The national anthem went off without a hitch at the AFL Grand Final
OBVIOUSLY no one was listening to Anthony Mundine.The former NRL star-cum-boxer wanted players and fans to boycott the national anthems at this weekend’s AFL and NRL Grand Finals to protest against Australia’s “ignorant” attitude towards Aborigines.“Been saying this for years!” Mundine wrote on his Facebook page on Thursday. “The anthem was written in late 1700s where blackfullas (sic) were considered fauna (animals) Advance Australia Fair as in white not fair as in fair go ...“All players abori..>> view originalHamilton storms to pole in Malaysia
Sepang circuit. The Briton lapped the 5.5-kilometre track in a stunning one minute 32.850, less than half a second off the quickest lap set by Fernando Alonso in 2005 during the V10-engine era, on a hot but overcast evening. “Just a huge thank you to the team who continue through the whole year to improve,” Hamilton, chasing his 50th career win, told reporters. “Great work done coming into this weekend… today the car felt fantastic. I really enjoyed the lap. (But) could’ve been faster,” he adde..>> view originalWestern Bulldogs' 2016 premiership the greatest flag since television, writes Jake Niall
THERE may have been better grand finals — though not many — but there cannot have been a more uplifting and improbable premiership since colour television, or indeed, since television.It is almost certainly the most storied premiership since the team that the Dogs conquered was sent north and the competition went national.The Dogs weren’t supposed to win in Perth. They did. They weren’t supposed to beat Hawthorn. They did. Surely the Giants would beat them in Sydney. They didn’t.Despite the supe..>> view originalNRL grand final 2016: The Cronulla Sharks would have to get things terribly wrong to lose
Let's start by getting the result out of the way. The Sharks will win.As I have said many times during the course of this year, I honestly believe the Cronulla Sharks will finally win their first premiership since joining the competition in 1967. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide NRL Grand Final: What to expect Smith claims Ennis won't rattle him Dally Ms 2016: WAGs shine bright Premiership would be icing on cake Ennis: ..>> view originalLuke Beveridge post game interview1:37
Western Bulldogs defeat Sydney Swans in 2016 AFL grand final
WESTERN BULLDOGS 2.0 7.1 9.7 13.11 (89) SYDNEY 1.2 7.3 8.5 10.7 (67) Goals: Western Bulldogs: L Picken 3 T Boyd 3 T Dickson 3 C Smith J Stringer T McLean Z Cordy. Sydney: J Kennedy 3 T Mitchell 2 G Hewett G Rohan L Franklin L Parker N Smith. Best: Western Bulldogs: J Johannissen T Boyd L Picken J Macrae M Boyd J Hamling. Sydney: J Kennedy T Mitchell H Grundy D Rampe K Jack D Hannebery. Umpires: Matt Stevic, Simon Meredith, Scott Jeffery. Official Crowd: 99,981An amazing result. Amazing scenes w..>> view originalBrisbane Roar attacker Dimitri Petratos in doubt for A-League opener with ankle injury
ATTACKING weapon Dimitri Petratos is in doubt for Brisbane Roar’s A-League opener against Melbourne Victory on Friday night after injuring his ankle in a training match at Suncorp Stadium.Fans who attended Saturday’s members day at the Milton venue were treated to more than just a training session, with the Roar playing an hour-long intra-club trial complete with match officials.While some players swapped teams during the 60 minutes – including left wing rivals Tommy Oar and Thomas Broich - the ..>> view originalAFL grand final 2016: Western Bulldogs veteran Matthew Boyd to delay a decision on his future
As he celebrated with his family on Saturday night, Matthew Boyd knew one thing - the Bulldogs' breakthrough flag will change his life.Boyd, 34, was almost moved to tears in the dressingroom while describing what the unexpected flag against the Swans meant to him and the club. Matthew Boyd kisses the premiership cup. Photo: AFL Media/Getty Images He is unsure whether to play on next year - but looks forward to the changes in his life that await."I know it is going to change my life but I..>> view originalBhuvneshwar five-for floors NZ in gloom
shortsillypoint on October 1, 2016, 11:39 GMT If you are checking the light meter at each over then it must be too gloomy for fast bowlers and probably any bowlers? What was the match referee doing? What else can go wrong in this series for NZ? NZ batsmen are so afraid of being hit on the pads with trigger finger umpires they seem to be batting on leg stump! Avijit Maity on October 1, 2016, 11:38 GMT Wow! Bhubi at his best. Awesome swing bowli..>> view original
Thursday, October 6, 2016
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