to Tyran Wishart.While Faalogo was falling down before the c...
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"This might be who they are": Brereton on Bombers after ANZAC loss

The Bombers lost by 41 points against the Magpies at the MCG in a game which they were in until the fourth quarter.After that, Essendon made the game competitive in the second quarter kicking four goals in a row in the space of four minutes to bring Collingwood’s lead to three points.On SEN’s commentary, Dermott Brereton believed that being down as much as they had actually helped them in their second-quarter resurgence to only be behind by eight points.“They were behind as you called by four go...
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Magpies shine bright on special occasion

The Magpies would win 107 to 66 against the Bombers in the 30th clash between the two sides in front of 92,044 fans at the MCG on what is a momentous day on the Australian calendar.Coming into the game, much was made of superstar midfielder Nick Daicos being made captain in the wake of Darcy Moore's injury which saw him ruled out for this match.On SEN's commentary, Gerard Healy was not surprised that Daicos found a path to goal despite Essendon’s Zach Merrett having the match-up on him to start...
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WATCH: Hill kicks incredible goal to give Magpies the lead

Collingwood forward Bobby Hill has kicked a dazzling goal on the boundary to give the Magpies the lead again in the ANZAC day clash.The Magpies have led all game until a resurgent Essendon put themselves back into the game and took the lead early in the third quarter.With Hill’s goal, the Magpies are back in front halfway through the third quarter.On SEN’s commentary, Andy Maher could barely believe what he saw Hill do.“That is as good a goal as you’ll see today.”

Collingwood forward Bobby Hill...
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Who could be the Bears’ marquee man?

This comes after the ARLC has reached an agreement in principle with the West Australian government for the 18th NRL team licence to be in Perth by the 2027 season.While the deal has not been officially confirmed, the news has already seen speculation about who will be the marquee signing for the Western Bears bid.While fellow Daily Telegraph writer and SEN 1170’s Breakfast host Michael Carayannis believes that the current Dally M medallist Jahrome Hughes could sign with the Bears given his rela...
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Why the Broncos need to protect their "conductor" to keep premiership light alive

Both, however, have concerns over his longevity after sustaining a suspected shoulder injury during the match which may leave him on the sidelines.Reynolds had a stellar performance against the Bulldogs on ANZAC Day Eve with 511 kicking metres, a 40/20, three try assists and a try in the 42-18 win at Suncorp Stadium.“I’m not sure if it’s exactly in that same shoulder that he’s had that nerve damage before, but he has had it."However, he believes that the shoulder injury may not be the worst-case...
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How the Chiefs have conquered their way to the Super Bowl mountain top - yet again!

At this moment in time, there seem to be only three certainties; death, taxes and Kansas City making the Super Bowl.The Chiefs are no longer strangers to playing matches in February. What was once a multi-generational 50-year drought has become an almost yearly tradition. This Super Bowl marks their fourth appearance in the space of five seasons, and it’s just the third time in history a team has achieved the feat. A win in Las Vegas would cement their dynasty within the NFL world adding a third...
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A cursed 2023, or a year to be proud of? The uncanny misfortune of Queensland sporting teams

At the end of any year, it is often a time to reflect. This is no different for sports fans looking back on the most recent seasons of our favourite sports. There have been various moments this year within the domestic sports scene that have added to the tapestry of each league’s history. While these moments might not seem connected within the space of the last twelve months, there seems to be a common thread stemming from the sunshine state that connects some of these domestic competitions in w...
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The battle of the rugby World Cup 2027 Final: Sydney or Melbourne?

Australian rugby seems to be full of contentious debates at the moment – and here is another that will gather steam over the next three years, I am sure.After the pool stage exit from the World Cup last month, Rugby Australia has many questions that it needs to ask itself to get itself in order. With the home tournament on the horizon in four years, these upcoming years will prove to be a serious crossroads for the governing body as they prepare for the tournament. We will all be in nervous anti...
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Women’s World Cup week 2 power rankings: Canada peaking at the right time?

As we are halfway through the group stage phase, let us take another look at the 32 teams after their two matches.1) USA, Group E (No change)For the first time since 2015, the USA has drawn a game in the Women’s World Cup. In their 2019 final rematch, history did not repeat itself for the USA as a Lindsey Horan header would only cancel out the Netherlands’ goal from the first half. The draw also sees their 10-game win streak come to a close which they should recontinue against Portugal.2) Sweden...
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Super Bowl LVII: How Kansas City have become the Chief team in the AFC

Kansas City has once again made it to another Super Bowl. While the wait for Chiefs Kingdom was a significantly shorter three years compared to the 50-year wait last time around, it’s still as meaningful as ever for the Chiefs.Going into the season, there were doubts about their ability to reach a fifth consecutive AFC championship game in various members of the NFL community. They faced the losses of wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who was the main receiving target in the offence, as well as safety...
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Super Bowl LVII preview: How the Philadelphia Eagles have soared to new heights in 2022

Even though there has been a five-year gap between the last time the Eagles made the Super Bowl, a lot has happened in between to get this point once again. From new coaches, new players and new game plans, Philadelphia has been able to adapt to the changing landscape of the NFL and it may just lead to the ultimate success.When Jalen Hurts was picked in the 2020 Draft with the 53rd pick by the Eagles, there was a lot of peculiarity in Eagles GM Howie Roseman and coach Doug Pederson’s decision, u...
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